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TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)

About

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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:

  • Digital Transformation (including IoT, AI, Blockchain, social commerce, etc)
  • Technology procurement, sourcing and transactions 
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity 
  • Technology disputes 
  • Law enforcement to tech companies 
  • Communications solutions (VOIP, text, etc.)
  • Telecom and Satellite services 
  • Copyright in creative industries 
  • Healthcare 
  • Fintech 
  • Tax for Techs

Chambers Review

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TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) - Mexico

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised WHOOP on regulatory compliance and data privacy matters regarding its expansion and market entry into Mexico.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie has a strong telecoms team with a highly commercial approach. They are willing to give risk-adjusted advice in an area of law that is not always clear-cut.

TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Vela Treviño
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Carlos Vela Treviño
Head of TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
2
Band 2

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 has deep expertise in the TMT sector and provides us with excellent service.

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Daniel Villanueva
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Daniel Villanueva
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Daniel Villanueva elicits endorsement from market commentators who recognise his activity on regulatory technology mandates in Mexico.

Daniel Villanueva is an amazing TMT lawyer. His commercial vision is strong.

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Data Protection
Carlos Vela Treviño
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Carlos Vela Treviño
2
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TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Carlos Vela Treviño
2
Carlos Vela Treviño
Head of TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
2
Band 2
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Daniel Villanueva
U
Daniel Villanueva
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Carla Calderon

Carlos Davila-Peniche

Carlos Vela Treviño

Carlos Vela Treviño

Head of Department

Paulina Bojalil