TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by Carey
Aware that in this fast-paced information age, companies must adapt quickly, or risk disappearing, Carey provides comprehensive legal, commercial, practical and innovative support to its TMT clients. Developments in telecommunications, media and technology have opened the door for a whole new scope of legal challenges.
Carey specialises in all matters related to telecommunications, media and technology projects and services, including technology contracting, net neutrality, the Internet of Things (IoT), online content transmission (OTT), online platforms, cloud technologies, robotics, blockchains, smart contracts, algorithms and artificial intelligence.
The firm has extensive regulation experience including advice on implementing new technologies and software that integrate communications through devices and infrastructure, such as antennas, cables and fiber optics, satellites, mobile phones, radios, servers and tactical technologies, among others.
In addition, Carey has experience in procedures to obtain concessions, licenses and permits for telecommunications services, their amendments and cancellation. This includes mobile and fixed communications, telecommunications infrastructure, satellite services, data transmission, radio communications, M2M, VoIP, link concentration, long distance communications, radio, open television, digital and cable television, broadcasting, etc.
Chambers Review
Carey is an esteemed full-service powerhouse boasting expertise spanning the full TMT spectrum in Chile. The law firm regularly advises clients on sector-related regulatory matters, contractual mandates, and complex broadband issues. The legal team is also adept at handling data protection matters, as well as assisting with permits and concessions. Carey's client portfolio encompasses a noteworthy range of international and Chilean entities from the technology, telecoms and media arenas, as well as finance and insurance.
Work Highlights
- Carey advised Blanco y Negro on advertising and sponsorship agreements as well as NFTs in regards to their football team.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carey consistently delivers in a timely manner, ensuring that every interaction is prompt and meaningful. They quickly grasp the situation and apply the most suitable approach."
"The Carey's team has always had a quick response time to our inquiries and communication."
"Carey consistently delivers in a timely manner, ensuring that every interaction is prompt and meaningful. They quickly grasp the situation and apply the most suitable approach."
"The Carey's team has always had a quick response time to our inquiries and communication."
Notable Practitioners
Leading practitioner Alfonso Silva co-heads Carey's TMT department and boasts an acclaimed reputation in the Chilean telecommunications market. He acts for a number of household names in a range of regulatory and transactional matters related to the telecommunications, technology and media sectors.
"Alfonso Silva is a highly skilled TMT lawyer with extensive expertise."
"Alfonso Silva is an excellent telecoms lawyer, performing at the top level."
Eduardo Martin is a distinguished practitioner in the Chilean TMT sector who garners praise from clients and peers alike for his experience in the field. He frequently advises clients on regulatory and competition matters, especially those concerning the telecommunications industry.
"Eduardo Martin has deep knowledge on all aspects related to telecom licences. He also has a strong networking ability."
"Eduardo Martin is an outstanding professional who has greatly helped us in issues pertaining to telecommunications."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carey
Chile