25 years
of experience
We have obtained
20+ Awards
Time in Mexico

Carlos A. Bello Hernández

Partner

Email cbello@bgbg.mx

Phone: +1-2454-2345-22

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Professional Experience
Education
Publications
Awards
  • Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi & García, S.C., Partner since 2001.
  • Cibertele.com, Partner and General Manager, 2000.
  • Federal Telecommunications Commission, Deputy Director of International Regulation from 1997 to 1999.
  • Visoso and Pikoff, S.C., Intern from 1995 to 1996.

 

Carlos Bello is a founding partner at BGBG Abogados and has extensive experience in telecommunications, broadcasting, space law, public tenders, government contracts, and international business matters. He has advised numerous domestic and foreign companies on preparing bids for public tenders both within and outside Mexico; obtaining concessions and permits; and ensuring ongoing compliance with the obligations set forth in operating permits in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.

In the international arena, he has represented the Federal Government on several occasions before international bodies. In addition, he has participated in several World Radiocommunication Conferences, Plenipotentiary Conferences of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and meetings of the ITU Council. Similarly, he has participated in several meetings on satellite coordination and the negotiation of satellite treaties with Canada and the United States, as well as with regions of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL, the OAS’s advisory body on telecommunications matters).

On the other hand, in 2013 and 2014 he served as Legal Vice President of the Mexican Internet Association (AMIPCI), and from 2011 to 2015 he served as Alternate Director of the National Chamber for Telecommunications, Electronics, and Information Technology Industries (CANIETI). Likewise, he has served as Vice President of the IT Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce, Mexico, since 2012, and as a Council Member of the National Telecommunications Association since 2011. It is important to note that he holds the position of Council Member on behalf of BGBG and several clients.

In terms of academic affairs, he has taught Commercial Law and Constitutional Law in the Bachelor of Laws program at the Universidad Iberoamericana, as well as Telecommunications Law in the Master of Laws in International Business program at the same institution. In addition, he served as the Academic Coordinator of the Master of Laws in Telecommunications and New Technologies program at Anahuac University’s South Campus.

  • Certificate in Regulation: “Certification Course in Regulatory Affairs,” Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission (COFEMER), 2012.
  • Radiocommunications Seminar, International Telecommunication Union, 2001.
  • Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Law, Pontifical University of Comillas, Madrid, from 1999 to 2000.
  • Spectrum Management Course, International Telecommunication Union, 1998.
  • Regional Workshop on GMPCS for the Americas, Telecommunications Development Division of the International Telecommunication Union, 1997.
  • Course on Wireless Communications and Personal Communications Services, Regional Training and Research Center on Human Resources in Science and Information Technology, 1997.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Law School, Universidad Iberoamericana, 1992–1997.
  • 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.
  • Information and Communication Technologies: Legal Aspects.Telecommunications Legal Framework.Editorial Porrúa, Mexico, 2005.
  • Bidding for Mexican geostationary orbital positions and satellite orbits.The Anáhuac Journal. Volume 4, Number 2,Fall/Winter 2003.
  • Bidding for Mexican geostationary orbital positions and satellite orbits.The Telecommunications Challenge within the Framework of State Reform in Mexico, Chamber of Deputies, 58th Legislature, 2002.
  • Global Connection. A publication of the North Texas Global Telecommunications Society. October 2001.

“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 the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice).

“The Legal 500”

  • “Leading Lawyer, Group 1” Award, 2012 and 2013 (for the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice).

“Expert Guides”

  • “The Best of the Best” Award in Telecommunications, 2013.

“Expert Guides”

  • Recognized as one of the top lawyers in Mexico in the field of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

“Who’s Who Legal”

  • Recognized as a Mexican specialist in the field of communications regulation in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

“Practical Law Company”

  • Recognized as a “Highly Recommended” law firm in Telecommunications and IT in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Ibero-American University

  • Honorable Mention for the Dissertation: “Legal Regulation Applicable to the Geostationary Orbit,” March 1998.