The 17-strong group at legal giant Carey has wide-ranging experience in the regulatory, corporate, financial and contractual aspects of the TMT, sports and entertainment sectors, including the management of multi-jurisdictional projects. The team’s coverage encompasses technology contracting, internet and net neutrality, Internet of Things (IoT), and online content transmission (OCT). The firm is also home to experts in online platforms, M2M (machine to machine), cloud technologies, robotics, blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, algorithms, artificial intelligence, data protection, cybersecurity and IT matters. On the regulatory side, the department assists with obtaining licenses for fixed, mobile and satellite services, data transmission and protection, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and submarine communications. It additionally fields experts in the internet, broadcasting, antennas, infrastructure services, and open and paid television; and has notable experience in telecoms equipment procurement agreements. Alfonso Silva assists with the regulatory and transactional side to the telecoms industry; while Guillermo Carey acts for state-owned copper mining company Codelco on technology matters. At counsel level, Eduardo Martin focuses on the regulatory, commercial and transactional aspects of the TMT sector; and José Ignacio Mercado‘s workload encompasses privacy, data protection and cybersecurity issues. In the senior associate ranks, Raúl Mazzarella’s practice covers regulations, concessions, licenses, permits and state contracts.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fantastic experience with Carey. The telecom, regulatory, M&A, financial, and antitrust teams are top-notch, both in terms of expertise and responsiveness. In our opinion, it's the most outstanding firm in Chile. The firm's experience, recent transactions, and contacts are difficult to compare with any other firm in the region.'
- 'Their level of specialization and sophistication, as well as their response times, Eduardo Martin, Alfonso Silva, and Felipe Bravo are outstanding in every way.'
- 'Carey has been helping us in telecommunications matters for several years. They are fantastic in every sense and are absolutely well known and respected both by the regulator and the industry. They adapt quickly and resolve problems in a fast and effective way for their telecom clients.'
- 'Alfonso Silva - absolute rock star. Raúl Mazzarella - absolute star. Up and coming in every sense. He handles our day to day work.'
Key clients
- Codelco
- Starlink
- SpaceX
- Cogent Communications
- Leaf Space
- WOM
- Verizon
- Blanco y Negro (Colo Colo)
- EchoStar
- Fondo Nacional de Infraestructura (Desarrollo País)
- Myriota
- NotCo
- Wenco
- Xeptiva
- EPCM Group
- Similarweb
- Suralis
- SalfaCorp
Work highlights
Advising Space X/Starlink on regulatory matters related to the provision of its non-geostationary, low orbit satellite internet services in Chile.
Advising WOM on several aspects of its mobile telephone and data transmission operations in Chile, including the deployment of its 5G and FON (National Fiber Optic) networks.
Advising Verizon on all matters related to the provision of its telecoms services in Chile.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Raúl Mazzarella
Practice head
Alfonso Silva; Guillermo Carey; Eduardo Martin; José Ignacio Mercado