Our Team
Partners
Carlos A. Bello Hernández
Juan F. Bonequi Herrera
Héctor E. Guzmán Rodríguez
Federico De Palacio Ruiz Cabañas
Juan Carlos Morales de Teresa
Lilia Aguilar Herrera
Rolando Guevara Martínez
Carlos Díaz Sobrino
Partner - TMTMarcela Arellano Lucatero
Elia E.Sosa Pérez
Partner -Jonathan Rangel Lora
Partner - Intellectual PropertyJavier Pérez Moreno
Miguel Gallardo Guerra
Partner - Finance and BankingJuan Manuel Sancho Rodrigo
Partner - Transactional and Projects
Carlos A. Bello Hernández
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Partner since 2001.
- Cibertele.com, Partner and General Director, 2000.
- Federal Telecommunications Comission, Deputy Director of International Regulation from 1997 to 1999.
- Visoso y Pikoff, S. C., Intern from 1995 to 1996.
Carlos Bello is one of the funding partner of BGBG Abogados and he has a broad experience in Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Space Law, Public Biddings, Government Agreements, and International Business matters. He has granted advice to several national and foreign companies in preparing public biddings within and outside Mexico; obtaining concessions and permits; and continuously complying with the obligations of operating permits in the telecommunications and broadcasting sector.
Regarding the international sector, he has represented the Federal Government several times before international bodies. In addition, he has participated in several Global Radiocommunication Conferences, Plenipotentiary Conferences of the international conferences of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and in Board meetings of the international conferences of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Similarly, he has participated in several meetings of satellite coordination and negotiation of satellite treaties with Canada and the United States, as well as with regions of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL, advising body of OAS in telecommunications matters).
On the other hand, in 2013 and 2014 he acted as Legal Vicepresident of the Mexican Internet Association (AMIPCI) and from 2011 to 2015 he acted as Alternate Director in the Cámara Nacional de la Industria Electrónica de Telecomunicaciones y Tecnologías de la Información (National Chamber for Telecommunications Electronics and IT Industries, CANIETI). Likewise, he is Vicepresident of the IT Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce, Mexico, since 2012, and Counselor of the National Association of Telecommunications since 2011. It is important to mention that the position of Counselor is performed in representation of BGBG and several clients.
Regarding academic matters, he has teached Commercial and Constitutional Law in the Bachelor Degree in Law of Universidad Iberoamericana, as well as Telecommunications Law in the Master Law Degree of International Business of the same institution. In addition, he was the Academic Coordinator of the Master Law Degree of Telecommunications and New Technologies of Anahuac University, South Campus.
Education
- Certificate in Regulation: “Certification Course in Regulatory Affairs”, Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission (COFEMER), 2012.
- Radiocommunications Seminar, International Telecommunication Union, 2001.
- Master in Telecommunications Law, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, Madrid from 1999 to 2000.
- Spectrum Management Course, International Telecommunication Union, 1998.
- Regional Workshop of GMPCS for America, Telecommunications Development Division of the International Telecommunication Union, 1997.
- Wireless Communications and Personal Communications Services Course, Centro Regional de Capacitación e Investigación sobre recursos humanos en Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Información (Regional Training and Research Center on Human resources in Science and IT), 1997.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Law School, Universidad Iberoamericana from 1992 to 1997.
Publications
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecommunication Laws and Regulations 2011.
- Global Legal Group, United Kingdom, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- International Telecommunications Law: 2007, Mexico Chapter. General Editor: Dennis Campbell. Juris Publishing, Inc., 2011 and 2012.
- Tecnologías de la Información y de las Comunicaciones: Aspectos Legales (Information and Communication Technologies: Legal Aspects). Marco Legal de las Telecomunicaciones (Telecommunications Legal Framework). Editorial Porrúa, Mexico, 2005.
- La licitación de posiciones orbitales geoestacionaria y órbitas satelitales mexicanas (Mexican geostationary orbital positions and satellite orbits bidding). The Anáhuac Journal. Volume 4, Number 2 Fall/Winter 2003.
- La licitación de posiciones orbitales geoestacionaria y órbitas satelitales mexicanas (Mexican geostationary orbital positions and satellite orbits bidding). El reto de las Telecomunicaciones en el Marco de la Reforma del Estado en México (The Telecommunications Challenge in the Reform Framework of the State of Mexico), Chamber of Deputies, LVIII Legislature, 2002.
- Global Connection. A publication of North Texas Global Telecommunications Society. October, 2001.
Awards
“Chambers and Partners”
- “Leading Lawyer, Group 1″ Award, 2014;
- “Star Individual” Award, 2013;
- “Leading Lawyer, Group 1″ Award, 2012;
- “Leading Lawyer, Group 2″ Award, 2011 (for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice).
“The Legal 500”
- “Leading Lawyer, Group 1″ Award, 2012 and 2013 (for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice).
“Expert Guides”
- “The Best of the Best” Award in Telecommunications, 2013.
“Expert Guides”
- Recognition as one of the best lawyers in Mexico for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
“Who’s Who Legal”
- Recognition as Mexican specialist in the regulatory area of communications, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
“Practical Law Company”
- Recognition as law firm “Highly Recommended” in Telecommunications and IT, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Universidad Iberoamericana
- Honorable Mention to the Dissertation Work: “Regulación jurídica aplicable a la órbita geoestacionaria” (Legal Regulation applicable to the geostationary orbit), March 1998.
Juan F. Bonequi Herrera
Juan Bonequi is a partner in BGBG and has experience in the area of specialized litigation in civil, financial, constitutional, and amparo Law. In addition, Juan Bonequi has experience in commercial Law, specially regarding commercial biddings and arbitration. Similarly, he participates in contracting, international business, real estate, and anti-money laundering matters from a legal perspective.
Juan Bonequi supports the interests of several financial institutions, including banks, insurance agencies, SOFOMES, and trust companies in their proceedings. Likewise, he has acted as a lawyer in commercial arbitration proceedings and disputes derived from the breaching of insurance, franchise, distribution, software development, and trademark use license agreements, among others.
Juan Bonequi has a broad practice in preparing and negotiating all kinds of commercial agreements and covenants, including those related to the international purchase of goods, distribution, public works, development and construction, insurances, franchises, and co-investments in several branches of the industry and commerce. In that regard, he gives advice to several real estate companies regarding the construction in their operations and investments in Mexico.
Currently, he works as independent counselor for Servicios de Integración Financiera (SIF ICAP) and Sura México.
Education
- Master in International Business Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2003 to 2006.
- Graduate Studies in International Commercial Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2002.
- First Course for ABC Arbitrators in Arbitrajes de Baja Cuantía, Arbitration and Mediation Center of the National Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City, August 2008.
- X Certificate in International Arbitration, Mexican Chapter of the National Chamber of Commerce and Escuela Libre de Derecho, July 2002.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad La Salle from 1993 to 1998.
Publications
- “Análisis y consecuencias del Informe final del caso El Salvador vs. México-Medidas vigentes y/o tendencias para el otorgamiento del registro sanitario y acceso a medicamentos” (Analysis and consequences of the final report of El Salvador vs. Mexico case – current measures and/or tendencies for granting health registration and medicine access) derived from the arbitration pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement (entered into the United States and El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala), Chapter XIX: Dispute Resolution, Article 19-07, Mexico 2007.
- “El Caso CIADI ARB(AF)/02/1. FIREMAN´S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY. C. ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” (CIADI ARB(AF)/02/1 Case. FIREMAN´S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY. C. UNITED MEXICAN STATES), essay on the application of North American Free Trade Agreement (TLCAN), Chapter XI, Mexico 2006.
- “Análisis Jurídico del Joint Venture o Alianza Estratégica, a la Luz de la Legislación de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos” (Legal Analysis of the Joint Venture or Strategic Alliance, in light of the Mexican Law), undergraduate thesis, 2001.
Activities
- Partner of the Mexican Chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce, Arbitration Committee, 2010.
- Small Claims Arbitrator (ABC) of the National Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City.
- Lecturer of Escuela Libre de Derecho in Roman Law Course [Obligations], academic years 2001 and 2002.
- Lecturer in West Hill University, Santa Fe Campus, International Treaties Course, academic year 2006.
- Participant in the Academia Mexicana de Derecho Internacional Privado (Mexican Academy of International Private Law).
Héctor E. Guzmán Rodríguez
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Partner since 2013;
- Ecix Group (Spain), Sr. Associate from 2012 to 2013;
- Écija Abogados, Sr. Associate (Spain), 2012;
- SIA Group (Spain), Sr. Legal Consultant TIC from 2008 to 2012;
- Dufry AG (Switzerland), Legal Consultant from 2006 to 2007; and
- Bello, Guzmán, Morales y Tsuru, S. C., Partner from 2002 to 2006.
Héctor Guzmán has provided international legal consultancy services in personal data protection to the law firm BGBG Abogados since 2012, where he assumed the direction of the relevant area in August 2013.
On the other hand, he acted as Chief Privacy Officer in the Spanish Ministry of Defense for a year (2012-2013) through the General Sub-Directorate of Information and Communications Technologies –Secretaría de Estado de Defensa (State Ministry of Defense).
In addition, he has provided consultancy services in personal data protection matters to several multinational companies incorporated or located in Spain and which work in several sectors such as energy, banking, insurances, big surfaces, insurance companies assistance, among others. Generalitat Valenciana and the Informatic Management of the Social Security. He also participated in 2 studies on the proposal of the Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (First and Second Edition) coordinated by ISMS Forum Spain and Data Privacy Institute.
Currently, Héctor is member of the Bar Association of Madrid (ICAM); ISMS Forum Spain; the Asociación Profesional Española de Privacidad (Spanish Professional Association of Privacy, APEP); and the Observatorio Iberoamericano de Protección de Datos (Data protection ibero-american observatory).
Likewise, Héctor Guzmán has made adaptation and auditing projects in personal data protection matters for several Spanish Public Administrations, including the Spanish National Comission of Energy, the Organismo de Gestión Tributaria (Tax Management Body) of Barcelona, and the Consejería de Bienestar Social (Ministry of Social Welfare)
Education
- PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate, Project Management, APMG-International, 2013.
- ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN), ITSM, 2010.
- Intellectual and Industrial Property Management in TIC Sector, EOI – School of Business, from 2009 to 2010.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Homologated Degree), University of Zaragoza, 2007.
- Master in European Union Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 2001 to 2002.
- Certificate in Corporate Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2000 to 2001.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 1992 to 1997.
Publications
- En México: retos para la adaptación a la Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión. (In Mexico: challenges in adapting the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held) Observatorio Iberoamericano de Protección de Datos (Data protection ibero-american observatory). April 22, 2014.
- Necesitamos Departamento de Cumplimiento de la Seguridad de TI (We need an IT Security Compliance Area).
- Estudio de impacto y comparativa con la normativa española de la propuesta de Reglamento General de Protección de Datos de la Unión Europea (Impact and Comparative Study of the Spanish regulation of the proposal of the Data Protection General Regulation of the European Union) (Co-author). ISMS Forum Spain and Data Privacy Institute. November 22, 2012.
- ¡Me añusgo con las cookies! (Cookies are overwhelming!) #DebateAbiertoCon @HectorGuzmanMx. (Co-author) “Con la venia señorías” Blog (With your permission, you honors) August 29, 2013.
- Thoughts about the future of privacy in Europe – Second Edition of the Study of the proposal of the Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (Co-author). ISMS Forum Spain and Data Privacy Institute. January 31, 2014.
- Vulneraciones de datos personales y responsabilidad de los encargados bajo la Ley mexicana (1era Parte). (Personal data violations and responsibility of the comptrollers under the Mexican Law, Part 1) Collaboration in blog “Information Security Breaches & The Law“. January 14, 2014.
- Vulneraciones de datos personales y responsabilidad de los encargados bajo la Ley mexicana (1era Parte). (Personal data violations and responsibility of the comptrollers under the Mexican Law, Part 1) Collaboration in blog “Information Security Breaches & The Law“. January 21, 2014.
- Día de la Protección de Datos (Data Protection Day) 2014. Acciones en 2013 desde México (Actions in 2013 from Mexico). Collaboration for the Asociación Profesional Española de Privacidad (Spanish Professional Association of Privacy, APEP). January 28, 2015.
- Transferencias de datos personales México – España / España – México (Personal data transfers Mexico-Spain / Spain-Mexico). Asimetría de regulación (Regulation Asymmetry). Collaboration for LawyerPress. July 14, 2014.
- Big data y publicidad comportamental, una aproximación desde la legislación mexicana. (Big data and behavioural advertising, an approach from the Mexican legislation) Observatorio Iberoamericano de Protección de Datos (Data protection ibero-american observatory). August 18, 2014.
- En México, cobranza extrajudicial y tratamiento de datos personales (Extrajudicial collections and personal data handling in Mexico). Experiencias y nueva Guía del IFAI (Experiences and new IFAI Guide). Observatorio Iberoamericano de Protección de Datos (Data protection ibero-american observatory). March 4, 2015.
- Protección de datos y habeas data: una visión desde Iberoamérica. (Data protection and habeas data: a vision from Ibero-America) Accésit Award 2014 of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (co-author).
- Retención de datos personales (Personal Data Retention). Invalidez de la Directiva (Directive invalidity) 2006/24. Sentencia del TJUE (TUJE Sentence). Reforma de telecomunicaciones 2014 (Telecommunications Reform). Reflexiones para México (Thoughts for Mexico). Virtualis 10 Magazine – Tec de Monterrey.
- ¿Puede el Derecho seguir el paso de la Tecnología? (Can the Law keep up with Technology?) Video, interview by ComputerWorld University.
- All you need to know about the forthcoming European Data Protection General Regulation and its impact on Latin American Companies. Interview by NYMITY. August 2015.
- No somos Facebook. (We are not Facebook) Thoughts on TJUE Safe Harbor Sentence. Asociación Profesional Española de Privacidad (Spanish Professional Association of Privacy, APEP). October 8, 2015.
- El Safe Harbor Agreement y la Sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea que lo invalidó. (Safe Harbor Agreement and the Sentence of the Court of Justice of the European Union that invalidated it). Interview for AbogadoDigital.tv. December 23, 2015.
- Protección de datos: Mucho pasado, un presente incompleto y la ilusión del futuro. (Data protection: A big past, an incomplete present, and the illusion of a future) Data Protection European Day 2016. APEP.
- ¿Habemus Privacy Shield? Collaboration with Law&Trends. February 5, 2016.
- Esperando a… Privacy Shield. (Waiting for… Privacy Shield) Collaboration with Law&Trends. February 17, 2016.
- Datos Personales en Latinoamérica: ¿dónde estamos? (Personal Data in Latinamerica: Where are we?) Article published in “Segurilatam” from Seguritecnia. February 2016.
Federico De Palacio Ruiz Cabañas
Federico De Palacio is partner of the law firm BGBG in charge of the Corporate Law area.
He has participated in projects focused on corporate matters such as the incorporation of civil and commercial corporations; drafting of articles of incorporation; corporate restructuring; legal auditing; corporate governance planning and structuring; capital stock transferring; corporation transformation, merge, acquisition, dissolution and liquidation; as well as commercial agreement drafting and execution.
Education
- Master in Company Law, Universidad Panamericana from 2011 to 2012
- Certificate in Corporate Law, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, 2010
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, 2001
Publications
Thesis
“LA AUDITORIA LEGAL REALIZADA A UNA EMPRESA TITULAR DE UNA CONCESIÓN PARA INSTALAR, OPERAR Y EXPLOTAR UNA RED PÚBLICA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES, CON LA QUE SE PROPORCIONA LOS SERVICIOS FIJOS Y MÓVILES POR SATÉLITE” (LEGAL AUDIT MADE TO A HOLDING COMPANY OF A CONCESSION TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND EXPLOIT A PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITH WHICH THE FIXED AND MOBILE SERVICES ARE GRANTED VIA SATELLITE).
Juan Carlos Morales de Teresa
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Partner since 2017
- Tsuru Morales Isla Abogados, S. C., Partner from 2008 to 2017
- Bello Gallardo Bonequi y García, S. C., Partner from 2001 to 2008
- Castellanos y Llaca, S. C., Associate from 1996 to 2001
- Solís y Castellanos, S. C., Intern from 1994 to 1996
Education
- Fe Pública y Valuación Seminar, Commercial Notaries Association of Mexico City, 2004
- Law School, Universidad Iberoamericana from 1992 to 1996
Publications
- Fe Pública Mercantil 2002 (Commercial Document Attestation 2002)
Lilia Aguilar Herrera
Lilia Aguilar joined BGBG in Mexico in 2008 and since 2011 she is in charge of the intellectual property area.
As a lawyer specialized in intellectual property, she has centered her practices in advising national and foreign clients in the protection and maintenance of their brands, patents, copyright, and other intellectual property assets. She has dedicated most of her career to trademark law, both in related paperwork and litigation. In addition, she has experience in making and negotiating assignment, licensing, and franchise agreements.
Education
- Specialization in Corporate and Economic Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2007.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2004.
Activities
- Member of the Asociación Mexicana para la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (Mexican Association for the Protection of Industrial Property, AMPPI)
- Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Member of the Intellectual Property Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Rolando Guevara Martínez
Professional Experience
- National Autonomous University of Mexico, Lecturer in Master from 2013 to 2014.
- Escuela de Periodismo Carlos Septién García, Lecturer in Master from 2013 to 2016.
- Universidad Iberoamericana, Lecturer in Bachelor since 2011.
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Sr. Associate since 2010.
- Independent consultor in telecommunications development from 2008 to 2010.
- Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, Analyst from 2006 to 2007.
- Grupo Farías, Abogados Tributarios, Intern and lawyer from 2005 to 2006.
Rolando Guevara has experience in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Area (TMT), which includes legal consultancy and advising in telecommunications and broadcasting matters, administrative processes, the compliance with processes and permits before the Federal Telecommunications Institute.
He is a teacher of Law and Communication in the Universidad Iberoamericana. In addition, he taught training courses and presented lectures in the former Federal Telecommunications Commission, today the Federal Telecommunications Institute. . Similarly, he has participated in international conferences of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Mexico and Switzerland, as well as in gatherings of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL).
Education
- PhD in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2013 to 2017.
- Local Telecoms Workshop, Blom Center for Developing Economies, University of California Berkeley, 2014.
- Information Influx International Conference, University of Amsterdam, 2014.
- Certification in telecommunications and economic competition, Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas (Law Research Institute) 2014.
- Certification in Regulation, Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission, 2012.
- Certification in Telecommunications Law, Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas (Law Research Institute) 2010.
- Master in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2008 to 2010.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes from 2000 to 2005.
Publications
- La reforma al marco legal de telecomunicaciones en el contexto del pacto por México (Amendments to the legal framework of telecommunications in the framework of the Pact for Mexico). Doctoral Dissertation, 2017.
- Chapter of Mexico, International Telecommunications Laws. Co-author, second edition, Juries Publishing, January 2013.
- La regulación de las telecomunicaciones y la concentración de los medios electrónicos en México (Telecommunications Regulation and electronic media concentration in Mexico). Master Dissertation, 2012.
- Panorama de la regulación de los operadores móviles virtuales en México (Overview of the regulation of virtual mobile operators in Mexico). Obra Jurídica Enciclopédica, Tomo Derecho de las Telecomunicaciones, Editorial Porrúa, 2012.
Carlos Díaz Sobrino
Partner - TMT
Carlos joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y Garcia, S. C. for the first time in 2012, where he has specialized in the Areas of Telecommunications, Media, and Technology, Personal Data Protection, Corporate Law, and M&A.
In 2016 and 2017, the publication Chambers and Partners included him in the “Associates to watch” ranking as a highly recommended lawyer in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector (TMT).
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García S. C. (Mexico City), Sr. Associate from 2012 to 2013 and since 2016.
- Santamarina y Steta, S. C. (Mexico City), Sr. Associate from 2013 to 2016.
- BDO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios (Barcelona), Jr. Lawyer, 2011.
- Legal Link S. L. (Madrid), Jr. Lawyer from 2008 to 2009.
- Notary Office 229 and 242 (Mexico City), Intern from 2005 to 2007.
- Mexican Stock Exchange (Mexico City), Intern, 2005.
- Mijares Angoitia Cortes y Fuentes A. C. (Mexico City), Intern from 2004 to 2005.
Education
- Certificate in Regulation “Certification Course in Regulatory Affairs”, Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission (COFEMER), 2012.
- Master in Law Practice, Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE) and Barcelona University, Barcelona from 2010 to 2011.
- Course “American English for Students of Law”, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, Yale University, 2009.
- Master in Business and Law of Telecommunications, Internet, and Audiovisuals, Institute of Stock Exchange Studies (IEB) and Cremades & Calvo Sotelo, Madrid from 2007 to 2008.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City from 2002 to 2007.
- cdiaz@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Marcela Arellano Lucatero
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Senior Associate since 2011.
- Duran y Asociados S. C., Lawyer, from 2010 to 2011
Education
- Master in Law with Specialization in Corporate Law, Universidad Tecnología de México from 2015 to 2018.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Higher Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2005 to 2009.
Elia E.Sosa Pérez
Partner -
Professional Experience
Litigation in civil, commercial, and familiar matters.
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., intern since March 2014.
- Sánchez & Rochín Abogados, Intern from 2012 to 2014.
Elia joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C. in March 2014, where she specializes in Litigation in civil and commercial matters. She worked in Sánchez & Rochín Abogados as intern of the litigation area where she worked with civil, commercial, and familiar matters in Courts of Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad de los Negocios (ISEC) from 2010 to 2014.
- Specialization in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law. (2017). Universidad Panamericana.
- esosa@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Jonathan Rangel Lora
Partner - Intellectual Property
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Director of the Intellectual Property Area since February 2019.
- Dumont Bergman Bider & Co. S. C., Manager of the Legal Area of Intellectual Property from 2012 to 2019.
- Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados, S. C., Associate of the Litigation Area of Intellectual Property from 2011 to 2012;
- Tsuru Morales Tsuru, Abogados S. C., Associate of the Litigation Area of Intellectual Property from 2008 to 2011;
Jonathan has been acknowledged as a “Rising Star” in the Intellectual Property sector in the Latin America 2021 edition by the prestigious publication Legal500.
Jonathan joined BGBG in February 2019 as Director of the Intellectual Property Area.
Jonathan has provided advice and managed the intellectual property right portfolios of some leading brands in Mexico and all over the world. He has broad experience working with clients belonging to several industry sectors such as foods, banks, insurance, health, pharmaceutical, sports, and fashion.
Jonathan has broad experience in exercising and protecting Intellectual Property rigths. This includes advising in Intellectual Property agreement matters, famous brands, sports rights, administrative and constitutional law. Regarding Intellectual Property litigation, Jonathan has represented clients before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI); the National Institute of Copyright (INDAUTOR); the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (TFJA); Collegiate Courts in Administrative Matters (TCMA); and even the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN). He also represents clients of the firm in alternative conflict resolution Proceedings before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Education
Jonathan graduated with honors from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He also has an specialization in Intellectual Property Law by the same university and from which he also graduated with honors. Similarly, he has a Master in International Sports Law by the Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE) in Madrid, Spain.
Awards
Jonathan has been acknowledged by his “great legal knowledge” and his “great response capacity” in 2018 by “Benchmark Litigation”, a guiding framework regarding legal firms and litigant lawyers.
Associations
- National Corporate Lawyers Association (ANADE).
- International Trademark Association (INTA).
Languages: Spanish and English.
- jlora@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Javier Pérez Moreno
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Associate since 2013.
- National Institute of Criminal Science, Private Secretary from 2012 to 2013.
- Notary Office 12 of Nuevo Vallarta, Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, Lawyer from 2011 to 2012.
- Oscos Abogados, S. C., Intern in 2007.
Javier Pérez joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y Garcia, S. C. in 2013 where he specializes in insurances and reinsurances. He worked in the Secretaría General de Extensión del Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Penales (National Institute of Criminal Science, PGR) as private secretary and coordinator of specialized projects. Likewise, he worked in Notary Office 12 of Nuevo Vallarta where he issued all kinds of instruments.
Education
- Certificate in Insurance and Finance Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho, 2015.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2007 to 2011.
Certificates
- Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing matters 2017 by the National Banking and Securities Commission.
- jperez@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Miguel Gallardo Guerra
Partner - Finance and Banking
mgallardo@bgbg.mx
Professional Experience
Miguel Gallardo is a partner of BGBG Abogados in charge of the banking and finance area in Mexico.
The projects in which Miguel Gallardo has participated are focused on banking, finance, regulatory compliance, anti-money laudering, and insurance matters. Miguel Gallardo Guerra has broad experience in corporations regarding participation, privatizations, restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as in international commercial operations, including service provision to Mexican and foreign financial institutions such as financial groups, banks, stock exchanges, broker of records, insurance companies, funds, multiple purpose financial institutions, and representation offices.
Miguel Gallardo Guerra has been assigned as member of several board of directors and regulatory comptroller of financial entities in Mexico. In addition, he is a lecturer and member of academic board of directors of the Law Area of Universidad Iberoamericana.
Education
- Master in Comparative Law, New York University School of Law (scholarships: Fulbright, FUNED, and Conacyt), 2001
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, 1997.
Certifications and Records
- Record as Claim Adjuster 205 in 2016 by the National Insurance and Surety Commission.
- Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing matters 2017 by the National Banking and Securities Commission.
Awards
Miguel Gallardo Guerra has been acknowledged as one of the leading lawyers within the Mexican market in banking and finance law by several national and international publications such as Legal 500, IFLR 1000, ACQ Finance, Best Lawyers, and Chambers & Partners:
- “Miguel Gallardo Guerra is praised by clients for his high level of customer service. Sources say: “He is especially qualified in the financial industry and his main strength is his diligence.” He is active in acquisition financings and infrastructure finance.” Chambers and Partners – 2015.
- “‘Professional, flexible and with an excellent attitude towards problems and clients’, head of finance Miguel Gallardo is ‘one of the best lawyers in the financial industry’. Appointed as an independent member of the anti-money laundering auditor of ICAP Mexico earlier this year, he is ‘very well connected and has the expertise, experience and knowledge that one needs of an external counsel.’” The Legal 500 – 2015
- “Bello Gallardo Bonequi & García is a highly specialised banking firm, focused mostly on regulatory work. The project finance group has benefited from that strength and grown into its own strong practice. A client from a boutique bank says: “I recommended them highly and I think Miguel Gallardo Guerra is great resource. They have done a great job of building a diversified firm.” The firm receives most of its mandates from financial institutions inside and outside Mexico for lending and regulatory work. As head of the banking practice, Gallardo is well regarded for his expertise in this area. One client says, “He brings an international perspective because he used to work in New York, he is flexible on time and cost and he is very personable.” IFLR1000 – 2015
- mgallardo@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Juan Manuel Sancho Rodrigo
Partner - Transactional and Projects
Professional Experience
Mr. Sancho Rodrigo has more than twenty-five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions; structured, project and acquisition finance and restructuring. His expertise and business-oriented approach allow him to provide comprehensive legal advice to domestic and foreign clients. Mr. Sancho Rodrigo has a remarkable cross-border transactional strength through its practice in Mexico and New York, where he has served as a foreign legal expert.
His career encompasses secured financing and securitization including asset backed structures based on micro-finance loans and other receivables. The transactions on which he has represented clients include complex syndicated financing facilities; privatizations; strategic alliances; private equity and venture capital investments.
He has led legal negotiations involving reorganizations; creditors’ rights; extrajudicial foreclosure; divestitures, workouts and exit strategies.
He has also sound experience in arbitration. Among other achievements in the field, he has obtained final awards and successful negotiations for major clients in conflicts involving complex contractual arrangements by state-owned companies, public-private partnerships and companies engaged in construction and energy.
Mr. Sancho Rodrigo has been a partner in González Calvillo for fourteen years, up to December 31 2021.
Publications
- Banking Regulation Guide 2019, Mexico Chapter, published by Thomson Reuters
- Corporate M&A Guide 2019, Mexico Chapter, published by Chambers & Partners
- He has contributed with content in several publications including Financier Worldwide.
- Mr. Sancho Rodrigo often participates as speaker in investment and finance topics at conferences organized by local and international organizations.
Transactions
The following brief list shows some of the transactions in which Mr. Sancho Rodrigo has represented clients:
- Represented Gentera in the series of transactions through which it acquired a majority stake of ConCrédito and its regulated micro-finance business, including bridge asset backed and convertible loan structures.
- Represented Bancomext in the $400m Pesos financing to Invekra and Laboratorios Sanfer for the acquisition of a medical product brand
- Represented Bain Capital and Atento in its 144A / Reg. S issuance of US$300 million 7.375% Senior Secured Notes and in their Pesos $1.1b senior financing facility from BBVA Bancomer and Santander for the acquisition of the Atento Group from Telefonica
- Represented Crédito Real, a consumer finance company, in its US$200 million IPO on the Mexican Stock Exchange, and distributed internationally under Rule 144A and Regulation S.
- Represented Banamex in a MXP$1,000 million revolving facility to Prudential Real Estate Investors CKD’s issuer trust and in structuring a liquidity facility to a capital calls-based CKD’s issuer trust
- Represented BBVA Bancomer and Facileasing in a MXP$10 billion long- and short-term bond program; a MXP$1 billion short term bond program and in a MXP$500 million issuance of long-term notes.
- Represented Maxcom Telecomunicaciones and Bank of America in Maxcom’s US$310 million SEC registered IPO
- Represented Bradesco in the acquisition of Mexican assets under the US$1 billion acquisition of IBI
- Represented the shareholders of Ecuador Bottling Company Corp. in the US$320 million acquisition of EBC by Embotelladoras Arca
- Represented Selina Hospitality in the US$10m financing received from DD3 Capital Partners for the leasing, construction and improvement of Selina hotels
- Represented the target and investors in the secured financing provided in 2021 by an international venture capital and private equity investment firm with approximately $5 billion of assets under management
- jsancho@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Associates
Agustín Benjamín Escamilla Alfaro
Alejandra Lobato
Alejandra Rodríguez Campiran
Alfredo Martínez Bravo
Andrea del Carmen
Pinto EstradaÁngel Luis Rocha García
Cinthya Lilián González Vera
Dante Ceh Silva
Edgar Hugo Mendoza López
Elizabeth Espinoza Núñez
Héctor Yáñez Narváez
Ivan Eleazar Cortez Melgarejo
Janeth Giordano Serna
Jorge Alberto Corona Monroy
Juan Carlos Salazar Salas
Karina
Ordoñez GonzálezLenin Núñez Hernández
Luis Enrique Martínez Vázquez
Luz Valeria Sabino González
Mariana Rodríguez López
Mauricio Armenta Godínez
Reinaldo J.
Senior Associate - Banking & Finance
Díaz OhepRodolfo Reyes Ibáñez
Romeo Chora
Senior Associate - Intellectual PropertySamuel Uziel Rivero Prado
Valery Gabriela Tapia Sánchez
Víctor A. González Sánchez
Víctor Ignacio
Villanueva Pereda
Agustín Benjamín Escamilla Alfaro
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Senior Associate since 2017
- Tsuru Morales Isla, Abogados, S. C., Associate from 2010 to 2016
- Vazquez y Asociados, S. C., Intern from 2009 to 2010
- Bufete Hernández Silva, S. C., Intern, 2008
Agustín Benjamín Escamilla Alfaro has more than 7 years of experience in the Corporate Law Area. More specifically, he has participated in the making and reviewing of agreements and covenants; corporation incorporation; investment project development; meeting minutes; corporate books; legal audits; power-of-attorney granting and revocation and foreign investment reports; paperwork before government offices; property registration; and public deed drafting.
Education
- Certificate in “Nuevos Procedimientos Jurisdiccionales” (New Jurisdictional Processes), National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2011
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2005 to 2010
Alejandra Lobato
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2017.
- Gutiérrez Pier y Ortega, S. C., Intern from 2014 to 2017
Experience in agreements such as: credit, financial lease, factoring, trusts, etc. Knowledge regarding Regulatory Compliance of Financial Entities in AML/FT matters (transaction report presentation; AML/FT Training; AML/FT manuals drafting; EBR methodologies review; auditing regarding AML/FT; automatized system review) Knowledge in applicable regulation before the National Banking and Securities Commission, Banco de México, National Commission for the Protection and Defense of the User of Financial Services, etc.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2012 to 2017
Certificates
- Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing matters 2019 by the National Banking and Securities Commission.
Alejandra Rodríguez Campiran
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Sr. Counsel since 2021.
- Grupo Palace Resorts, Legal Corporate Manager from 2000 to 2019.
- Banco Nacional de México, Area Director from 1997 to 2000.
- Law Firm Guerrero Osio, Intern Lawyer from 1996 to 1997.
Education
- Master in Corporate Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2008.
- Master in Corporate Law, Unimayab University (Anahuac), 2005.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Cristóbal Colón, 1996.
Certificates, Seminars, and Courses
- Currently (September 2020) taking the “Diplomado para la Formación Integral de Oficiales de Cumplimiento Normativo, Transparencia, y Anticorrupción.” (Certificate for the Comprehensive Education of Regulatory Compliance, Transparency, and Anti-bribery Officers) by Grupo de Investigación, Análisis y Opinión. Transparency and Anti-Corruption Commission LXIV Open Parliament Legislature of the Chamber of Deputies. Laboratorio de Políticas Públicas en Regulación Digital (Laboratory of Public Policies under Digital Regulations) together with the National Institute for Social Development (INDESOL), INACIEP, and Academia Mexicana de Derecho Tecnológico (Technology Law Mexican Institute).
- Participation in several lectures in personal and digital rights matters.
- Attendance certificate to Seminar “Efectos Económicos y Tributarios de la Pandemia” (Economic and Tax Effects of the Pandemic) granted by the National Autonomous University of Mexico in coordination with the Academia Mexicana de Derecho Fiscal, A. C. and the Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México on August 25, 27, and 28, 2020
- Participation certificate in the training program to demonstrate the materiality of the existent transactions for the TAS and its fiscal defense organized by Total Academy on October 24, 2019.
- HOPEX GDPR Training Course by MEGA INTERNACIONAL, leading company in Company, Government, Risk, and Compliance Architecture (GRC) on August 1, 2018.
- Participation certificate in the Social Security Act and INFONAVIT Law Course by the Instituto de la Enseñanza Tributaria on November 2015.
- Training certificate in certification for Anti-Money Laundering and FT before the CNBV in October 9, 2015.
- Participation certificate (Theoretical and Practical) of the Sistema de Justicia Penal de Corte Acusatorio (Accusatory, Adversarial, and Oral Criminal Justice System) by Anahuac University Cancún on April 2014.
- Participation certificate in AMSOFAC Convention on October 8 and 9, 2015.
- Participation certificate in “Taller de actualización de Tiempo Compartido” (Timesharing Update Workshop) by Profeco and ACLUVAQ on December 14, 2011.
- Seminar of Environmental Company Responsibility by the Centro de Estudios Jurídicos y Ambientales (Legal and Environmental Institution) on October 30, 2006.
- Participation certificate in Normatividad de las Franquicias en México Seminar (Franchises Regulaitons in Mexico) by Anahuac University and Universidad del Mayab on March 10, 2005.
- Participation certificate in Marco Legal del Comercio Exterior Mexicano Seminar (Mexican Foreign Trade Legal Framework) by Anahuac University and Universidad del Mayab on March 10, 2005.
- Participation certificate in “Derecho Ambiental” Seminar (Environmental Law) by Anahuac University and Mayab University on March 10, 2005.
Alfredo Martínez Bravo
Professional experience
- García Herrera Valdez & Asociados, S. C., Sr. Lawyer from 2013 to 2017
- Hir Expo Internacional, S. A. de C. V., Jr. Lawyer from 2012 to 2013
- Ministry of Government Affairs, Social Service, intern, 2011
Experience in regulatory and concession economic competition processes and permits of radio stations and television channels restricted by the Federal Telecommunications Institute and administrative litigation.
Participation in the bidding of the third national chain (2014) and broadcasting stations (2017).
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad del Valle de México from 2007 to 2011
- Course “La Reforma en Materia de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión” (Amendments in Telecommunications and Broadcasting Matters), Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Radio y Televisión (Mexican Chamber of Television and Radio Broadcasters), 2014.
Andrea del Carmen
Pinto Estrada
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern since 2020
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2016 to 2020
- High School, Instituto Cumbres Villahermosa from 2013 to 2016
- Middle School, Instituto Cumbres Villahermosa from 2010 to 2013
- Elementary School, Instituto Cumbres Villahermosa from 2004 to 2010
Ángel Luis Rocha García
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2018
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate from 2008 to 2016
- Centro Villoro Toranzo, Legal Advisor from 2010 to 2011.
- Panamericana de Patentes y Marcas, S. C., Intern from 2007 to 200
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, A. C. from 2006 to 2011
Cinthya Lilián González Vera
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Sr. Associate since 2018
- National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data, Director of Contested Matters from 2016 to 2018
- National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data, Deputy Director of Contested Matters from 2015 to 2016
- Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, Lecture by Jorge Mario Pardo Rebolledo, Operational Professional from 2012 to 2015
Education
- Master in Constitutional Procedural Law, Universidad Panamericana from 2014 to 2015
- Certificate in Constitutional Law and Amparo, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2012
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2008 to 2012
Dante Ceh Silva
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2021.
- INMOV S. A. DE C. V./ ALTO S. C, Legal Advisor from 2017 to 2021.
- KRO ASOCIADOS, Legal Assistant from 2017 to 2017.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Autonomous University of Queretaro from 2016 to 2021.
- High school, Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, Querétaro Campus.
Edgar Hugo Mendoza López
Professional experience
- Institute for the Protection of Bank Savings (IPAB)
- Deputy General Legal Director for the Deposit Insurance from 2015 to 2019.
- Legal advising and implementation for the deposit insurance, fees, and follow up of financial institutions, as well as inspection visits to such institutions in terms of the Credit Institutions Act.
- Deputy General Legal Director for Bank Resolutions from 2013 to 2015.
- Legal implementation of the transactions and actions performed by the Institution in treasury and financial programming matters. Leading the legal frame of a bank resolution; handling international matters.
- Grupo Financiero Actinver, S. A. de C. V.
- Regulatory Comptroller from 2010 to 2013.
- Regulatory Comptroller for Actinver Financial, S. A. de C. V., Sociedad Operadora de Sociedades de Inversión, responsible for regulatory reports.
- Head of the legal credit contracting area of Banco Actinver, S. A. and Actinver Casa de Bolsa, S. A. de C. V.
- Control and ensure the compliance with the regulations applicable to Grupo Financiero Actinver, S. A. de C. V. and its proper internal control<./li>
- Assistance to legal, federal tax, and administrative authorities trough the management of information, documentation, ensuring, and funds situation requirements.
- Follow up of inspection visits from financial authorities and addressing of comments.
- Grupo Financiero Prudential S. A. de C. V.
- Regulatory Comptroller and Compliance Officer from 2008 to 2010.
- Regulatory Comptroller and Compliance Officer. Transaction monitoring and report and alert issuance in anti-money laundering matters. Head of the legal and compliance area.
- Designing and drafting of the agreements of the Operating company, as well as updating operative proceedings and manuals, including of credit and anti-money laundering.
- Regularize the compliance and anti-money laundering area of the Bank. Review of agreements and operative manuals of credit and anti-money laundering —among others— of the Bank. Authorities assistance.
- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MEXICO), S. A.
- Legal and Compliance Director from 2007 to 2008.
- Responsible for the monitoring in anti-money laundering matters and the issuance of reports to CNBV. Regularize the legal and compliance area of the Bank. Review of agreements and operative manuals of credit and anti-money laundering —among others— of the Bank. Update of proceedings to accomplish a regulatory compliance. Update of proceedings to accomplish a regulatory compliance. Assistance to authorities in Inspection and Supervision Visits.
Education
- PhD in Law, (Applicant Lawyer) Universidad Panamericana, A. C.
- Specialization in:
- Administrative Law, 2003 (Honorable Mention);
- Commercial Law, 2002 (Honorable Mention);
- Banking Law, 1998;
- Economic and Corporate Law, 1997;
- Mexican Financial System Law, 1996 (Honorable Mention);
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, A. C. from 1992 to 1995. Honorable Mention.
- Master in Finance, 3 Quarters. Higher Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey. 1998
Elizabeth Espinoza Núñez
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Senior Associate since 2017
- Broxel, SAPI, de C. V., Legal Coordinator from 2016 to 2017
- Despacho Jurídico Cobos y Asociados, S. C., Attorney-at-law from 2015 to 2016
- Centro Pedagógico Integral Universitario de México, S. C., Civil and Commercial Law Teacher from 2015 to 2016
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate from 2011 to 2015
- VYP Abogados, S.C., Litigant from 2009 to 2011
Education
- Certificate in Commercial Law, UNAM, 2020
- Financial Education Course, National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (CONDUSEF), 2015
- Arbitration Basic Concepts Course, Arbitration and Mediation Center (CANACO), 2012
- Certificate in intelectual property, WIPO Worldwide Academy, 2010
- Pre specialization in Civil and Familiar Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2005 to 2007
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2003 to 2007
Héctor Yáñez Narváez
Professional Experience
Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Associate since 2012.
Héctor Yáñez has training in commercial arbitration and has experience in civil agreement reviewing; legal advice and litigation in civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. His activities include designing and planning legal strategies of action and defense; tracking trials as plaintiff or defendant; fees authority act objection through appeals, annulment, and amparo trials. He is an investigator in information and communication technology.
Education
- Master in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2014 to 2016.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2003 to 2007.
Ivan Eleazar Cortez Melgarejo
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Lawyer since December 2019.
- Legal Solutions 1 (LG+1), Jr. Lawyer since May 2019 to December 2019.
- Servicios Técnicos de Cobranza S. A. de C. V., Lawyer Supervisor in Judicial and Extrajudicial Collections from June 2014 to April 2019.
- Grupo de Administración de Bienes y Servicios S. A. GABSSA, Jr. Lawyer from May 2013 to May 2014.
- Grupo Industrial M.L., S. C., Jr. Lawyer from March 2011 to April 2013.
- Grupo Actuarial y de Servicios., Lawyer Coordinator in Judicial Collections from July 2010 to February 2011.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán (Faculty of Higher Education Acatlán) from 2006 to 2010.
- Certificate in Criminal Identification Methods, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala (Faculty of Higher Education Iztacala) from 2010 to 2011.
Janeth Giordano Serna
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2017
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern from 2016 to 2017
- Federal Telecommunications Institute, Social Service, 2016
- Osorio, Martínez y Carbajal Abogados, Intern from 2013 to 2015
Janeth Giordano Serna has experience in administrative litigation and the Sistema de Responsabilidades Administrativas de Servidores Públicos (Administrative Liability System of Public Officials) where she was in charge of several punitive proceedings, as well as the relevant administrative resources and annulment proceedings before the Federal Court of Administrative Justice and the Tribunal Contencioso Administrativo (Contentious-Administrative Tribunal of Mexico City).
Likewise, she has worked with paperwork for several permits and authorizations before the Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (Directorate General of Gambling and Lottery) of the Ministry of Government and the Federal Consumer Protection Agency.
Before joining BGBG, she made her Social Service in the Federal Telecommunications Institute, where she supervised the compliance with obligations in Broadcasting matters, as well as the drafting of the relevant penalty proposals.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2012 to 2016
- Legal English, Summer Program, Syracuse University, New York, 2015
- Academic Exchange, Universidade da Coruña, Spain, 2014
Jorge Alberto Corona Monroy
Professional experience
- Bello Gallardo Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2015.
- Zapata/Velasco/Castillo/Gómez Mont S. C., Intern from 2014 to 2015.
- Gerencia Jurídica Penal de lo Contencioso de Petróleos Mexicanos, Intern, 2013.
Jorge Corona joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y Garcia, S. C. in 2015 where he specialized in Banking and Financial Law. He worked in Zapata, Velasco, Castillo, Gómez Mont, S. C. as Intern and his functions were to make the criminal procedure paperwork, both in common and federal law. He also participated in prior investigations and processes. In addition, he formally assisted the Public Prosecutor’s Office and processed Amparo trials in criminal matters. Similarly, he worked as an Intern in the Gerencia Penal de Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) where he addressed the crimes against PEMEX or any of its subsidiary bodies.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Tecnológica de México from 2010 to 2014.
Juan Carlos Salazar Salas
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Associate of the Intellectual Property Area since February 2019.
- Dumont Bergman Bider & Co. S. C., Lawyer in the Litigation Area of Intellectual Property from November 2014 to January 2019.
- Bufete Peña Hurtado S. C., Bufete Peña Hurtado S. C., Lawyer in the Litigation Area of Labour Law from September 2010 to October 2014.
- Bufete Peña Hurtado S. C. Intern in the Litigation Area of Labour Law from August 2007 to August 2010.
Education
- National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2006 to 2010. Law School, Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Professional License: 7771412
- National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2014 to 2015. Graduate Unit of the Law School, Specialization in Intellectual Property Law.
- INFOTEC, Mexico, Master in Information and Communication Technology Law from 2017 to 2019.
Karina
Ordoñez González
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Corporate Lawyer since 2018
- Banco Multiva, Sociedad Anónima, Institución de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Multiva, Corporate Lawyer from 2017 to 2018
- Yarto y Narro, S. C., Corporate Lawyer from 2016 to 2017
- Perez Vega Abogados, Corporate Lawyer from 2012 to 2016
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Law School, National Autonomous University of Mexico from 2007 to 2012
- Certificate in corporate law, Higher Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2019 to 2020
- Legal English, Chelsea Legal English from 2020 to 2021
Lenin Núñez Hernández
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2018.
- Ministry of Environment of Mexico City, Planning Lawyer from 2014 to 2018.
- Becerril Vega y Asociados, Law Intern from 2012 to 2014.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business University from 2010 to 2014.
Luis Enrique Martínez Vázquez
Professional Experience
- BGBG | Bello Gallardo Bonequi y García, Energy and Infrastructure Director, 2021.
- RDA | Rodríguez Dávalos Abogados, Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2021.
- CCA | Cuesta Campos y Asociados, Regulated Industries Director from 2016 to 2018.
- O&A | Olavarría y Alfaro, Legal Counsel from 2014 to 2016.
- OPD | Sistema de Aguas HXQ, Head Office from 2013 to 2014.
Lawyer specialized in Regulatory Law and Agreements in several industries, focusing mainly on company representation before government authorities, project development and financing, and negotiation of several commercial transactions, both national and international, in the Energy, Infrastructure, Transporation, Telecommunications, Harbors, Railways, Mining, Chemistry, and Petrochemistry Sectors, among others.
Luis Martínez has a broad experience in negotiation and management of specialized agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, TSA, NAESB, Interconnection, Provision, Financing, etc.), obtaining and complying with government permits, advising for project development and financing, legal advice in administrative and commercial proceedings, litigation representation, and public biddings, lobbying, etc.
Similarly, Luis Martínez has lead some of the most important projects in the energy sector in Mexico, such as:
- Negotiation of the biggest Energy Purchase Agreement in Mexico (PPA + Q–Supply) (1.7 billion dollars);
- Negotiation of a Transportation Service Agreement of Non-Interruptible Natural Gas (TSA) with 2 transportation routes and a Natural Gas Provision Agreement for more than 150,000 MMBtu/Day (1.2 billion dollars);
- Regulatory and business advice for the development of power energy generation projects of several technologies (photovoltaic, wind, combined cycle, etc.) representing more than 2,000 MW aggregated capacity;
- Regularization of the regulatory compliance of an international company regarding the storage of oilfields and power energy generation in more than 2,500 areas in Mexico;
- Legal consultancy for the admission of a FPSO in Mexican waters to exploit oil wells;
- Legal consultancy for a foreign company to participate in the assignation of blocks in Round 3 and a Farmout;
Legal consultancy for Mexican and foreign companies in biddings, administrative processes, and trials before the CRE, CNH, CENACE, CENAGAS, SENER, ASEA, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), SCT, CFE, PEMEX, and several states and municipalities.
Luz Valeria Sabino González
Professional Experience
- Serpadem, S. A. de C. V. (Financial and Credit Sector) Position: Lawyer (Analyst in the Legal Area of the company) Period: from November 9, 2015 to November 3, 2017.
- Pérez Vega Abogados Position: Lawyer (Determination of corporations for Banks) Period: from March 9, 2015 to October 31, 2015.
- Padilla & Bujalil S. C. Inmobiliaria. Period: 2014 Position: Lawyer in the litigation area of the company.
- Legal Consulting and Services. Directorate of Public Defender and Legal Advice. Legal Assistant of the Public Defender assigned to Criminal tribunal 27 next to the Reclusorio Preventivo Oriente. (Professional Practices) Period: from 2012 to2013
- Legal Firm of the Law School of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Campus: Ciudad Universitaria. (Social Service). Period: 2011. Legal Assistant.
Education
- Higher Education: Law School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria. Period: from 2009 to 2012.
- Award to Social Service, “Gustavo Baz Prada” Medal 2012, granted by the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
- “Avances y Retos del Registro Único de Garantías Mobiliarias” (Advances and Challenges of the Real Property Guaranty Single Registry) Forum organized by the Ministry of Economy, World Bank Group, and the Japanese Embassy. June and October 2016.
- “Curso de Fideicomisos” (Trust Course) by Fundación de Investigación para el Desarrollo Profesional (Research Fundation for the Professional Development, FINDES) April 2016.
- “Aspectos Esenciales de las Sociedades Mercantiles” (Essential Aspects of Commercial Corporations) Course by the Instituto Superior de Estudios Fiscales A. C. (ISEF). October 2015.
- Series of Conferences: “Análisis al Código Nacional de Procedimientos Penales” (Analysis to the National Code of Criminal Procedures), Law School, National Autonomous University of Mexico (August 27, 28, and 29, 2014).
- University course: “Introducción al Sistema Penal Acusatorio” (Introduction to the Adversary Criminal System), Ciudad Universitaria, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Law School. (September – October 2013).
Mariana Rodríguez López
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2021
- AT&T, Lawyer from 2018 to 2021
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México from 2013 to 2018
Mauricio Armenta Godínez
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Sr. Counsel since 2016.
- PLT Oil One, General Counsel from 2011 to 2016.
- Fundación Monte Fénix, Legal Director from 2009 to 2011.
- Grupo iCare, Legal Director from 2007 to 2009.
- ELT Consulting and Advocacy Group, Legal Director from 2006 to 2007.
- Fundación Monte Fénix, Legal Director from 2001 to 2006.
- Loza Treviño, S. C., Sr. Lawyer from 1997 to 2001.
- Núñez Arratia y Asociados, Lawyer of Real-Estate Affairs from 1996 to 1997.
- Stadelmann y Sastré Consultores, Intern in civil and commercial litigation in 1992.
Education
- Certificate in Contract Law, Universidad Iberoamericana in 2007.
- Certificate in Corporate Law, Universidad Iberoamericana from 2005 to 2006.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Law School, Universidad Iberoamericana from 1992 to 1996.
Reinaldo J.
Díaz Ohep
Senior Associate - Banking & Finance
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Jr. Associate since 2018
- Municipio El Hatillo (Caracas, Venezuela), Mayor, 2017
- Empresa SEPROEX C. A. Exclusive Security (Caracas, Venezuela), Chairperson from 2016 to 2018
- Asociación Civil Internacional Youth for Understanding, Legal Advisor from 2014 to 2017
- Municipio El Hatillo (Caracas, Venezuela), Councilor from 2013 to 2017
- Escritorio Jurídico Romero Díaz & Asociados (Caracas, Venezuela), Lawyer from 2012 to 2017
- Consultoría Jurídica de Voluntad Popular (Caracas, Venezuela), Lawyer from 2010 to 2012
- Centro Empresarial de Conciliación y Arbitraje (CEDCA) (Caracas, Venezuela), Legal Assistant, 2009
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, 2011
- Certificate in Public Policies, Instituto Latinoamericano de Investigaciones Sociales, 2012
- rdiaz@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232 ext. 122
Rodolfo Reyes Ibáñez
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Sr. Associate since 2018
- Grupo ITISA, Corporate Lawyer from 2016 to 2018
- Basham, Ringe y Correa, S. C., Intern in Energy and Infrastructure from 2010 to 2012
Rodolfo Reyes is a lawyer with experience in Energy and Infrastructure, Corporate Law, and Commercial Agreements, he has developed his career in important law firms and companies related with the infrastructure sector in Mexico. Likewise, he has participated in bidding processes in road infrastructure, railways, aqueducts, and port terminals before several public and private government offices, both national and international.
Since 2018, he works as Senior Lawyer in the Energy and Infrastructure Area in BGBG.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Anahuac University Mexico, South Campus from 2008 to 2013
Romeo Chora
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property
Professional experience
- April 2022 – up to date, Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi and García, S.C. Associate in Intellectual Property.
- February 2010 – March 2022. Dumont Bergman Bider & Co. S.C. Manager of the Technical Patent Department.
- May 2007 – February 2010. Becerril, Coca & Becerril. Patent Engineer.
- July 2002 – August 2003. Carl Zeiss Mexico. Thin-films Specialist.
Education
- 2003 – 2005. National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico. Faculty of Chemistry. Master’s degree in chemical engineering.
- 1997 – 2002. National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico. Faculty of Chemistry. Bachelor in Chemical Engineering.
Romeo is a chemical engineer with more than 15 years dedicated to the Industrial Property field, advising both national and foreign clients in the processing of patent applications, from the filing of the application until the granting and maintenance thereof, in the different technical areas comprised by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), namely, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical. Likewise, he has experience in handling applications of Utility Models and Industrial Designs.
Romeo has collaborated in technical opinions on patentability and infringement of patent rights, prior art searches, counseling related to the filing of Patent applications both in Mexico and abroad, technical analysis (substantive examination) of applications for patent, utility models and industrial designs, as well as in the advice to make amendments to the claims to comply with Mexican legislation and practices before the filing of the application or during the substantive examination stage.
Languages: Spanish and English.
- rchora@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Samuel Uziel Rivero Prado
Samuel Rivero is a lawyer graduated from Universidad La Salle with a Master in International Commerce Law by Nottingham University in the United Kingdom. He has more than 15 years of experience in financing, banking, global market law matters and he has solid knowledge in Corporate Government, Regulatory Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Project Financing, and International Commerce Areas with a broad experience in works with interdisciplinary teams, project implementation, and management of relations with the Senior Management, authorities, and regulators. He has had several key positions in the Legal and Compliance Areas within the Financial sector with Banco Santander, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Mexico), MBIA México, and as Compliance Director in Scotiabank. He has a certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing by the National Banking and Securities Commission, and he was Vicepresident of the Anti-Money Laundering Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce in Mexico from 2016 to 2017. He is currently the responsible for the office in Querétaro and el Bajío of the law firm Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C. In addition, he has been Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Corporate Lawyers Association in Querétaro and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Energy Cluster of Querétaro.
Samuel Rivero uses the strong points of any organization to improve its growth and income. The foregoing due to his knowledge and experience in the legal field, he also has a solid education in the Financing, Risk Management, and Corporate Credit Areas. For example, he has lead in an effective manner several businesses with authorities and regulators in which he has obtained both authorization and regulatory criteria for new products and services, he also has obtained important addition income for the organizations, which has allowed them to increase productivity and reduce legal expenses. Similarly, he has been able to apply all the regulations and fully resolve all the ethical and corporate cases in which he has participated.
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., since August 2017. Sr. Associate in Banking and Finance Law. Head of the office in Querétaro. Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro.
- Scotiabank Inverlat, S. A., from November 2011 to July 2017. Bank Compliance Director and Global Markets, Mexico City.
- MBIA México, S. A. de C. V., from May 2008 to November 2011. Compliance and Administration Officer, Mexico City.
- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (México), S. A., from March 2007 to May 2008. Legal and Compliance Manager, Mexico City.
- Banco Santander, S. A., from August 2002 to August 2005. Sr. Analyst of Corporate Credits, Mexico City.
- Servicio Integral en Calidad y Productividad para las Empresas, S. C. (SICPE) from July 1997 to July 2002. Legal Counselor, Mexico City.
Education
- Master in LLM International Commercial Law, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. From September 2005 to December 2006, FUNED Scholarship.
- Certificate in Banking and Finance, Anahuac University from May to December 2003, Santander Scholarship.
- Master in Administration, Higher Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), Campus of the State of Mexico, from January 2002 to July 2002.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad La Salle from August 1996 to June 2001. Honorable Mention.
Additional Information
- Recognition by Legal 500 Latin America as leading lawyer in Compliance practice in 2021.
- Chairperson of the Board of Directors of National Corporate Lawyers Association of Querétaro from 2019 to 2020.
- CNVB Certificate — Compliance Officer (Anti-Money Laundering) July 2016.
- Vicepresident of the Anti-Money Laundering Committee in the International Chamber of Commerce of Mexico from August 2016 to August 2017.
- AMIB Certificate —Investment Strategies Consultor (Figure 3). September 2012.
- Advanced English, IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 564p;
- Intermediate French, DELF A1, A2, A3, and A4;
- Spanish: Native.
Valery Gabriela Tapia Sánchez
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Associate since 2015.
- First Collegiate Court in Administrative matters of the Sixth Practitioner Circuit, 2015
- National Institute of Immigration in Puebla, Social Service from 2013 to 2014.
- Santillán Gallardo y Asociados, Assistant, 2012.
- Notary Office 19 of Puebla, Intern, 2011.
Valery Tapia joined Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C. in 2015 where she works in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology Law Area. Before joining BGBG, she worked in the Court Clerk of the First Collegiate Court in Administrative Matters of the Sixth Circuit, where she gained experience in direct Amparo trial procedures, Amparo under review, claims, and several incidents in Administrative matters. Similarly, she worked on the National Institute of Migration in Puebla, where she followed up visa request processes and stay condition changes.
Education
- Certificate in Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Universidad Panamericana, 2016
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla from 2011 to 2015.
Víctor A. González Sánchez
Professional Experience
- Joined BGBG in December 2016
- He worked previously in Lex Informatica Abogados with matters related to the electronic commerce. 2016
- Previously, he worked for 3 years as Intern in the litigation area in Bufete Jurídico Gratuito Social A. C. of the Universidad Panamericana from 2013 to 2016
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Panamericana, 2016
- Applicant Law Teacher in the same Institution.
- Certificate in Telecommunications Law issued by the same institution. 2016
- Deputy Constitutional Theory Teacher in the same institution since 2015.
Publications
- Panorama Actual del Derecho de las Telecomunicaciones (Current Scenario of Telecommunications Law) in Consultoría magazine.
- He has participated in Radio interviews about Telecommunications matters.
Víctor Ignacio
Villanueva Pereda
Professional Experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern from 2017, and Jr. Associate from 2020.
- Un Techo Para Mi País México, A. C., Social Service, colleague in the legal area of the national office from 2018 to 2019.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) Mexico City Campus from 2015 to 2020.
Publications and lectures:
- “¿ESPORTS, DEPORTE U OCIO?” (Esports, sports or leisure?), #BlogBGBG, BGBG Abogados, 2020.
Interns
Claudia Montes Gutiérrez
Maria Fernanda
Sánchez CortésMauricio
Aguirre Serrano
Claudia Montes Gutiérrez
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern of the Litigation Area since 2019.
- A&A Abogados, Intern of the Litigation Area from 2018 to 2019
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Ninth Semester, Law School, National Autonomous University of Mexico since 2017.
- cmontes@bgbg.mx
- +52 (55) 5292 5232
Maria Fernanda
Sánchez Cortés
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern since 2020
- Notary Office 181, Intern from 2017 to 2018
Education
- Sixth Semester, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2018.
Mauricio
Aguirre Serrano
Professional experience
- Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S. C., Intern since 2020
- Sabbe Solutions, S. C., Jr. Consultant from 2017 to 2020
- Álvarez Tostado & Diez Marina, S. C., Intern in 2016
- Arqconart, S. A. de C. V., Intern, Summer of 2013 to 2015
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, La Salle University Mexico, 2017- (currently I am studying the eight-semester and I will finish my studies in June 2022).
- General Course of Intelectual Property, World Intellectual Property Organization Academy, 2019.