Holland & Knight México, S.C. has an established presence in the telecoms sector, routinely advising on the financial and regulatory aspects of telecoms projects, restructuring processes, M&A, public policy matters and litigation. The team also advises entertainment and media companies on content provision agreements and regulatory issues. Luis Rubio and Octavio Lecona jointly lead the practice. Rubio draws on considerable experience advising satellite operators and telecoms companies, while Lecona handles a broad range of technology matters, with particular expertise in data centres and network infrastructure.
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- This practice is distinguished by combining a high level of technical expertise with a deep understanding of the client's operations and needs, enabling it to offer clear, agile, and truly applicable recommendations. The partners' close involvement, their ability to quickly grasp complex issues, and their personalized attention foster a relationship of trust and highly efficient communication with in-house legal teams. In my experience, it compares favorably with other firms due to its close relationship with clients, responsiveness, and practical approach, as well as its increasingly integrated collaboration with them, where legal knowledge is complemented by a genuine understanding of the business.
- The team's main differentiator is the combination of technical expertise, in-depth business knowledge, and truly personalized attention. The lawyers don't simply answer a legal question; they strive to understand the operational context and the client's specific needs in order to offer clear, practical, and timely recommendations. Compared to other firms, I would particularly highlight the direct involvement of the partners, the speed of response, the precision of the analysis, and the ability to build trust in complex matters. Their greatest strengths are sound judgment, experience, active listening skills, and a clear focus on solutions.
Key clients
- Telefonica
- NBCUniversal
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext)
Work highlights
Advised Telefónica on the negotiation of a services agreement for the deployment of a decentralised Wi-Fi offloading solution in Mexico, including key regulatory considerations.
Acted as lead counsel to NBCUniversal’s Mexican subsidiary on theatrical film exhibition and related IP and media agreements in Mexico.
Represented Bancomext in connection with a credit facility to finance the deployment of a fibre-optic network in southern Mexico, including regulatory, financing and security structuring matters.
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Practice head
Luis Rubio; Octavio Lecona