Mexico: Communications, Internet & e-Commerce
According to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the mobile subscriber market in Mexico is forecasted to reach 107 million subscribers by the end of 2015. As connectivity across the country continues to grow, the telecoms and e-commerce bars are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Our research identifies 14 experts who lead the field for their work in relation to communications, internet and e-commerce.
At Robles Miaja Abogados, founding partner Rafael Robles Miaja is an “exceptional” telecoms lawyer. In particular, he has been praised for his transactional work and “impressive” client base.
Holland & Knight-Gallástegui y Lozano SC fields Eduardo Gallástegui Armella. An “experienced” practitioner, he is singled out for the strength of his telecoms work, in particular in relation to corporate, antitrust and governmental affairs.
Senior partner at Ríos Ferrer Guillén-Llarena Treviño y Rivera SC, Ricardo Rios Ferrer is “highly regarded” for his administrative law work. He is also respected for the strength of his corporate and projects practice as well as his arbitration expertise.
Jorge Cervantes Trejo at González Calvillo SC is lauded for his regulatory and transactional work. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has advised international and domestic clients in relation to mobile and satellite-based services, cable television, ISPs and radio and television broadcasting. He also boasts an impressive client list including DIRECTV Group, Fox Interactive Media and MySpace.
At López Velarde Heftye y Soria, Gerardo Soria is a “first-rate” industry figure. A founding member and former president of the Law Institute of Telecommunications and a member of the Telecommunications Law Commission of the Mexican Bar Association Law Institute, he is praised for his “extensive knowledge” of the telecoms sector.
Carlos Valencia represents Thompson & Knight Abogados where his clients include both domestic and international companies. An “expert” in the field, he is particularly credited for his regulatory communications work.
Borda y Quintana’s Ivan Ruiz focuses on telecommunications, IT and broadcasting law. Referred to by peers as “very active in the field”, he also specialises in foreign investment with an emphasis on China-Mexico transactions.
The “excellent” Clara Luz Álvarez at Bufete Quijano is praised for the breadth of her practice which includes telecommunications, radio and television, IT, internet and e-commerce matters.
Founding partner at Acedo Santamarina SC, Andrés Acedo M is renowned for his expertise in advising foreign investors in Mexican communications sector and is a “must for inclusion”.
Carlos Bello Hernandez, at Bello Gallardo Bonequi y Garcia SC is “brilliant” for his regulatory work. His practice also extends to government contracts and public procurement matters as well as space law.
Head of the Mexican IP and telecommunications and IP practice groups at Baker & McKenzie, Sergio Legorreta González’s expertise includes advising on cross-border satellite deals, aircraft date communications and M2M wireless services. A “first-rate” lawyer, he has over 15 years of industry experience.
Ricardo Lan A is a senior partner at Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados where he is recognised for his work in e-commerce, public bids and telecommunications concessions.
Olivares & Cía SC fields the “top-tier” Gustavo Alcocer and is respected for his regulatory and licensing practice.
At Rodríguez Rueda SC, Juan Daniel Rodríguez Cardoso’s work in telecoms and IT law earns him a prominent listing.