Latin America - Mexico
3

TMT

logo

Santamarina y Steta

More informationMore information

Well-known for its adept assistance to foreign investors entering into Mexico’s telecoms, IT and broadcasting markets, Santamarina y Steta is also counsel of choice for a number of government entities, and both local and international companies. The TMT, e-commerce, data protection and privacy group is overseen by Paola Morales, who has experience advising on transactional and regulatory issues related to market entry across the range of TMT industries. Monterrey-based corporate and M&A lawyer César Cruz is a further senior figure to note, while senior partner Jorge León Orantes is also often involved in TMT transactions. Intermediate associate Juan Pablo Bueno left the firm in August 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Key clients

  • Verkada
  • Innophos
  • Kering Americas
  • Idemia
  • Home Depot
  • Toyo Tire
  • The Pokémon Company International

Work highlights

  • Assisted Verkada with analysing and outlining data privacy obligations related to biometric information collected by CCTV cameras.
  • Advising Innophos on meeting its compliance-regulatory obligations before the IFT.
  • Assisting Kering Americas with negotiating its e-commerce, data privacy clauses, provisions and policies with the retail store Palacio de Hierro.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paola Morales