Acting on a wide range of IT and telecoms work, CMS Carey & Allende‘s seven-strong TMT practice covers the Chilean regulatory aspects of global telecoms trends, such as passive and active infrastructure deployment, small cells, 5G, and distributed antenna systems. The ’knowledgeable, available and versatile‘ team also assists with the procurement of licences and concessions for public telecoms services and infrastructure services; compliance with telecoms regulation; and the structuring of complex IT solutions and integration services for the payments sector. TMT-related M&A deals and fintech are other notable areas. Managing partner and former general manager for telecoms company Telex Chile, Ramón Valdivieso, is a highly-rated telecoms and IT specialist; Ignacio Errazquin advises on both traditional telecom services and telecoms infrastructure; and Diego Rodríguez is experienced in complex outsourcing contracts and Software as a service (SaaS) agreements.

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  • 'An innovative firm that is knowledgeable, available and versatile enough to support client companies on all possible fronts.'
  • 'The commitment, knowledge and permanent support are outstanding at this firm.'
  • 'Ignacio Errazquin's level of knowledge and access to all the relevant telecoms organisations enables clients to carry out projects without any issues.'

Key clients

  • KKR
  • Sonda
  • Pago Fácil
  • Locales Conectados
  • QMC Telecom
  • American Tower
  • Asociación de empresas Fintech de Chile
  • Cardda
  • Digital Virgo

Work highlights

  • Advised On*Net Fibra on the telecoms aspects of the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic network.
  • Advised QMC Telecom on its arrival and expansion plans in Chile.
  • Advised Digital Virgo on telecoms regulations.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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CMS Carey & Allende
Ramón is co-head of the Corporate/M&A practice area and leads the Technology, Media & Communications team. His practice focuses on corporate; capital markets & finance; M&A and private equity transactions, both in Chile as well as in other Latin American countries, where he has played a major part in the international expansion of various Chilean companies. In capital markets, Ramón advises issuing companies and investment banks in the issuance, registration, and placement of securities, assisting companies that enter into this market on all essential matters, ensuring transparency and timeliness in the information to the market, and continual improvement of corporate governance, securing future access to the market as a source of financing.  In this regard, Ramón has lead various public tender offers (OPA), including non-solicited takeover bids. Ramón is a well-known expert in sectors related to telecommunications and information technologies. Key clients:  Sonda S.A, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), Bupa S.A., Salfacorp S.A., Karün, American Tower Corp., Besalco S.A., KKR Investment Fund.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ignacio Errazquin, Diego Rodríguez