Lawtæm

Lawtæm(pronounced “loh-tehm”) is a premier boutique law firm focused on making technology companies thrive in Latin America. We do not have a specific nationality, rather, we are a Latin American law firm by design.

We are we re-inventing the business model of a law firm and placed our primary interest in our clients and our talent.

We also leverage decades of experience and concentrate only on the legal needs of technology companies in Latin America.

At Lawtæm,we are committed to making a difference in the Latin American legal ecosystem, treating our clients in a expert, efficient and budget-conscious manner, while keeping our regional team happy, friendly, tightly-knit and in constant training and improvement.

We combine our legal expertise, technology-driven approach and deep understanding of the local legal landscape to help clients optimize their legal operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance.

Regionally focused

We serve companies doing business in Latin America, and that has been our team’s specialty for decades. We speak the languages, know the legal systems and operate in the region, not only as natives, but as global business citizens. Yes, we speak Spanish, Portuguese, English and, occasionally, some other fascinating languages.

Solid, but simple to hire

Lawtæm is built on the foundation of our members and offers the solidity of our peers, however, we did not inherit the red-tape or complications in the retention process. We are simple to hire.

Punctual and cost efficient, every time

We are in the business of making your life easier. We love alternative fee arrangements and any financial structure that fits your budget and scheduling. Our commitment is not only with world-class quality, but with timely deliverables. Always.

Experts, but easy to deal with

Each of our team members is an expert in their own field, many of us recognized by league tables and global rankings, but we are humble, easygoing and easy to deal with.

Flexible to the max

Whether clients need an urgent monthly secondee in Brazil, a full time GC in Argentina or an expert negotiator in Mexico, we can rapidly arrange and get it set-up quickly and affordably.

Tech-centric and tech-powered

Not only are we some of the most awarded technology lawyers in the industry, but we also constantly seek for no-nonsense tools to perform better, from artificial intelligence, machine learning and document management, we are radical technologists.

No more BS

No more Bureaucratic Stuff (BS). We focus on delivering sound results for our clients, so that they can rapidly take decisions and bring products to market, break frontiers and become leaders in the shortest time possible.

Truly diverse

Diversity and inclusion are not a set of verbose to us. We are diverse in our DNA like no other firm in our region.

Commercial

• Contract drafting, negotiation and management
• Advertising, marketing and online marketplaces
• Antitrust, competition and consumer protection
• Brand expansion, distribution, franchising and licensing
• Gaming and virtual metaverses
• Media, entertainment and sports
• Government procurement

Corporate and transactions

• Corporate, corporate maintenance and foreign investments
• Corporate compliance, corporate governance, book-keeping
• Shareholder and board matters
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Joint ventures, distribution and franchises
• Venture capital and investment structures

Regulatory and compliance

• Crypto, tokenization and decentralized finance
• Data privacy, data protection and cybersecurity
• IP Protection and brand enforcement
• Electoral and electoral marketing law
• Fintech, regtech, insurtech, proptech and xTech
• Regulated markets and services
• Operating licenses and government approvals
• Product and service launches

Disputes and litigation

• Administrative litigation
• Constitutional claims
• Privacy disputes
• Intellectual property infringement
• Digital crime advisory and litigation
• Employment advice and litigation
• Digital tax litigation and claims

We operate seamlessly throughout Latin America and can serve clients in any country in the region.

We currently operate locations in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru