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Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.
Client SatisfactionAdmired for being ‘innovative, modern and practical’, Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. is ‘a widely respected firm in Mexico for telecoms issues’, and acts for a prestigious client list across the full range of matters in the sector’s related industries. It is often at the forefront of innovations in TMT activity, a recent example seeing the firm counsel SpaceX on precedent-setting satellite licensing matters. The satellite and space sector is a particular niche specialism, but the team is experienced across the full tech sector, particular as regards advising new entrants to the Mexican market. It is also well versed in market entry and the full range of regulatory matters for traditional telecoms clients. Name partner Carlos Bello ‘is a legend in telecoms’ according to one client and is one of four partners overseeing the broad TMT offering. Carlos Diaz is the lead counsel to a number of key tech-sector clients and is forging a name as one of the top lawyers in Mexico in the segment. Jonathan Rangel is the name to note for e-copyright matters, and Hector Guzman who heads-up the firm’s Madrid office), assists with data protection. Senior associate Janeth Giordano comes highly recommended by clients for her assistance with regulatory matters, and Víctor González is a further senior associate to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Knowledge of local regulation in telecommunications and interrelation with officials and specific areas of regulators (IFT) and knowledge of the business of virtual mobile operators in Mexico and Latin America.’
‘Experience, assertiveness and opportunity. We recommend Carlos Bello, Federico de Palacio, Alfredo Martínez and Ángel Luis Rocha García.’
‘BGBG is an unusual firm: it is innovative, modern, practical, specialized with a lawyer-client relationship worthy of our time. BGBG leaves behind the taboos of classic offices, becoming a model to follow.'
‘Carlos Díaz Sobrino is a partner who generates trust due to his breadth of knowledge in different subjects. His way of dealing with the issues entrusted to him and the practicality of the solutions he provides us are incredible.’
‘Carlos Bello has a flexible and problem-oriented approach, providing customized solutions that ensure practical and effective results for the client.’
‘We have worked with BGBG for several years and they are fundamental to our regulatory compliance in Mexico. BGBG is a widely respected firm in Mexico for telecoms issues, and their team is the best in the market and totally committed to the client.’
‘Carlos Bello is a legend in telecoms.'
Janeth Giordano is an exceptional associate, she is present and is our representative in Mexico for all regulatory issues. This year we had a very important public procurement process in Mexico in which Janeth was very involved, achieving success for our company.’
Key clients
- Echostar/Hughes
- SpaceX/Starlink
- Mercado Libre
- Expedia
- Federacion Mexicana de Futbol
- Grupo Mexico
- Uber
- Ennea
- Disney
- Microsoft
- Bosch
- Honor
- Femsa
- Virgin Mobile
- VW Mexico / VW Financial Services
- Seguritech
- Orange Business Services
- Oxxo
- Oxio
- Femsa Servicios
- International Telecommunications Union
- DeepL
- Farmacias IZA
- Farmacias Similares
- Motorola
- Hisense
- Bosch
- Sinch
- Aeromexico
- Bayer
- Soracom
- Proeza/Astrum
- Biocatch
- Plintron
- Ole Distribution
- Astronics
- Thumbsat
- Samsung
- Optibus
Work highlights
- Advised SpaceX on the first ever licensing for the latest E-Band generation of satellites and gateways in Mexico.
- Advised Echostar/Hughes on the analysis and obtaining of licenses in several Caribbean countries for the establishment of the US Geological Survey Caribbean Seismic Network.
- Advising VW Group in Mexico (VW-Audi-Seat-Porsche) on the implementation of its connectivity services offered through in-car connection and its apps.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carlos J Díaz
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Bello, Carlos Díaz, Héctor Guzmán, Jonathan Rangel