Cases & Deals

Mexico's Secretary of Communications and Transportation defends against foreign discovery in U.S. proceedings

Client(s) Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes

Jones Day advised Mexico's Secretary of Communications and Transportation in a proceeding brought under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 by Rivada Networks, a bid participant in a construction contract to expand Mexico's nationwide telecommunications network, who sought discovery of third-parties over alleged improprieties in the bid process when it was disqualified.

In re Application of Rivada Networks Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to Conduct Discovery for Use in Foreign Proceedings, No. 1:16-mc-00024 (E.D. Va.)