Offering transactional, financing, and litigation services, the TMT practice at Clifford Chance continues to attract new clients from the telecoms, technology, and sports and entertainment sectors. The group is capable of handling complex, high-profile, and cross-border matters ranging from disputes to acquisitions. Jaime Almenar is the main contact in the team and specialises in public law and regulatory issues, with a focus on telecoms. Carme Briera is another key practitioner in the group and stands out for her experience assisting with acquisitions in the telecoms and audiovisual sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Clifford Chance has a very strong practice in technology and telecommunications, led by a partner who knows the sector and is an expert in technology.’
‘The firm is very up to date with trends in the sector and pays attention to aspects relating to sustainability and equality.’
‘Jaime Almenar is one of the most intelligent people. He is very fast and very shrewd, can break down a complex matter into simple estimates, and always offers a pragmatic solution. A true star of the legal profession.’
‘Carme Briera is an expert in telecommunications regulation and a very reliable professional.’
‘Proximity, flexibility in approach, and creativity in finding solutions differentiate the team.’
‘They are focused on offering what the client needs and understanding the company's overall strategy.’
‘Jaime Almenar and Carme Briera put all their knowledge at the client's disposal, working directly with them, making it clear that their priority is the client's satisfaction with their work, and getting involved in the design and execution of the procedural strategy, ensuring that it fits in with the company's overall strategy.’
‘Their ability to translate the most technical legal issues into executive language, their flexibility, and willingness make it comfortable to work with them and they transmit a confidence that is difficult to surpass by other professionals.’
Key clients
- Cellnex Telecom
- Telefónica
- Stirling Square Capital Partners
- Vodafone
- British Telecom
- European Super League Company / A22 Sports Management
- Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Athletic de Bilbao
- Idealista
- Key Capital Partners
- Factorial
- ILovePdf
- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
- Nokia
- Airbus
- Software AG
Work highlights
- Advised Idealista on the sale of a majority stake in Idealista to Cinven.