Tax Disputes
Mexico
06 October 2025
Galicia Abogados S.C. focuses its TMT practice on technology, media and entertainment clients, proficient in commercial, contractual and regulatory advice to form a full-service offering. The team’s expertise is frequently sought for drafting regulation standards and model laws regarding AI and digital law, to be presented to governments and legislative bodies. The group is led by three capable practitioners with expertise across the full spectrum of mandates. Carlos Chávez handles regulatory and antitrust proceedings within the telecoms field, whilst M&A attorney Ricardo García is frequently involved in structures and agreements related to AI and new software. Counsel Xavier Careaga also takes the lead as a specialist in technology law, aiding clients with the development and implementation of digital products.
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Testimonials
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‘Good availability and expertise on TMT issues.’
‘Xavier Careaga is our point of contact. Deep knowledge of the main tech issues. Previous in-house experience that translates into a high-quality work product for the client. ’
- 'What makes this practice unique is that it combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience in the technology industry, which is not common in the legal market.'
- 'The plus that distinguishes Galicia is its ability to combine technical depth with real business understanding, especially in highly regulated industries such as technology. In particular, Xavier Careaga stands out for his strategic vision, critical thinking and attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Electrolit – Grupo Pisa
- Committee for the Ethical Regulation of the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Audiovisual Industry
- Cinemex
- Cinepolis
- Mexican Academy for Cybersecurity and Digital Law
- MTX Group
Work highlights
Drafted an Amicus Curiae alongside the Mexican Academy for Cybersecurity and Digital Law for the Supreme Court to advocate for a balanced ruling that protects human rights, upholds intermediary liability protections, and ensures legal certainty in a digital platform case.
Advised the Committee for the Ethical Regulation of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Audiovisual Industry on drafting an industry-wide ethical and legal standard, engaging with key stakeholders to propose regulation to the Federal Congress.
Advised MTX Group on localising their commercial, employment and related agreements, and on structuring their tax strategy, to ensure compliance with local statute.
Practice head
Carlos Chávez; Ricardo García; Xavier Careaga
Other key lawyers
Arturo Perdomo; Diego Leal; Elisa Femat