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

Carlos Arturo Bello Hernández

Partner | Telecommunications, Media, and Technology

Technology, Space Law, Public Procurement, Government Contracts, International Negotiations, Infrastructure

Email cbello@bgbg.mx

Phone +52 (55) 52925232

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Professional Experience
Education
Publications
Acknowledgments
  • Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi & García, S.C., Partner in the TMT Practice Group, March 2001–present
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Regulatory Expert and instructor for the module “Legal Foundations and Regulatory Framework” (Spectrum Management Program), 2020 and 2021 (three sessions)
  • Anáhuac University, Academic Coordinator and Professor of the Master’s Program in Telecommunications Management, 2015–2018
  • Ibero-American University, Professor (Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, and Telecommunications Law in the Master’s program), January 2005 – June 2008
  • Anáhuac del Sur University, Academic Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Telecommunications Law and New Technologies, March 2001 – June 2003
  • Cibertele.com, Partner and General Counsel, January 2000 – October 2000
  • Federal Telecommunications Commission (COFETEL), Deputy Director of International Regulation, July 1997 – July 1999
  • Visoso y Pikoff, S.C., Internship, September 1995 – December 1996

An attorney with over two decades of experience in telecommunications, broadcasting, media, and technology law. A founding partner of bgbg’s TMT practice since 2001, he advises on complex projects involving sector-specific regulation, public tenders, government contracts, infrastructure, and international negotiations, serving operators, investors, and technology companies. His career includes executive positions at the regulatory authority (COFETEL) and academic leadership in graduate programs at prestigious universities.

He has served as an ITU expert on spectrum management and as a visiting professor, in addition to serving as an advisor and committee member for organizations in the sector. His practice combines strategic vision, comparative regulatory knowledge, and transactional experience. He has received recognition from international rankings (Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers) for his TMT practice.

  • Bachelor of Laws: Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, 1992–1997 (graduated in 1998)
  • Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Law: Comillas Pontifical University (ICADE), 1999–2000, Madrid, Spain
  • Executive Management Program: IPADE Business School, 2017–2018, Mexico City
  • Relevant courses or certifications (optional):
    – Satellite Communications and Radio Regulations Procedures for the Americas, ITU/ITSO, 2021
    – Leading Business Growth and Innovation, Kellogg School of Management, 2018
    – Certificate in Regulatory Affairs, COFEMER, 2012 [cv cbh esp 20250505 | Word]
  •  Brazil Country Review: Regulation in the Digital Transformation, ITU Publications, 2023
  • Colombia Country Review: Regulation at the Forefront of Digital Transformation, ITU Publications, 2023
  • Collaborative Regulation for Digital Transformation in Mexico, ITU Publications, 2022
  • The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Telecommunication Laws and Regulations (chapters on Mexico), Global Legal Group, various editions 2009–2015, 2019

 

Chambers and Partners

Group 1 – 16 consecutive years

  • 2026 — Band 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2025 — Band 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2024 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2023 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2022 — Band 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2021 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2020 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2019 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2018 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2017 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2016 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2015 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2014 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2013 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2012 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

  • 2011 — Volume 1 | TMT – Mexico

 

The Legal 500

  • 2023/2024 – TMT Firm of the Year – The Legal 500 Mexico (with a leadership mention for Carlos A. Bello Hernández)

  • 2013 – Leading Lawyer, Band 1 – Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (The Legal 500)

  • 2012 – Leading Lawyer, Band 1 – Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (The Legal 500)
  • “Leading Lawyer, Band 1, 2012 and 2013” Award (for the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice).

Leaders League

  • 2025 – Leading (Innovation, Technology & Telecommunications), Excellent (Media & Entertainment)

  • 2024 – Leading (Innovation, Technology & Telecommunications), Excellent (Media & Entertainment)

  • 2023 – Leading (Innovation, Technology & Telecommunications), Excellent (Media & Entertainment)

 

 

“Expert Guides”

  • “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” firm in Telecommunications and Information Technology in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Ibero-American University

  • Honorable Mention for the thesis titled: “Legal Regulations Applicable to the Geostationary Orbit,” March 1998.