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Technological convergence coupled with the rapid spread of new technologies has opened up a wealth of opportunities in your industry and you must act quickly to capitalise on them. To stay ahead of the competition, you must spot and anticipate legal difficulties before they arise. Innovation is key, but you must overcome significant regulatory and commercial hurdles.

We are day-to-day advisers to various areas within the industry, including the IT industry leader in Latin America. We have experience in negotiations of hardware and software contracts, both foreign and national, as well as in the negotiation and legal structuring of the integration of complex IT service solutions.

The telecom market is currently in full transformation in Chile. The modernisation of the regulatory framework will continue until it has lowered barriers to entry for new players, simplifying the models for granting licences and modifying them for the convergence of services. We have actively participated in the elaboration and discussion of laws and regulations that govern this industry in Chile.

We can advise you on matters related to M&A, as well as on financing alternatives through public offering of shares and bonds in the capital markets.

"CMS has specialists in several areas and clients meet partners directly, which allows us to learn from them and establish a unique trust"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"I find it a very good team – very proactive and committed. They are fast, creative and also good negotiators. They understand our business and technology companies in general"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"The service is focused on the satisfaction of the client and staying flexible to the different scenarios that are presented"

Chambers Latin America - 2020

"The lawyers' expertise in TMT and understanding of the industry, combined with their professional attitude and experience, mean they have had a fundamental role in keeping us ahead of our competition"

Chambers Latin America

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