The TMT group at full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz acts for fixed and mobile network operators, free-to-air and pay-TV broadcasters, satellite service providers, streaming platforms and internet service providers. The enviable client list further includes e-commerce and social-media companies, over-the-top (OTT) services, data-centre developers, telecoms-infrastructure owners, and cloud and software vendors. Representative work ranges from obtaining licence, concession and spectrum authorisations, to structuring and negotiating commercial, network-sharing and outsourcing agreements. The practice further assists with consumer protection, data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, along with contentious proceedings before Chile’s administrative agencies and courts. Recent mandates additionally include advising on global technology conglomerates’ market entry; the roll-out of nationwide 5G networks; the deployment of subsea fibre-optic cables; and the launch of fintech, health-tech and ed-tech platforms. The department is co-led by José Ignacio Ovalle, who is a highly rated specialist in the regulatory and commercial side of the telecoms and technology sectors; and Andrés Rodríguez, an adviser on the telecoms and IT sectors, as well as data privacy. At associate level, Fernanda Irrazabal focuses on digital communications, technology regulations and personal data protection; while Laura Undurraga’s practice includes assisting telecoms service providers with securing and managing concessions, and extends to aligning contractual documents and internal processes with data protection law.
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Testimonials
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- Barros & Errázuriz stands out for combining sound legal analysis with a highly practical understanding of the business and the commercial context of each matter. We particularly value their expertise in handling complex and sensitive situations, where it's important to preserve negotiating leverage, avoid unnecessarily aggressive communication, and simultaneously maintain a strong legal position. The team consistently demonstrated a very good understanding of the contractual aspects involved and the need to align the legal strategy with the internal business objectives.
- I would like to highlight Alexis Céspedes and Javier San Martín for their excellent legal and strategic judgment. Their advice has been clear, prudent, and focused on finding viable solutions, while always keeping the company's legal position in mind. We especially value their ability to explain scenarios, risks, and next steps concretely, which greatly facilitates internal decision-making. Likewise, Andrés Rodríguez, Laura Undurraga, and Fernanda Irarrázabal have assisted us with urgent consultations, cybersecurity advice, decision-making support, and internal meetings in both Spanish and English, demonstrating an extra effort to understand the company's internal policies and adapt their recommendations to our corporate context.
- Their knowledge, problem-solving skills, and availability set them apart.
- Andrés Rodríguez's team is highly skilled and keeps us informed about legislative updates.
Key clients
- DirecTV
- OneWeb Chile
- Mundo (Pacífico Cable)
- ATP Fiber (Andean Telecom Partners)
- Visa International
- Cirion Technologies
- Hispasat
- Axess Networks Solutions
- NTT Data Chile
- Hewlett Packard
- Phoenix Tower International
- Paramount +
- Teleperformance Chile
- Belcorp
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
Work highlights
Advising DirecTV on telecoms matters.
Assisting OneWeb Chile with ongoing telecoms-related regulatory issues.
Advising Mundo, a Chilean telecoms company, on regulatory compliance, agreement reviews, consumer protection issues, and matters concerning its concessions and operating permits.
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Practice head
José Ignacio Ovalle; Andrés Rodríguez