After several decades of an irregular growth of the Mexican TMT industries, the highly concentrated market is now shifting to a competitive and attractive environment for national and foreign investors, as a result of the recent Constitutional amendments in telecommunications and broadcasting, and the gradual adjustment of the TMT legal and regulatory frameworks; proclaiming an exponential development for the sector in the coming years. With the new telecommunications and broadcasting law, the government has undertaken a ground-breaking commitment attracting investments, creating employment and increasing competitiveness, constructing a promising scenario for growth.

Soria Abogados, as a leader in legal services in the TMT sector, was deeply involved in the legislative procedure for the issuance of the constitutional amendment in telecommunications. The firm analyzed the amendment’s bill and the minutes from the House of Representatives and the Senate, and actively participated as an advisor in open forums to debate the amendment´s scope and direction. Soria Abogados is still contributing to the regulatory framework and related provisions, seeking a healthy growth of the industry.

With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Soria Abogados has advised several clients implementing communications projects, and counseled companies in the acquisition and operation of technology, hardware and software for the installation, modernization and digitalization of their networks and the provision of their services. Our lawyers have been actively involved in negotiating several joint ventures, turnkey projects, procurement and equipment supply agreements, and sale/leaseback agreements for the startup and development of communications networks, as well as the financial solutions related thereto.

Soria Abogados represents and advises domestic and international clients in all aspects of telecommunications, media and entertainment law. The firm provides the highest level of specialization in the telecommunications industry assisting clients in all matters related to traditional radio and television Guillermo González Camarena 1600 Piso 6, Oficina A-1 Centro de Ciudad Santa Fe Álvaro Obregón, 01210 Ciudad de México broadcast media, re-transmitters (DTH/DBS, CATV, IPTV), video-on-demand, over-the-top services, gaming and other content providers, carriers, resellers, MVNO and VoIP providers, satellite operators, broadband and Internet access providers, equipment manufacturers, exploitation of spectrum frequency bands, among others.

Our team benefits from experience acquired not only in private practice but also in-house at leading TMT companies. This means we provide relevant industry-focused advice, opportunely delivered to ensure that we add value from day one, irrespective of the location, the size, or the complexity of the project.

With our extensive experience in the sector, Soria Abogados has witnessed the development and sui generis growth of the telecommunications industry in Mexico. Our legal practice is updated to the new constitutional, legal and regulatory framework. Therefore, we have the clearest understanding of the rules governing the telecommunications industry, as well as their precedents, and the way in which operators have managed to comply with them.

Soria Abogados has broad expertise in all legal aspects in connection with the telecommunications sector in Mexico. Our practice includes structuring, negotiating, filing and obtaining all kinds of concessions, permits and approvals required by companies to render telecommunications services such as fixed and mobile telephony, local and long distance services, Internet access and wired or wireless data services, including avant-garde projects and applications.

We currently represent new competitors on the telecommunications industry, especially interested in participating as telecommunications resellers and as mobile virtual network operators (MVNO). We also provide legal advice related to invoicing, rates and charges, the procurement of numbering series, number portability, terms and conditions, asymmetrical measures, wholesale networks, consumer protection, lawful intercept of telecommunications, Bill & Keep systems, among other similar matters.

Our firm also assists its clients in supervising the fulfilling of their obligations in connection to their corresponding concessions and permits, preparing due diligence reports, legal opinions and representing clients before Mexican authorities in the telecommunications sector of the government. As a value added service, our team worries about updating its clients with any amendments in law that may affect their legal situation and obligations, and develops before the authorities all procedures required in order to keep their concessions, permits and approvals in force and accordant to all the applicable provisions.

The firm has successfully assisted clients to identify and pursue strategic business opportunities, including handling mergers and acquisitions. Soria Abogados has represented companies that offer long-distance, local and mobile telephony services, with respect to their interconnection agreements with other national and foreign carriers. Our group has also represented companies in international negotiations and disputes regarding interconnection, proportional exchange of traffic, and net settlement agreements with the most important long distance carriers.

The industry is moving constantly due to the technological advances in our reach. The members of the firm are up to date regarding technological developments and legal modifications that may affect the interests of our clients, guarantying to update clients about available opportunities to increase and benefit their business.

The broadcasting industry in Mexico is a crucial sector in the economy of the country. For such reason, carriers and companies involved in its development require legal assistance in order to perform strategic agreements, negotiations and corporate operations in accordance to the applicable Mexican laws.

Soria Abogados has extensive experience guiding its clients in developing any kind of projects in connection with broadcasting, radio, television and cable systems, protecting their interests not only in negotiations with other companies, but also representing them in procedures before the authorities; obtaining and fulfilling licenses, permits and concessions required to run their operations. Our assistance embraces a wide range of matters including programming regulation, political broadcasting rules, must carry and must offer, multiprogramming, transition from analog to digital television, advertising and general licensing issues. Soria Abogados also assists in matters related with strategic intellectual property portfolio management, its maintenance and enforcement, as well as mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, antitrust, preponderance, licensing, sponsorship, merchandising and other transactions in the broadcasting industry.

The firm is aware of the day to day legal activities that broadcasters face and is prepared to counsel and advise in all matters of advertising and legitimate fair use of third party trademarks and copyright, sweepstakes and promotions, lotteries, consumer protection regulatory advice, privacy, data protection, litigation, arbitration and mediation of disputes, complex negotiations and distribution agreements.

Soria Abogados has assisted the leading companies involved in the radio and television industry keeping a close relationship with the authorities responsible for the sector, which gives the firm a strategic position to help our clients in all legal issues as an added value to our professional services.

In addition, Soria Abogados is always one step ahead regarding technological developments and legal amendments that may affect the clients, which makes us able to update clients about any available opportunity that might be profitable to them.

This complex industry has wide range of products from software programming and development, to computer equipment, becoming the relevant variable of technological and communications revolution. The technology industry in Mexico has been growing over the last decade increasing the need of specialized attention to further protect their interests. Soria Abogados delivers practical legal advice for clients interested or engaged in the technology sector. The firm assists and counsels in regards to all subjects related to Information Technology, software licensing, cybersecurity, military technology, or cloud based models managing geographic boundaries as well as privacy industry norms. The firm combines its vast knowledge in the related areas of intellectual property, data protection and privacy, in order to ensure that the clients are protected from the risks inherent in the technology industry.

The growing number of Mexicans online is attracting the focus of global brands making the digital market in Mexico an on growing force. The expertise obtained by Soria Abogados being a leading firm in the telecommunications industry allows the firm to have a group of experienced members to successfully provide assistance in matters relating to review and clearance of Web content, customer terms of use, privacy policies, anti-spam, Web site development and hosting arrangements, domain name registration and disputes, copyright, patent and trademark protection, prosecution and advice, lawful intercept, online advertising, promotions and contests, licensing and distribution agreements.

Soria Abogados has the knowledge to represent clients in all segments of the aviation industry, including air carriers, airport operators, aerospace manufacturers, repair facilities, aviation trade associations, business aviation operators, fractional ownership providers, and aircraft leasing and financing organizations.

The law firm supports clients to optimize their strategies advising on acquisitions of aircrafts and/or investments in aircraft leasing companies. Soria Abogados assists aviation clients with transactional, regulatory, investigation and litigation matters associated with their operations, aircraft financing and leasing, aviation regulation, and policy and business aviation issues. In addition to counseling clients on aviation matters, the firm also provides guidance on operational matter such as antitrust issues, agreements, imports/exports, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, public policy, sales and purchases, among others.

Soria Abogados has knowledge and experience in the trucking and railroad industry advising and consulting for the establishment of trucking and railroad companies; obtaining concessions, permits, authorizations, registries, and licenses required to provide and operate public and private transportation services. Soria Abogados also assists and counsels in the negotiation and preparation of transport contracts and bills of lading documenting.

The firm has experience obtaining licenses and concessions for the construction and operation of railroads, preparing contracts for lease and leasing of vehicles, advising on national and international trucking transportation matters, including foreign investment; advising companies engaged in the provision of courier services that require specialized knowledge of the national and international legislation.

Soria Abogados provides assistance and consulting on railway infrastructure projects, regulatory proceedings and litigation related to transportation, as well as accurate legal advice on the acquiring, operating, and refinancing of transportation vehicles and facilities. The firm and its lawyers are able to provide relevant industry-focused advice for all matters related to trucking and railroad operations.

Soria Abogados has advised and represented companies dedicated to research, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and health supplies, in designing, proposing and implementing legal strategies for them to procure and preserve the necessary registrations from the health authorities in order to introduce, manufacture, import, export and commercialize their products and services in the Mexican market, and to Mexican authorities, such as social security, health and military government entities.

In order to continuously improve our clients’ operations, Soria Abogados has designed and implemented legal solutions to simplify administrative procedures related to the pharmaceutical industry, such as the approval of research studies, import permits, approvals extensions and amendments, among others. Soria Abogados seeks solutions not only in the short term for specific procedures, but generally supporting its clients to improve communication and interaction with the authorities in order for problems to be resolved gradually and permanently.

Soria Abogados has identified mechanisms and activities to straighten government procurement procedures, ranging from the review and analysis of the bases for bidding processes and invitations, interaction with authorities in the development and clarification of the same, according to the procedures laid down in law, risk analysis for the client, review and analysis of the fulfilment of legal requirements by potential competitors, and presentation and monitoring of challenge procedures to benefit its clients´ interests.

Moreover, Soria Abogados also has extensive experience in the presentation, defense and care and monitoring of all kinds of lawsuits and remedies involving clients, either in defense against acts of authorities violating their rights, or to resolve conflicts with individuals. Soria Abogados has special experience in patents over high technology drugs, biotechnological drugs, and medical equipment and consumables, as well as in the solution of disputes arising thereof.

Soria Abogados can advise clients involved in the pharmaceutical industry monitoring public policies and trends in the sector for issues of great relevance in the industry, in order to develop and implement solutions to their major concerns.

Soria Abogados has comprehensive experience providing specialized attention, representation and defense for national and foreign clients in negotiation and legal dispute settlements for both judicial and extrajudicial matters, in any of their stages. The Firm and its lawyers possess the judgment, trust and knowledge to develop a personalized strategy, evaluating risks, without losing sight of the specific objectives of their clients and focusing in minimizing the probability of extending litigation as well as preventing future litigation.

The experience of the Firm includes a wide range of practice areas, counsel on extrajudicial proceedings and before the courts or out of court, as well as representation in Federal, State and local cases. Our areas of practice include litigation in civil, commercial, family, administrative and constitutional matters. Our services include following up on court cases or proceedings which are analogous to court cases, at all levels, including legal appeals and alternate dispute resolution proceedings.

Soria Abogados has provided assistance and defense to national and foreign companies, as well as individuals, through the amparo trial, before Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico. In this regard, our services include matters related with infringements to the Constitution and human rights cases, such as due process, right to a trial, among others.

Soria Abogados has the capacity to provide analysis and opinions about the constitutionality and/or legality of laws, regulation, court resolutions, norms, application of administrative provisions and any act of authority.

In administrative matters, Soria Abogados successfully provides legal counsel and representation to its clients in nullity trials and all manner of proceedings, such as government procurement, concessions, fines, penalties, inspections and requirements by administrative authorities.

Our Firm has ample experience in the support, representation and defense of telecommunications and broadcasting concessionaires, value added service providers and other services related with the telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology industries.

Presently, and throughout its existence, Soria Abogados has represented and still represents various clients in the defense of intellectual property rights cases, such as infractions, nullity proceedings, domain name disputes, among others. The above, in defense and protection of intangible rights such as patents, trademarks, utility models, industrial designs, commercial names, copyrights, technology transfers, domain names, registration of creative works and artistic names, periodic literature and other related rights.

In general, Soria Abogados stands out for providing a well-balanced legal counsel and defense according to the corresponding industry, employing appropriate strategies in each particular case and taking into account the different stages of the processes and clients’ situations, regardless of the location, size or complexity of the case.

Soria Abogados has ample experience dealing with commercial matters, including all manner of conflicts related to corporations, acts of commerce, proceedings involving debt collection and the execution of credit instruments, pledges, among others.

Our services cover the representation and defense in matters related to the possession, property, prescription, chattel and real estate property, civil liability, obligations, contracts, creditor’s rights, among others.

We provide legal counsel and representation to our clients in matters of family law, such as paternity, filiation, marriage, divorce, civil registration, parental guardianship and custody of minors, visitation rights, child and spousal support, estate litigation, among others.

Mexican regulation on the protection of personal data held by private parties has gained relevance in the last years, considering constitutional autonomy of the National Institute of Transparency, Information Access and Personal Data Protection (INAI), as well as its extensive authority to verify, supervise and impose considerable fines, which have surprised several companies and individuals engaged in industries such as technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, health, education, tourism and the financial sector, among others.

Being aware of this situation, we have developed a specialized practice on this matter, allowing us to advise our clients as pertaining to the preparation and availability of privacy notices, appropriate collection of consent for personal data treatment, agreements for national and international transfer of personal data, legal and timely attention to applications to exercise the rights of access, rectification, opposition and cancellation of personal data (ARCO), defense legal strategies against complaints and protection data requests filed before INAI, attention to verification visits and proceedings, as well as the preparation, filing and follow-up of appeals and litigation related to sanctions imposition procedures.

Soria Abogados has a team with professional experience in the area of ​​insurance, which covers advice to insurance institutions, insurance agents and sureties, as well as companies related to the insurance sector in legal matters and regulatory compliance in the industry. Soria Abogados provides structuring services for new insurance products and represents clients in administrative procedures, as well as in corporate matters, including the constitution and authorization of new insurers and financial institutions.

Our practice in the area of ​​insurance includes the preparation, modification and registration of insurance products and sureties, as well as legal representation in administrative procedures, drafting, review and negotiation of contracts related to the insurance industry, legal opinions on insurance and regulatory compliance, including reviews, follow-ups, analysis and response of any and all kind of legal requirement.