Telecommunications, Media & Technology

At Hernández & Cía. we know the importance that the development and diffusion of telecommunications services represents for the country, as well as the particularities and challenges presented by such a dynamic and global sector. In the practical field, we have extensive experience in consulting business models based on the intensive use of information, the implementation and development of telecommunications projects and the use of technology in digital environments.

In the field of TMT, we advise our clients in all aspects related to the provision of telecommunications services, from investment evaluation to the closing of operations, including project design, implementation and start-up, monitoring of policies, programs and regulatory compliance obligations, assistance in oversight or supervision procedures by both the Supervisory Body of Private Investment in Telecommunications (OSIPTEL) and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), and, in general, highly specialized permanent legal support.

We also accompany our clients in the bidding or public tender processes, obtaining licenses, authorizations, permits and other enabling titles necessary for the development of their activity, and in the negotiation and public or private contracting processes required for such purpose: concessions, infrastructure and equipment management, interconnection agreements, roaming, joint venture, infrastructure sharing, among others.

We represent our clients in disputes with companies in the sector or with the State, and in user complaint procedures. In addition, we advise our clients on compliance with personal data protection laws and other regulatory requirements. In the other legal aspects involved, such as property and other rights over information and other intangible assets, including those related to ownership, licensing and other rights included in the dissemination of content through traditional and digital media.