TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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+56 2 2378 8900About
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
With a reputation for excellence and a team of attorneys specialized in this area, Barros and Errázuriz has stood out since its inception for its advice to various companies in this field, highlighted among which are companies of local, long distance and mobile telephone, open and private television, and providers of Internet services and technologies, among others.
In addition, our firm has extensive experience in all kinds of judicial and administrative proceedings arising from the conflicts in this industry, mainly before the regulatory authority, jurisdictional authorities and ordinary courts.
Barros & Errázuriz has profound knowledge and expertise to legally advise its clients in the negotiation and closing of any kind of business that involves the use, incorporation and/or procurement of new information technologies. The value that it offers to its clients is a comprehensive practical knowledge in the matters detailed below:
- Software, licensing and maintenance contracts
- Cloud computing, SaS, PaS, IaS
- Intellectual property of the software
- Data Center, data transmission
- Technological transactions
- Complex technological projects
- Outsourcing contracts for IT and consulting services
- Technology transfer
- Compliance in matters of technology and personal data, FCPA (Foreign Corruption Practices Act)
- Protection and treatment of data
- Development of policies for the use of technology
- Domain registration
Chambers Review
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados has a market-leading telecoms practice that boasts an impressive expertise in both regulatory and contentious aspects of the Chilean TMT sector. The legal team is active in handling matters related to data protection and privacy and TMT disputes. Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is also well equipped to advise on tender offers. The TMT department has added new clients to its portfolio including Coordinador Electrico Nacional and Banco security.
Work Highlights
- Barros & Errázuriz Abogados assisted Transelec with the telecom licences and other regulatory needs for the deployment of fibre optic networks across Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' team is very knowledgeable, active and attentive to any issue that might affect any request."
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' team responded to our requests very efficiently, and always showed willingness to help us in the process."
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' team is very knowledgeable, active and attentive to any issue that might affect any request."
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' team responded to our requests very efficiently, and always showed willingness to help us in the process."
Notable Practitioners
José Ignacio Ovalle co-heads Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' TMT department and is a renowned partner in the Chilean TMT arena. He is experienced in handling a range of regulatory, technological and commercial mandates involving the telecoms industry.
"José Ignacio Ovalle is highly experienced with a strong track record."
Co-head of department Andrés Rodríguez assists clients with a range of TMT matters in Chile, including regulatory advice, permits and licensing, and data privacy.
"Andrés Rodríguez is a great professional, always available and kind. He addresses our doubts quickly and simplifies solutions."
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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
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