TMT
Acting on a wide range of IT and telecoms work, CMS Carey & Allende‘s seven-strong TMT practice covers the Chilean regulatory aspects of global telecoms trends, such as passive and active infrastructure deployment, small cells, 5G, and distributed antenna systems. The ’knowledgeable, available and versatile‘ team also assists with the procurement of licences and concessions for public telecoms services and infrastructure services; compliance with telecoms regulation; and the structuring of complex IT solutions and integration services for the payments sector. TMT-related M&A deals and fintech are other notable areas. Managing partner and former general manager for telecoms company Telex Chile, Ramón Valdivieso, is a highly-rated telecoms and IT specialist; Ignacio Errazquin advises on both traditional telecom services and telecoms infrastructure; and Diego Rodríguez is experienced in complex outsourcing contracts and Software as a service (SaaS) agreements.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'An innovative firm that is knowledgeable, available and versatile enough to support client companies on all possible fronts.'
- 'The commitment, knowledge and permanent support are outstanding at this firm.'
- 'Ignacio Errazquin's level of knowledge and access to all the relevant telecoms organisations enables clients to carry out projects without any issues.'
Key clients
- KKR
- Sonda
- Pago Fácil
- Locales Conectados
- QMC Telecom
- American Tower
- Asociación de empresas Fintech de Chile
- Cardda
- Digital Virgo
Work highlights
- Advised On*Net Fibra on the telecoms aspects of the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic network.
- Advised QMC Telecom on its arrival and expansion plans in Chile.
- Advised Digital Virgo on telecoms regulations.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ignacio Errazquin, Diego Rodríguez