Latin America - Mexico

White & Case S.C.

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The ‘very professional and responsible’ TMT team at White & Case S.C. is a regular advisor to major names in the Mexican telecoms industry, with recent regulatory laws regarding data privacy being a frequent source of work. Dispute resolution is a further strength in relation to these sectors, and it also assists with some of the telecoms industry's higher-end M&A. Ismael Reyes Retana is well-versed in telecoms regulatory matters, as well as being a noted administrative litigator. He leads the practice and is supported by Fernando García Gómez, who focuses on dispute resolution, and associate Yuriria Galicia, who has experience representing clients before the Supreme Court. Since publication, Reyes Retana has left the firm - effective as of January 2024

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very professional and responsible. Regarding technology, they apply adequate measures to protect current risks in terms of communications and information sharing (for example, information in the cloud).’

  • ‘In-depth knowledge of the issues, definition of efficient strategies. Fernando Elias Garcia.’

  • ‘Great relationship with the client and care from the partners, they offer many alternatives, it shows that they know what they are talking about, the billing could improve a little if they send it month by month, but they are very accessible to fee agreements.’

  • ‘Enrique Espejel is always very attentive to all matters and denotes knowledge and expertise in the matter.’

Key clients

  • Pegaso
  • Operbes
  • Grupo Televisa
  • Weex (Comreloaded)
  • Virgin Mobile

Work highlights

  • Representing Pegaso, a Mexico-based subsidiary of Telefónica, Virgin Mobile and Weex, in proceedings against an amendment to the federal telecommunication and broadcasting act regarding the use of personal data.
  • Advising Operbes on a constitutional appeal against the award granted by Mexico’s Social Security Institute to another telecommunications carrier.
  • Advising Grupo Televisa on an ongoing basis, including TMT law and regulatory issues.

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