Mexico
3

TMT

logo

Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C.

More information
The multifaceted TMT offering provided by Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. allows it to assist with near-shoring, transactional matters, tech transformation and an array of regulatory matters, among other areas. Cybersecurity and data privacy, for example are additional areas of strength, and the practice is counsel of choice for a host of multinationals with operations in Mexico, which benefit from the firm’s international network and consistent counsel across jurisdictions. Heading the department, Carlos Vela-Treviño maintains a strong practice in IT and telecoms law, and stands out as one of the foremost data privacy and cybersecurity advisors in the country. IP expert Carlos Dávila-Peniche is also a key figure for the firm’s TMT clients, along with fellow IP-specialist Daniel Villanueva-Plasencia in Guadalajara.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Profile
bakermckenzie.com
Social

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Baker Mckenzie Mexico's TMT practice offers the best of both worlds to global clients: the trust, culture and savoir-faire of a world-class firm along with the in-depth expertise in local practices and regulatory landscape. This is definitely their main strength.’

  • ‘Shoutout to Carlos Vela-Treviño, who is always available, quick to respond and very assertive in his responses. ’

  • ‘I have worked with Carlos Peniche a great deal. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He is quite responsive as well. He is able to communicate clearly and effectively related to issues to consider, timing of processes, etc. I have also worked with Daniel Villanueva Plasencia. He shares the same qualities.’

Key clients

  • Reddit
  • Slalom
  • Accenture
  • Vivo
  • Snowflake
  • Satmex
  • Bytedance (TikTok)
  • Warner
  • Cloudflare
  • Roblox

Work highlights

  • Advised Take Two on a variety of matters, including consumer protection, privacy, age rating, age gating, child protection and copyright.
  • Advising Nintendo on a full range of compliance and business related issues for its Latam operations.
  • Assisting Docusign with its expansion into the Mexican market.

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