The TMT practice at Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is well positioned to advise on regulatory, infrastructure, IP, privacy, e-commerce and freedom of speech matters. Other areas of focus include subsea fibre optic cables, satellite networks, licensing, rights collections, privacy and data protection, as well as TMT transactional matters. Mariano Grondona is a trusted adviser to global technology companies seeking guidance on telecom regulations, dispute resolution, administrative issues, antitrust, product liability, and data protection. He leads the practice alongside Arnaldo Cisilino, who assists TMT clients with sector-related disputes and cybersecurity matters. Other key individuals include Marina Basavilbaso, who was made partner in 2023, and competition law expert María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila, who was raised to the partnership in 2024. Senior associate Pía Politi specialises in privacy and data protection law, as well as litigation related to technology matters.

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  • ‘The team communicates well and produces exceptional work.’

  • ‘A very practical team that adapts to client requirements. Always looking for solutions and ways to help businesses move forward.’

Key clients

  • Honda Motor de Argentina
  • Merck Sharp and Dohme
  • Cencosud
  • Puma Sports
  • MercadoLibre
  • Coppel
  • Softys Argentina
  • Marfrig Global Foods
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Zonaprop

Work highlights

  • Advising SpaceX on the launch of Starlink in Argentina, including assistance with regulatory assessments and filings, licensing and satellite permits and negotiations of local agreements.
  • Advises several multinational companies on data protection regulations, including revision of privacy policies, registration of databases with the Argentine Data Protection Authority and general advice.
  • Provided data breach training and simulations to the Patagonia Brewing Company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mariano Grondona, Arnaldo Cisilino