The five-member team in CMS Carey & Allende’s Santiago office has significant experience in technology, media and telecoms sector-related regulatory and transactional mandates. The group advises on the structuring, licensing and operation of fibre networks, 5G deployments, and small cell and intermediate infrastructure. It is also well known for its regulatory assistance to digital platforms and technology-driven business models. The expertise of TMT practice head Ignacio Errazquin ranges from telecoms to next-generation digital and infrastructure projects; Ramón Valdivieso is a regulatory and transactional specialist; and Carolina Veas acts for technology, media and telecoms companies, as well as global digital platforms and fintechs. Veas’ mandates cover privacy compliance, cybersecurity and cross-border data transfers. Associates Andrés Schwerter and Florencia Anguita complete the team.
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- Dedication, trust, zero conflict of interest, and a lot of knowledge.
- CMS is one of the best medium-to-large studios with strong expertise in TMT.
Key clients
- KKR
- OnNet Fibra
- CyrusOne
- QMC Telecom
- Ericsson
- TikTok
- Silver Lake and Software
- American Tower
- Digital Virgo
- Kantar
Work highlights
Advised ByteDance’s TikTok on regulatory and compliance matters related to the monetisation of its digital platform in Chile, including advertising, influencer campaigns, and sector-specific regulatory restrictions.
Advised QMC Telecom on its market entry and expansion in Chile, including the regulatory process to obtain a telecoms concession for the deployment and operation of telecoms infrastructure.
Advising OnNet Fibra on its telecoms operations in Chile, including a range of regulatory and commercial matters.
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Practice head
Ignacio Errazquin