Pedro I. Alcalá

Pedro Isaac Alcalá is a consultant at Nader, Hayaux & Goebel, S.C., specializing in competition law, digital markets, and emerging technologies. He has over 20 years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors and is recognized as one of Mexico’s leading experts at the intersection of competition law and the digital economy.

Before joining the firm, Pedro served as General Director of Digital Markets at the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE), where he led the creation of the specialized unit and the institutional strategy to address regulatory challenges in digital markets. His work included the development of technical studies and public policy proposals on digital platforms, artificial intelligence, data, fintech, and e-commerce, as well as the Commission’s international positioning before organizations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Bar Association (IBA), the International Competition Network (ICN), and various Latin American networks.

Pedro has substantial experience in competition and constitutional litigation and played a key role in the jurisdictional disputes between COFECE and the Federal Telecommunications Institute. He also held strategic positions within COFECE’s Investigative Authority and Legal Affairs Office, contributing to the development of technical criteria on institutional design, regulatory separation of powers, and oversight of converging sectors. This background gives him a comprehensive understanding of Mexico’s regulatory architecture and its implications for the digital economy.

He has taught competition law and digital economy for over seven years, mentored young professionals on related topics, and participated as a speaker at national and international forums. He is also the author of various publications on economic law, disruptive technologies, and digital regulation. Pedro is an active member of the National Artificial Intelligence Alliance in Mexico, the Mexican Academy of Cybersecurity and Digital Law, Centro Competencia Mexico, and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Pedro holds a law degree from Universidad Panamericana and an LL.M. in Competition Law from King’s College London. He is fluent in English and advises technology companies, digital platforms, investment funds, and public entities on strategic competition and regulatory matters in the digital economy.