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In July 2023, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero boosted its TMT offering with the hire of a pair of lawyers from Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados: former TMT and projects co-head Carlos Andrés Sánchez and senior associate Gigliana Rivero Ramirez — who joined as an associate director — both bring significant telecoms, procurement and projects expertise to the team. Alongside its growing telecoms expertise, clients also commend the firm’s ability ‘to cover the entire portfolio of legal matters that affect the digital sector’, while it additionally houses a thriving media law practice. Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla is widely recognised as a leader in telecoms and internet law and heads an increasingly prominent group that also includes junior associate Alejandra Vásquez, who is noted for her ’dedication towards the client’. Senior associate María Camila Piedrahita left to go freelance in August 2023.
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  • ‘The telecoms, media and communications practice is always highly prepared, with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge when it comes to resolving concerns or problems. Response times are fast and the depth with which the team addresses issues is excellent. The quality of service is excellent.’

  • ‘We have worked closely with Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla and Alejandra Vásquez. The depth with which the topics are addressed is excellent, the professionalism and knowledge is highly notable.’

  • ‘The team knows how to work on digital public policies for clients who do not need them as lawyers but as experts in public policy management. The team is able to cover the entire portfolio of legal matters that affect the digital sector. The team has exceptional people on board, with excellent legal judgement.’

  • ‘We highlight the recognition of Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla in the market of legal services and public policies. We also appreciate Lorenzo’s up-to-date knowledge regarding global public policy issues that affect the digital sector.’

  • ‘We value the adaptability of Alejandra Vásquez to resolve the client's requests. We also note her dedication towards the client.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • Andean Towers Colombia
  • Credibanco
  • Publicis Groupe
  • TIS
  • Daikin Industries Latam
  • Laboratorios Servier de Colombia
  • Kravata
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Work highlights

  • Representing Google in litigation regarding data protection laws before the Data Protection Authority and local courts.
  • Advising TIS Productions Colombia on commercial agreements for the development of audio-visual projects in Colombia.
  • Advising Andean Towers Colombia on day-to-day matters, including contract reviews and negotiations with telecoms providers.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Carlos Andrés Sánchez

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Gigliana Rivero Ramirez

Practice head

Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla