Dentons López Velarde appoints new head of Mexico venture technology practice

Dentons has bolstered its global venture technology practice with the appointment of Sergio Legorreta in Mexico City as head of Mexico’s venture technology practice and co-chair of the law firm’s venture technology practice in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Legorreta (pictured) moves to Dentons from Baker McKenzie, where he was head of the firm’s intellectual property, IT and communications practice in Mexico City.

A multi award-winning technology, innovation, venture and intellectual property lawyer, Legorreta’s expertise, including senior leadership positions at top multi-national and Latin American corporations, spans intellectual property, technology, telecommunications, media, communications, venture and emerging companies and regulatory life sciences.

The appointment comes as the firm continues to strengthen its technology capabilities to service local and multi-national clients across Mexico, Latin America and around the world.

Commenting on the appointment, Rogelio Lopez-Velarde, Mexico managing partner, said, “As a top-ranked lawyer across the leading legal directories, and one of Latin America’s top 10 lawyers by Latin Trade, our clients will greatly benefit from Sergio’s extensive knowledge and experience across the technology landscape. We continue to strengthen and expand our team to position ourselves as market-leaders best placed to advise our clients on the myriad opportunities that new technologies present.”