Bomchil has long been a key port of call for investors and corporates seeking advice on telecoms regulatory matters, with the firm having played a leading role in the privatisation and deregulation of the industry in Argentina. The practice represents its longstanding telecoms client base before regulatory authorities, handles legal disputes, including class actions, and assists with negotiations and the drafting of peer-to-peer agreements between operators. The firm is also active in the content production and entertainment industry, advising on contractual, distribution and regulatory matters. Data privacy work, including comparative reviews between Argentine privacy laws and transnational regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, is another busy area. The department is led by experienced TMT and regulatory lawyer Francisco Gutiérrez. The team’s partner roster also includes antitrust veteran Marcelo den Toom and Marcelo Bombau, a transactional lawyer who has retired from the partnership but retains an of counsel role. Data protection, new technology and privacy specialist Francisco Zappa, who was raised to the partnership in 2023, is another key name as is M&A counsel Paula Beveraggi, who has a wealth of experience in broadcast regulatory matters.

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  • ‘They are very attentive, friendly and respond immediately.'

  • ‘They know the TMT sector perfectly, and provide us with solutions and answers in an agile manner.'

Key clients

  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
  • American Express
  • AT&T
  • Bloomberg
  • BMW Group
  • Checkbox - Tangonomics
  • Conectar
  • Corporación America
  • Paramount Global
  • Philip Morris International
  • Prime Video
  • SBA Communications Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Prime Video on its Argentine business operations, notably on the provision of streaming services.
  • Provided data privacy and regulatory advice to BMW Group, assisting with the roll-out of a new project for enhancing connectivity and technology in its vehicles.
  • Advised Paramount Global and Televisión Federal (Telefe) on the sales of open-air TV channels in the cities of Mar del Plata, Neuquén and Tucumán.

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Francisco Gutiérrez