Market stalwart Carey houses a large, 16-strong practice with broad experience in the regulatory, corporate, financial and contractual aspects of the TMT, and sports and entertainment sectors. The practice’s specialisms include technology contracting, internet and net neutrality, Internet of Things (IoT), online content transmission, online platforms and cloud technologies. It also advises on AI, data protection, cybersecurity, robotics, blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies. On the regulatory side, the group is experienced in obtaining licenses for telecoms services, including fixed, mobile and satellite services. Among the ‘very good’ multidisciplinary team’s leading practitioners, Alfonso Silva is a deeply experienced telecoms industry expert; Guillermo Carey acts for several high-impact technology companies on technology transfers and internationalisation issues; and at counsel level, Eduardo Martin is an adviser on TMT-related regulatory, commercial and transactional issues, while José Ignacio Mercado is a privacy, data protection and cybersecurity expert. Senior associate Raúl Mazzarella is also on hand to advise on TMT sector-related regulatory issues and deals.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A very good multidisciplinary team with specialists in several areas.'
  • 'Able to provide a more personalised service.'

Key clients

  • Crystal Lagoons
  • Algramo
  • NotCo
  • SMU
  • Knapp
  • Fuente Chilena
  • AmCham
  • ALD Automotive
  • Caja Compensación Los Héroes
  • WOM
  • Fondo Nacional de Infraestructura
  • Intelsat
  • British Telecoms
  • Grupo Werthein
  • Digital Bridge
  • Blanco & Negro

Work highlights

  • Advised Intelsat on the Chilean corporate, contractual and regulatory aspects of its in-flight connectivity services for the LatAm Airlines fleet in Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.
  • Advised British Telecoms on the provision of its telecoms services in Chile.
  • Advised Desarrollo País on the commercial, corporate, M&A and regulatory aspects of the Humboldt Project, an approximately 14,000km optic fibre submarine cable that will join South America with the Australian continent.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Alfonso Silva

Hall of fame

Partner and head of Carey’s Corporate / TMT (Telecoms, Media & Technology) Group.

Next Generation Partners

Eduardo Martin

Counsel of Carey’s Corporate / TMT (Telecommunications, Media & Technology) Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alfonso Silva, Guillermo Carey, Eduardo Martin, José Ignacio Mercado