A market leader in the TMT sector, Marval O’Farrell Mairal represents leading global telecommunications clients, including satellite providers, telecom operators and content producers. The practice is renowned for its expertise in high-profile complex TMT matters, including comprehensive legal advice on regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, crypto assets and cybersecurity. Other areas of expertise include blockchain transactions, tech-related due diligence processes, data protection and data privacy matters. The practice is co-led by three partners: Daniel Di Paola, who leads the entertainment, e-sports and gaming area (and recently advised Warner Discovery on post-merger matters); Javier Etcheverry Boneo , who assists broadcasting and internet companies with M&A matters; and Gustavo Giay, who leads the data privacy and information technology group. privacy & data protection, privacy compliance, artificial intelligence, software licensing, cyber security, and criminal law in connection with technology. Diego Fernández focuses on privacy & data protection, privacy compliance, AI, software licensing, cyber security, and criminal law in connection with technology; while Manuela Adrogué, who was promoted to partner in August 2024, specialises in data privacy and software protection. Experienced associate María Mercedes Rudolph handles TMT matters related to the corporate sector, while senior Josefina Barbero is involved in cases across the practice area, notably as regards privacy matters.
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Daniel Di Paola; Javier Etcheverry Boneo; Gustavo P. Giay