TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Our practice is one of the longest serving in the Colombian marketplace, with over 20 years of experience advising telecommunications and media companies in the country. We participated as legal advisors in matters such as the entry of mobile phone services to the country, satellite telephone, television in its different modalities, data protection and new technologies.
Chambers Review
Brigard Urrutia is a market-leading full-service firm in Colombia which is regularly retained by key telecommunications, media and technology clients to advise on a wide range of TMT mandates. The noted legal team assists clients with broadcasting rights, data privacy and data collection investigations. In addition, the practice group offers extensive experience providing complex regulatory analysis to a high-profile multinational clientele, as well as acting on sector-related administrative disputes. Brigard Urrutia is well placed to advise satellite and television providers on their day-to-day operational needs. Google DeepMind, Capcom and Roblox Corporation are among new client wins this year.
Work Highlights
- Brigard Urrutia advised Hyland Software on the review and negotiation of a Software-as-a-Service agreement with a Colombian financial institution.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brigard Urrutia have a very well-prepared and available team, with a strong sense of urgency and assertive communication. We are very satisfied with their service."
"Brigard Urrutia always replies quickly and never misses a deadline. They are very good at their work, are business-friendly and have a good understanding of the business dynamics."
"Brigard Urrutia have a very well-prepared and available team, with a strong sense of urgency and assertive communication. We are very satisfied with their service."
"Brigard Urrutia always replies quickly and never misses a deadline. They are very good at their work, are business-friendly and have a good understanding of the business dynamics."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Sergio Michelsen routinely provides advice to several high-profile clients in the Colombian TMT area. He boasts particular expertise assisting with a range of regulatory matters related to the telecommunications, technology and media sectors.
"Sergio Michelsen is an authority, and the satellite sector is one of his areas of expertise. He knows this market very well, and his level of knowledge is invaluable to us."
"Sergio Michelsen is a professional who has a lot of experience in the TMT area."
Associate-to-watchJuan Nicolás Laverdecontinues to advise clients in the Colombian TMT arena active in a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, media and data security.
"Juan Nicolás Laverde is very business-friendly. He understands the business well alongside his knowledge of local regulation. He is very attentive to the client and provides very good service."
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Members
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Clients
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COLUMBUS
DIRECTV
HUGHESNET
INTELSAT
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INC
PLURAL COMUNICACIONES