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Despite its relatively small size – particularly when compared to other large Latin American telecommunications businesses – the legal team at WOM has consistently demonstrated ‘versatility, depth and extraordinary comprehension of the telecom industry’ the extent of which is often associated with large departments that can draw from a wider pool of expertise. Established approximately three years ago, WOM has fully embraced a culture of innovation and openness, and its legal team has been modelled around these principles. Comprised of expert lawyers, who are all encouraged to be proactive and ‘think outside of the box’, the team has directly contributed to revenue generation by coming up with novel solutions to resolve pressing problems. Legal director Marcelo Fica Aránguez, who took charge of the team in December 2017, has been described as a ‘very efficient general counsel who manages a broad range of issues, always providing legal solutions that make the difference’. Commentators throughout the research process have also described Fica as a lawyer who ‘maintains a commitment to excellence in the legal service provided’ and a leader with a ‘corporate perspective of the company and the input of the legal strategy’. Other up-and-coming legal professionals within the team that are highlighted include manager of corporate affairs and ethics Álvaro González Gorroño, director of regulation and corporate affairs Felipe Simonsohn, regulatory lawyer Tomás Díaz Marambio and legal support coordinator Araceli Garrido Silva.