Magliona Abogados’ ‘highly specialised and very well-prepared lawyers’ are consistently sought out by major media clients such as Netflix and Amazon Studios, while Microsoft Telecom, Infobip, Entel and Orange mandate the team for telecoms matters. Mercadolibre and Airbnb are notable client names for e-commerce work; in the technology space, the group routinely acts for Google and Huawei; and Ascenty is a data centre client. The sizeable TMT team houses figures with expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and data protection and fintech regulation. The firm’s technology specialism also covers IP issues, along with public policy and government relations. Managing partner Claudio Magliona advises on entertainment law, data protection, computer crime prevention, film distribution, and licensing and software development agreements; Nicolás Yuraszeck P focuses on new technologies, telecoms law and IP; and Giovanni Donati is experienced in the implementation of digital security projects. Among the firm's directors, Karla Cid focuses her practice on new technologies, telecoms law and IP, in addition to corporate matters; while Rodrigo Valenzuela is an expert in entertainment law and new technologies. At associate level, Diego Cuadra advises on licensing, new technologies, cybersecurity, fintech, and privacy and data protection. Former of counsel Pedro Huichalaf departed the firm in November 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great knowledge, experience and perspective on the evolution of the legal framework of this specialised area.’
  • ‘Stable team, with senior and stable professionals who facilitate relationships of trust for optimal advice.’
  • ‘Very expert and prepared lawyers in this area.’
  • ‘They have a team that is up to date and they are very influential - a firm that is recognised in the local market and always present at forums, seminars and all areas of public discussion.’
  • ‘These are highly specialised and very well prepared lawyers.’
  • ‘Professionals of recognised prestige who are permanently consulted as experts for commissions and unions.’
  • 'The team has an extensive expertise in different areas of Chilean law. They also have a deep understanding of the market, as well as regulatory tendencies and court practice. The consultations provided by this law firm are always well-structured and practice-oriented.'

Key clients

  • Google
  • Amazon Studios
  • Netflix
  • Huawei
  • Airbnb
  • Microsoft Telecom
  • Falabella
  • Microsoft Corp
  • Orange France Telecom
  • Kavak
  • Worldcoin Tools For Humanity
  • Ascenty (Digital Realty Trust)
  • Google Data Center Team
  • Hexagon PPM
  • Mercadolibre
  • Dlocal
  • Entel Telecom Company
  • J&J
  • Convergint a global service-based systems integrator
  • Dafiti (Global Fashion Group)
  • Caja Los Andes Prepaid Payment Card
  • Caja Los Heroes
  • Copec
  • Autodesk
  • Correoschile
  • Compatel
  • Infobip
  • TOTO
  • INCODE
  • Dominos Pizza
  • Metlife

Work highlights

  • Advising Google in Chile on an ongoing basis.
  • Advising Amazon Studios on movie production agreements.
  • Advising Netflix on production agreements.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

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Claudio Magliona, Nicolás Yuraszeck P