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Brigard Urrutia

TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia

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Brigard Urrutia

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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.

Clients (6)

  • HUGHESNET
  • INTELSAT
  • COLUMBUS
  • DIRECTV
  • PLURAL COMUNICACIONES
  • MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INC

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TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 matters 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Brigard Urrutia advised Millicom on telecommunications regulatory matters in connection with its acquisition of a controlling stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones, operating under the Movistar brand.

Strengths

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  • Brigard Urrutia’s main strengths lie in its in-depth knowledge of the corporate and regulatory framework in Colombia, particularly in the satellite and TMT sectors. We especially value their responsiveness, understanding of the local market, and ability to coordinate regulatory and administrative matters in an agile and effective manner.

    TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

  • Brigard Urrutia has a large, highly skilled team that handles complex TMT matters with experience and technical expertise. They are very hands-on, understand the business, the environment and the context, which is what sets them apart.

    TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sergio Michelsen
    Sergio Michelsen

    Sergio Michelsen

    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 one of the strongest TMT lawyers in Colombia. He is a great lawyer with a particular focus on regulatory and telecommunications matters.

      TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

    • Sergio Michelsen is one of the strongest TMT lawyers in Colombia.

      TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America
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  • Andrés Fernández
    Andrés Fernández

    Andrés Fernández

    Associate-to-watch Andrés Fernández continues to be praised by interviewees who endorse his expertise in the Colombian TMT space. He frequently provides advice on data protection and implementation of artificial intelligence mechanisms to renowned names in the technology market.

    • Andrés Fernández’s key differentiator is his ability to offer a strategic business perspective, anticipating regulatory risks and proposing practical solutions aligned with our company’s commercial objectives.

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