Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Baker McKenzie
This department is known as a market leading team, with an outstanding reputation in all areas of TMT. We boast top practitioners on tech transactions, copyright, media, regulatory, licensing, privacy and cybersecurity. We handle more than 250 projects related to new technologies every year. Our client list includes Big Techs, new technology disruptors and entrants and Mexican start-ups with social impact. However, it also includes incumbents on every sector (healthcare, mining, energy, financial services) embarked on transforming their industries by innovating through block chain, AI, apps, IoT, e-commerce and NFTs.
The primary areas where we help are as follows:
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded full-service firm with solid TMT expertise. The team's portfolio of services includes regulatory compliance advice, satellite and operations licensing, and counselling on data privacy. The department boasts further expertise in high-value transactions in the sector. Baker McKenzie's key clients include retailers, software corporations and social media platforms.
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Baker McKenzie was instructed by McDonald’s to advise on the nearshoring of its software development operations and technology expansion initiatives in Mexico.
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Baker McKenzie's team of lawyers have a keen eye for detail and strong knowledge. Their experience in data protection in Mexico, combined with their understanding of the industry, makes them true experts in the field.
Baker McKenzie provide practical, risk-based guidance tailored to our business. They understand the grey areas, help us keep pace with regulatory trends, and support informed decision-making.
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Experienced Mexico City-based TMT partner Carlos Vela Treviño possesses expertise in telecommunications, as well as data privacy, cybersecurity and software licensing.
Carlos Vela Treviño takes a holistic view of our business and the broader regulatory environment. He is highly effective in helping us navigate complex issues and consistently provides commercially intuitive guidance that goes beyond the legal aspects of a matter.
Carlos Vela Treviño consistently delivers a fantastic service. I value his ability to explain matters in a way that is easy to understand and his dedicated efforts to understand our industry.
Partner Daniel Villanueva elicits endorsement from market commentators who recognise his activity in regulatory technology mandates in Mexico, with further expertise in data protection.
Daniel Villanueva speaks from a place of practical experience, which helps us make informed, risk-based decisions. He is highly professional, responsive and consistently delivers on time.
Daniel Villanueva is very proactive in his approach. He is a go-to partner for us.
Data Protection
Head of TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Data Protection
TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Carlos Davila-Peniche
Paulina Bojalil
Carla Calderon
Marina Hurtado Cruz
Daniel Villanueva
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Practice area: TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Location: Argentina
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