Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s TMT practice is valued by clients for its ‘technical knowledge and experience in regulatory and telecoms issues’. Alongside its robust telecoms offering, the team also handles a significant volume of media and technology-related matters, including data privacy law. Regulatory specialist Carolina Pardo fronts the TMT and IT departments and has recently undertaken regulatory work for AT&T and Eutelsat Oneweb, among others. Newly promoted (January 2024) partner Angelica Navarro Acevedo maintains a broad regulatory practice, with notable skill sets in consumer protection and data privacy.
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- ‘The firm's strengths in TMT are its level of technical knowledge and experience in regulatory and telecoms issues for which we request its advice — Colombian regulation has particular characteristics and a correct interpretation of the regulations is required to avoid possible sanctions.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their speed of response and also for the professionalism shown throughout the consultation process, right from the formulation of our requirements.’
Key clients
- AT&T Services
- Movistar Money
- Eutelsat Oneweb
- Itaú CorpBanca Colombia
- Satélites Mexicanos
- Jeeves
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- BMW
- Braze
- Canva Pty
Work highlights
Advised AT&T Services on day-to-day telecoms and regulatory compliance matters, including on responses to information requests from regulatory authorities.
Advised Eutelsat Oneweb on obtaining permits for the use of the satellite spectrum for Oneweb's Low Earth Orbit satellite array in its newly constructed ground station in Western Colombia.
Advised Canva on the preparation of a data breach incident report and also on its subsequent submission to the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
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Practice head
Carolina Pardo