Experienced in building results.
PRACTICE AREAS Corporate Energy and Infrastructure Banking and Finance Real Estate & Risk Capital Litigation and Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Data Protection & Privacy Insurance and Reinsurance Telecommunications, Media and Technology Translation
MISSION Established in 2001, Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. –BGBG– has strengthen its position on the Mexican legal market, satisfying the growing need for specialized legal counseling. The versatility of its lawyers allows BGBG to offer personalized services in each of its practice areas. Professionalism, dedicated customer service, a result-oriented work environment, and quality service offerings distinguish BGBG from other important law firms in Mexico.
At BGBG, we provide personal and specialized assistance with the purpose that our clients obtain results that are wholly suited to their needs while supported by a professional team that has been extensively trained in the practice areas that we offer.
VISION
To grow even stronger on a national and international level as a market leader by virtue of our experience, excellence, professionalism, and personnel structure that evolves with these times of constant change and growth.
CORPORATE
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CORPORATE
The Corporate practice area at BGBG offers specialized services to national and foreign clients. We counsel businesses and corporations on a permanent basis, beginning at their incorporation, with the creation of legal strategies, investment programs, and the preparation and negotiation of incorporation and corporate governance documents, all the way through devising and preserving corporate books and documents. BGBG provides legal counsel to various foreign investors regarding their responsibilities towards the Mexican National Commission of Foreign Investment, including acquiring rights of use for property located in restricted areas and obtaining migratory documents in order to carry out the business they require in the country.
MAIN SERVICES
Incorporation of companies, Branch Openings, Registration of Foreign Investments, Corporate Governance, Legal Audits (Due Diligence), Corporate Planning, Contractual Planning and Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
fdepalacio@bgbg.mx
ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Energy and Infrastructure practice area at BGBG includes a team of highly specialized professionals with a wide range of experience in the natural gas, electricity, hydrocarbons, and tourism sectors. Additionally, it counsels multinational clients in these areas as either internal representatives or external consultants.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
MAIN SERVICES
Bidding, Public Works, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contracts, Contract Administration, Project administration, Integrated Projects, Project Financing, Regulatory Compliance, Fraud and Corruption Prevention, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Proposals, Due Diligence Legal/Operational Audits, Non-Conventional E&P Projects Consulting and advising, LNG, Shale Gas, Renewable Energies.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
npascacio@bgbg.mx
BANKING AND FINANCE
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BANKING AND FINANCE
The Banking and Finance practice area places BGBG as a leading business/financial firm in Mexico. Currently, BGBG provides legal services to national and international clients, including corporations, international organizations, financial groups, credit institutions, multipurpose finance corporations, insurance companies, brokerage firms, investment corporations, and other financial entities. Various national and international publications have continuously recognized BGBG as one of the best law firms in Mexico in the banking and finance practice area, including without limitation ACQ Finance, Chambers & Partners, IFLR 1000, Legal 500, and LĂderes Mexicanos, among others. Several of our lawyers currently provide services as members or secretaries on boards of directors for regulated and non-regulated financial entities in Mexico. The international publication Chambers & Partners Latin America described our finance and banking area as follows: “They are a solid team that combines personalized attention with specialized knowledge in the areas of banking and financial legislation.â€?
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
MAIN SERVICES Counsel for financial entities and corporations regarding international acquisitions and privatizations, including funding projects using national and foreign capital. Representation of corporations, Mexican and foreign banking institutions, and other financial institutions and their subsidiaries before local and federal government entities. Representation of financial institutions, lenders, borrowers and others entities, in matters of debt and capital restructuring. Preparation, revision, and negotiation of contracts related to the banking and finance industry. Regulatory compliance for financial institutions and entities in Mexico, with a regulatory focus in the financial, banking, and stock-market sectors as well as anti-money laundering.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
mgallardo@bgbg.mx
REAL ESTATE
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REAL ESTATE
The Real Estate practice area at BGBG is comprised of specialized lawyers that provide legal services with a focus on the real estate and construction sectors, with especially broad experience in the industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure project market. BGBG has a diverse and well-known real estate practice. We represent developers, builders, and private capital investors on their real estate projects. In addition, we offer a broad knowledge base of the various tax and regulatory systems that apply to this type of investment.
MAIN SERVICES Negotiation and formalization of dual investment contracts. Acquisition of land for development of real estate infrastructure. Establishment of land tenure for condominiums.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
Establishment and implementation of property or administrative trusts. Attainment of financing for commercial, industrial, and residential real estate development. Negotiation and formalization of the work contracts necessary for real estate development projects. Acquisition of property for the establishment of industrial plants, corporate plants, and commercial and residential developments. Counsel for corporate clients on leasing out their offices, warehouses, and industrial facilities, as well as on residential leasing for foreign employees who live in this country. Counsel for foreigners regarding real estate acquisition on the border zone and beaches (trust formation).
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
jbonequi@bgbg.mx
LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area at BGBG has solidified its position on the Mexican legal market, responding to and satisfying the growing need for highly specialized counsel at the local level as well as abroad. One fundamental characteristic that defines our services is our human touch. Our
Administrative Litigation via contestation of rulings issued by regulatory authorities on subjects related to: prevention of money laundering, compliance with financial regulations, and public works contracts.
lawyers’ professionalism is woven into the interests of our clients, discouraging an emphasis on long, costly litigation with few practical results.
MAIN SERVICES Civil and Commercial Litigation for financial claims and technical complexities before local and federal Mexican courts. Likewise, we design litigious/pre-emptive legal audits.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
Constitutional Law and Amparo, specializing in civil, commercial, and administrative matters. Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring for national and foreign companies, with special expertise in credit negotiating. In the same vein, we represent our clients in bankruptcy proceedings. Consumer Protection, Mediation and Arbitration as private representation, in mediation and arbitration proceedings of a business or investment nature.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
jbonequi@bgbg.mx
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Intellectual Property practice area at BGBG shares its clients’ interest in safeguarding their intellectual property assets in Mexico and abroad. Our experience has provided us with a refined knowledge of local legislation with an international perspective, which allows us to deliver unique, individualized solutions.
MAIN SERVICES Trademark status inquiries. Trademark, advertisement, and business name registration renewal. Preparation and revision of the documentation necessary to submit a trademark, advertisement, or business name application.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
Preparation or adaptation of goods and services list. Follow-up with registration process and procedures. Coexistence agreement negotiations. Licensing and transfer agreement negotiations. International inquiries on the status of the state of the art. Preparation and revision of patent, industrial design, or utility model applications. Preparation and filing of applications for administrative declarations of nullity, expiry, cancelation, or violation. Preparation, filing, or mediation for a nullity suit that may be brought before the Special Court for Intellectual Property of the Federal court for Fiscal and Administrative Justice. Registration of works, contracts, and rights of ownership.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
laguilar@bgbg.mx
DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
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DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
The Data Protection and Privacy practice area was put together by BGBG as a response to the needs of entities who were suddenly required to comply with the regulations of the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data held by Private Parties (LFPD) and the other applicable regulations in effect regarding processing of this kind of information.
MAIN SERVICES
Integrated and gradual compliance projects for the personal data regulations. Compliance level assessment for the applicable regulations. Identification of information systems that must be audited for compliance with the Recommendations on Personal Data Security. Consulting and Advising Service
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
for Data Protection (CAPD) for compliance with Article 30 or the LFPD. Training on the regulatory framework for personal data protection; personnel roles and duties in relation to processing of personal data; responding applications on the rights to access, correct, cancel, and object personal data processing (ARCO). Development of Binding Corporate Rules. Advising on the exercise of the “right to be forgotten.� Advising on procedures before the Federal Institute of National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data (INAI) related to protection of rights. Counsel on INAI procedures related to noncompliance with LFPD regulations (for verifications or sanctions).
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
hguzman@bgbg.mx
INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE
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INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE
The Insurance and Reinsurance practice area places BGBG as one of the leading insurance law firms in Mexico. Our practice includes legal and compliance counsel to insurance and reinsurance institutions and insurance and bonding agents, as well as to corporations linked to the insurance sector in legal and compliance practice areas. Additionally, several of our lawyers provide services as secondments of insurance agents in Mexico.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
MAIN SERVICES Obtaining and maintenance of concessions and authorizations in the telecommunications and broadcasting area. Telecommunications, software, content, and interconnection agreements, among others. Content and technology regulatory aspects. Economic competition matters related to telecommunications. National and international public bids. Representation of telecommunication companies and governments at international organizations and conferences. Government relations with the regulatory body and other authorities. Legal and regulatory counsel on broadband and internet services, provision of information society services, digital platforms, and e-commerce.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
mgallardo@bgbg.mx
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
The Telecommunication, Media and Technology, practice area at BGBG offers counsel that combines these subjects for both private-sector enterprises and governments. The new regulatory environment in Mexico allows for improved TMTsector business development and BGBG provides its help by offering highly specialized services.
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
MAIN SERVICES Obtaining and maintenance of concessions and authorizations in the telecommunications and broadcasting area. Telecommunications, software, content, and interconnection agreements, among others. Content and technology regulatory aspects. Economic competition matters related to telecommunications. National and international public bids. Representation of telecommunication companies and governments at international organizations and conferences. Government relations with the regulatory body and other authorities. Legal and regulatory counsel on broadband and internet services, provision of information society services, digital platforms, and e-commerce.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
cbello@bgbg.mx
TRANSLATION
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TRANSLATION
The Translation practice area at BGBG offers its certified services, specializing in the legal and financial fields, to national and international clients. Our range of services and experience includes memorandums/prospectuses, yearly reports, financial statements, legal decisions, depositions, informational questionnaires for foreign authorities, insurance policies, manuals, laws, contracts, legal opinions, forms, meeting minutes, articles of incorporation,
MEXICO: +52 (55) 5292 5232
minutes from boards of directors and committee meetings, among others, which have been utilized both for private use between parties as well as official purposes in Mexico and abroad. The translation department at BGBG is composed of several interdisciplinary translators and interpreters, and includes linguistic mediators, translators and interpreters, lawyers, terminologists, lexicographers, linguists, graphic designers, and finance experts, who play various roles in the translation process, such as revising and style-editing. In order to accelerate the translation process and improve translation quality, our department shares terminology and information on certain aspects, such as style, through our CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tools, among which are: SDL Trados, SDL Multiterm, XTM Cloud, Wordfast, and MemSource. The philosophy behind our approach to translation allows us to render highquality, specialized services to our clients at efficient and competitive rates of delivery, while respecting the document’s original format.
MADRID: +34 91 192 0017
mgallardo@bgbg.mx
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