Benefitting from the international insight and resources provided by the global office network of its parent firm, Baker McKenzie provides advisory services and regulatory assistance to prominent global and local technology and telecom companies. Active areas for the practice include telecoms licensing and regulatory matters, as well as issues concerning digitalisation, e-commerce, data privacy, cloud computing and user-generated content. Particularly well-known for its experience in media rights collections, publishing contracts and advertising compliance matters, the team has also established itself as a key port of call for clients seeking advice on the data protection, liability, and cybersecurity aspects of artificial intelligence, machine learning and connected devices. Guillermo Cervio, who boasts over three decades' experience in the TMT sector, is an authority on telecoms and technology law. He co-leads the practice alongside senior corporate and M&A practitioner Roberto Grané, a go-to name for TMT transactional work, and Martin Roth, who focuses on TMT, digital sales and privacy matters. Valentina Biondi leads at the associate level and handles issues in the areas of social networks, data protection, content regulation, e-commerce, over-the-top media services and net neutrality. Former associate Valentina Salas is no longer at the firm.
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‘The Baker McKenzie team is on top of developments at the international level while maintaining an excellent relationship with national authorities and stakeholders.’
‘Lawyers who respond with a very comprehensive and practical view of the regulatory and commercial aspects of all matters. The firm's global network has a unique view of international trends, technology challenges and local impact.
'Guillermo Cervio is an outstanding TMT lawyer and a go-to name for technology companies and traditional telecoms companies.'
‘What makes this practice unique is its exceptional knowledge of specific industry regulations in a dynamic and constantly evolving sector.'
'The team implements creative solutions to challenges in the technology sector. What particularly distinguishes the practice is the speed of the response, the quality of the response, the practical advice and transparent billing.'
‘The Argentine team is in permanent contact with colleagues from the US and Europe and they anticipate what will happen in the Latin American market. Guillermo Cervio has been a leader in the sector for years. He has very specific technical knowledge, deep experience and commercial awareness.'
‘The TMT team at Baker McKenzie comes highly recommended. The partners, associates and paralegals are aware of the latest local, regional and global regulations and trends. Clients receive world-class advice that adds value.'
‘Guillermo Cervio and Martín Roth provide exceptional service tailored to our needs. They identify risks and measures to mitigate them and provide practical and pragmatic advice without losing the commercial focus that the business requires.’
‘Roberto Grané is excellent. Practical, fast, and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- AB InBev
- Amcor
- Argenova
- Audi
- Bank of America
- Booking
- Bytedance
- Corteva
- Cubic Telecom
- Cogent
Work highlights
- Provides Meta with daily legal support and represents the company before judicial and administrative authorities.
- Supports X (formerly Twitter) with detailed updates and analysis of all legal cases filed against the company, allowing the group to monitor and address legal challenges proactively.
- Assists Netflix across a wide range of matters, including filing reports on foreign assets and debts with the Argentine Tax Authority, adhering to Central Bank regulations, and addressing requests from the Argentine National Institute of Cinematographic and Audiovisual Activity regarding the registration of Netflix services.
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Valentina Grané
Practice head
Guillermo Cervio; Roberto Grané; Martín Roth