Edgar Olvera Jiménez > Greenberg Traurig, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. Offices
PASEO DE LA REFORMA NO. 265 PH1
COLONIA CUAUHTÉMOC
MÉXICO CITY, D.F. C.P. 06500
Mexico
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Edgar Olvera Jiménez
Work Department
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Position
Shareholder
Career
Edgar Olvera Jiménez has over 25 years of experience working on matters related to the telecommunications sector, infrastructure projects, consumer protection, and administrative law. Edgar has been a leader in multidisciplinary teams and on highly complex projects at his previous positions within Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation, and the Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO).
In his previous role as Undersecretary of Communications for Mexico’s Ministry of Communication and Transportation (MCT), Edgar participated in the design and implementation of Mexico’s recent telecommunications reforms. He spearheaded the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiations in this sector, and fostered infrastructure investments by promoting infrastructure projects from the Federal Government (rights of ways, poles and federal buildings).
As Coordinator of Technical and Regulatory Projects for the MCT, Edgar also participated in landmark projects, including the acquisition of the Mexican Satellite System (MEXSAT) and the bidding of the dark fiber of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). Additionally, he was involved in the largest public-private partnership (PPP) project in Mexican history known as “Red Compartida,” a wholesale 4G shared network in Mexico.
Concentrations
Telecommunications, media, and technology
Infrastructure
Consumer protection
Regulatory and compliance
Administrative law
Litigation
Public contracting
Antitrust and competition issues
Capabilities
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Regulatory & Compliance
Federal Regulatory & Administrative Law
Latin America Practice
Litigation
Admission to Practice
Mexico
Languages
Spanish, Native
English, Fluent
Memberships
- Member, Consulting Board, Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones), 2022-Present
Education
- Law Degree, with honors, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, 2000
- M.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Lawyer Rankings
Mexico > TMT
Greenberg Traurig, S.C. fields a TMT practice whose work encompasses regulatory, consulting, complex transactions, and antitrust matters. Practice head Edgar Olvera Jiménez has spearheaded the office’s development in this area since he joined the firm in 2018 and is especially well-regarded in the telecoms sector, as well as being an experienced advisor on infrastructure projects, consumer protection, and administrative law. Senior associate Maribel Tovar is the other key practice contact and has particular strength in public law.