Compliance and data privacy

Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.

Client Satisfaction

Standing out for its ‘extensive knowledge’ and ’punctual follow-up’, the team at Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is a strong choice for compliance and data privacy work alike. Key areas of expertise include AML, anti-corruption, and general regulatory matters. The group is frequently instructed by clients in the banking, fintech, and insurance segments and is co-directed by founding partner Miguel Gallardo Guerra, Héctor Guzmán Rodríguez, and Javier Pérez Moreno. Noted for his ‘availability and speed to adapt’ to client needs, Gallardo Guerra specialises in banking, finance, fintech, and compliance matters. Guzmán Rodríguez, for his part, is highly focused on data protection and is well-versed in EU, Spanish and Mexican data protection legislation. Pérez Moreno is certified as a compliance and AML expert by Mexico’s banking and securities commission, and routinely assists corporate clients in the fintech, banking, insurance and health sectors. Senior associate Alejandra Lobato garners praise for her ’extensive, clear and constant advice’, and also holds an NBSC certification for AML matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The points that make the firm strong are the always open communication with both partners and associates, the good attitude and that they are always updated on changes in compliance issues. Among the new features is that there is always someone who can help you, if someone is absent there is always a person who will support you.'
‘Extensive knowledge on the topics, good attitude of the people with whom we have the greatest contact such as Daniela Alejandra Lobato and Miguel Ángel Gallardo Guerra; extensive, clear and constant advice and always willing to assist.'
‘Spectacular, punctual follow-up. Team available and with an open attitude 24/7. Diversity: at all times we see male and female lawyers equally involved; excellent attitude, simple, direct.'
‘The availability and speed to adapt to the needs of the company, as well as the adaptability throughout the audit process. Alejandra Lobato and Miguel Gallardo guide us patiently and with great service.'
‘The BGBG team is multidisciplinary in addition to having a lot of preparation and knowledge of global personal data regulations, which allows the service provided to be of high quality. It is a great team, consolidated and experienced.'
‘Héctor Guzman is one of the few data privacy lawyers in Mexico that has international personal data certifications, which makes him stand out.'
‘Partners who excel in their areas of expertise. Personal attention 24x7. Miguel Gallardo in compliance and Héctor Guzmán in Data Privacy. I have always had an excellent image of the quality of people and professionals who work there. It is important to note the availability and interest that they always show to address any request or question that is shared with them.'
‘The team is multidisciplinary and they are very open to listening to and solving the client's specific needs. They are willing to negotiate, and are very flexible with delivery times, among other things.'

Key clients

Alternativa Financiera Prosesa
Amicorp México
CitiBanamex
Banco Santander
Banco Mercantil del Norte
Bloom Emprendedores
Braskem México Proyectos
Capital Vertical Promotora Empresarial
Crecer Solución Inmediata
Credit Suisse
Credisocial México
Credit Suisse
Crédito Especializado Stándar
Daimler Financial Services
Deutsche Bank México
Institución de Banca Múltiple
Deutsche Securities
Element
Engenium Capital
Finae
Finalux
Fincrece
Grupo Capital Vertical
Impulso Crediticio Empresarial
Mercado Libre
Morgan Stanley México

Work highlights

Advised Ennea, Areya and Fundación Zaber on compliance, AML and anti-corruption matters.
Advised Deutsche Bank on AML and compliance matters during the process of the sale of the entity to Citi.
Assisted Starbucks with an AML audit that had the objective of restructuring its internal policies regarding the issuing of prepaid electronic and physical cards.