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Brigard Urrutia

TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Brigard Urrutia

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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 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 Armada Systems on its entry into the Colombian market, providing regulatory guidance on IoT, edge computing, satellite connectivity and AI-driven services.

Strengths

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  • The TMT team at Brigard Urrutia is not only well prepared for handling the technical aspects of privacy matters, but is also business-oriented, providing practical and effective solutions.

    TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

  • What distinguishes Brigard Urrutia is its exceptional ability to combine legal precision with a pragmatic, business-minded approach. They not only identify risks but also offer creative solutions.

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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 fully committed to his clients. His deep knowledge of the sector and its players, and the confidence he brings to every issue, make us feel we're truly in the best hands.

      TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

    • Sergio Michelsen is a senior partner who advises us with deep insight. He is not only knowledgeable on TMT aspects but he has a strong grasp of the political landscape and how it impacts our business.

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

    Andrés Fernández

    Star-associate 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 lets us know about legislation changes in Colombia that might affect us. He is a proactive, well-informed, skilled practitioner and key ally for us in regulatory TMT matters.

      TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

    • He is a professional with the ability to tackle legal and ethical challenges in the digital space, expertly mitigating privacy and data protection risks in both physical and tech environments.

      TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology) respondentLatin America

    • Andrés Fernández is a pleasure to work with. Beyond his strong knowledge of our market, what stands out is his genuine effort to understand our company in depth.

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