TMT
Leveraging its firm-wide strength in public law and projects, the practice at Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados has a marked focus on advising TMT clients on regulatory issues and public contracts. The group -led by Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal, who is recommended for infrastructure-related matters, including telecoms and technology-related procurement-is also equipped to advise on product development, data protection and dispute resolution. However, former practice co-head Carlos Andrés Sánchez and specialist senior associate Gigliana Rivero Ramirez left the firm in July 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent lawyers in public procurement and public law in general. Direct communication with partners and full availability in emergencies.’
‘London-based Carlos Andrés Sánchez has extensive knowledge and experience. Also provides practical solutions and is business-oriented. Carlos is always available to help us when we need it and provides clear, precise legal analysis within the time required.’
‘A great firm with innovative solutions, I worked with the team when I was in Colombia. It is very knowledgeable in this subject, and the partner's attention is impeccable. I particularly highlight Carlos Andrés Sánchez in London.’
Key clients
- Hughes Network Systems - EchoStar Corporation
- Hughes de Colombia
- Microsoft Colombia
- Agencia de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (Agency for Higher Education, Science and Technology)
- Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)
Work highlights
- Advising Microsoft on several matters related to regulation and public contracts, including on the execution of contracts with public entities for the implementation of solutions involving software licensing and cloud services.
- Advising the Agency for Higher Education, Science and Technology on the structuring of the science, technology and innovation project to develop Bogota’s Vaccine Production Technological Development Centre.
- Advising the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC) on the structuring of the Centre of Excellence in Earth Sciences project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal, Carlos Andrés Sánchez