DLA Piper Chile’s 10-strong practice advises telecoms clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including permits, licences, concessions and satellite operations, as well as fibre-optic infrastructure and 4G/5G network development. Its experience also includes acquisitions and transfers of telecoms infrastructure. The practice is co-led by Tomás Correa, an April 2025 hire from FerradaNehme, who advises technology and telecoms clients on regulatory frameworks; and data protection, cybersecurity, technology regulation and AI expert, Macarena Gatica, an October 2025 recruit from Alessandri & Compañía Abogados. Senior associate Pablo González completes the group.
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Testimonials
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- Highly professional yet friendly service. They constantly update their knowledge and maintain connections with academia. Extensive experience and a large network of contacts, which they continue to cultivate at the events they organise. Very proactive in suggesting modifications or considering scenarios not initially planned
- Clients highlight their very personal approach, their constant updating of their knowledge, their incredible track record in M&A and other start-up transactions, and their very transparent billing process.
Key clients
- American Tower Corporation (ATC Sitios de Chile)
- Nexo Play Televisión
- Diio
Work highlights
Advising American Tower Corporation (ATC Sitios de Chile) on the operation and transfer of over 2,500 telecoms towers, regulatory compliance, and 5G deployment before SUBTEL.
Assisting Nexo Play Televisión with the regulatory and contractual aspects of expanding e-sports broadcasting and streaming services, including negotiations for international tournament coverage.
Advising Diio on the corporate and data protection aspects of AI-driven products and generative AI commercialisation.
Practice head
Tomás Correa; Macarena Gatica