Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is a growing influence within the TMT market with a multipractice offering, strongly focused on technology and innovation. The cross-functional technology matters that the group regularly handles include cloud infrastructure, nearshoring projects and digital transformation deals. Additionally, the team is recognised for its strength in handling cybersecurity and data privacy issues. At the helm of the practice sits Carlos Vela-Treviño, whose practice includes regulatory and contractual aspects of communications, digital media and cloud transactions. Carlos Davila Peniche acts as a close support in drafting and enforcing franchising agreements and technology asset transfers and is an expert in IP. Based in Guadalajara, Daniel Villanueva Plasencia is an up-and-coming authority in technology transactions and IP, negotiating commercial licenses for innovative software and AI, alongside advising developers on the regulatory landscape of the technology sphere. Paulina Bojalil Warth is a key associate of note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Carlos Vela-Treviño is exceptional in his attention, interests and disposition.'
Key clients
- Slalom
- Accenture
- Vivo
- Snowflake
- Satmex (Eutelsat)
- Bytedance (TikTok)
- Warner
- Cloudflare
- Roblox
Work highlights
Advised McDonald's on assessing different technology-related expansion plans, which would potentially involve the opening of tech hubs outside of the US.
Advised Nintendo on a full range of compliance and business-related issues for its LATAM operations.
Advised WHOOP, a US-based company renowned for its fitness trackers, on their international expansion and market entry into Mexico.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carlos Vela-Treviño
Other key lawyers
Carlos Davila Peniche; Daniel Villanueva Plasencia; Marina Hurtado Cruz; Alfonso Martinez-Bejarano; Paulina Bojalil Warth; Elvia Aragon