Hall Of Fame

TMT in Colombia

Brigard Urrutia

Distinguished by its breadth and depth across all three pillars of TMT law, Brigard Urrutia’s team stands out for its ‘assertiveness when issuing opinions or recommendations’. The practice acts for major domestic and global telecoms, technology, and media companies in regulatory and transactional matters, while additionally supporting non-TMT entities on data privacy and AI issues. Sergio Michelsen Jaramillo brings an impressive record in representing TMT companies and private equity clients on large-scale transactions, and is also sought after for complex regulatory mandates. Notably, he recently advised Armada Systems on establishing its presence in Colombia, including regulatory compliance concerning the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, satellite connectivity and AI-driven services. Following the February 2024 departure of former practice director Juan Nicolás Laverde , the firm moved rapidly to bring in the experienced Andrés Fernández de Castro Muñoz in April; formerly practice director at Gómez Pinzón Abogados, he has extensive experience across telecoms, technology and data privacy. Clients further highlight associate Juan Manuel Pacheco and junior associate Nicolás Albornoz as ‘very willing and collaborative’. Associate Laura Huérfano departed in August 2024 to study abroad.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sergio Michelsen Jaramillo; Juan Nicolás Laverde


Les références

‘The team is highly competent, always willing to clarify questions and provide effective responses, which we greatly appreciate. In the film industry, where immediacy is a basic necessity, having such agile and committed support makes a huge difference. Communication has been excellent’.

‘We appreciate the team’s willingness, kindness, and efficiency. We also greatly value its assertiveness when issuing opinions or recommendations: instead of issuing hasty responses, it investigates and delves deeper before sharing a definitive position, which generates a great deal of confidence.’

‘We have had the most contact with Juan Manuel Pacheco and Juan Nicolás Laverde, who stand out for their clarity, commitment, and excellent service attitude. They are a key support for our projects.’

Principaux clients

Armada Systems Inc.


Telxius Cable Colombia


TIS Productions Colombia


The Walt Disney Company


Paramount Pictures


Deluxe Media Inc.


Fashion Choice Ltd.


Boston Scientific Colombia


GTT Communications


Myriota Pty Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Armada Systems on establishing its presence in Colombia, focusing on regulatory compliance regarding IoT, edge computing, satellite connectivity and AI-driven services.
  • Advised TIS Productions on the production of the Colombia-filmed episodes of US television series, Seal Team Season 7.
  • Advised Boston Scientific on the implementation of data privacy regulations and best practices concerning its operations in Colombia.

BBGS Abogados

Widely recognised as a leader in media and entertainment law, BBGS Abogados is lauded as ‘highly specialised and experienced in audio-visual media’. Alongside its strengths in television, streaming and digital media, the practice also stands out for its activity in the advertising, gaming, data privacy and e-commerce spheres. Myriam Montenegro co-heads the group and ‘understands how a production company works’; she provides ongoing advice to Teleset, Teleset México and Sony Pictures Television International on their audio-visual projects. The department is additionally co-led by founding partner Luis Felipe Barrios, whose work spans advertising, entertainment and business affairs; and litigator Lorenzo Pizarro. The team also includes director Laura Arboleda, who supports the IT and data protection areas; and associate Ludy Muñoz, who focuses on the audio-visual and advertising industries. In October 2024, director Clara Sabogal left for an in-house role at Laboratorios Sanfer.

Responsables de la pratique:

Myriam Montenegro; Luis Felipe Barrios; Lorenzo Pizarro


Les références

‘The BBGS TMT team is highly specialised and experienced in audio-visual media, especially in documentary production, and in clearance procedures. Lawyers are particularly notable for their availability and agile and prompt client service.’

‘I would especially like to highlight Myriam Montenegro for her professionalism, flexibility, and agility in handling cases. It is a very competent team.’

‘Partners serve clients directly. Quality service is ensured. Lawyers are truly experts in the areas they advise on. They are among the few lawyers in the market who truly understand entertainment law.’

Principaux clients

Sony Pictures Television International


Teleset


Teleset México


DirtyKitchen


TIS Productions


Origen Media (by Dynamo)


Cuarzo Producciones (by Banijay Group)


Plural Comunicaciones – Canal 1


Dago García Producciones


HBO LAG Servicios Internacionales – HBO LAPS


AXN Colombia Networks


Amazon Studios


Netflix Global


Púlsar Studios


Dynamo Producciones


Jaguar Bite


MullenLowe – SSP3


Mass Digital


Samsung Electronics Colombia


Abbott Laboratories de Colombia


Forus Colombia


Blush Bar


SED International de Colombia


Ciudadela Comercial Unicentro


Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz


Amaral Diseño – Olga de Amaral, Jim Amaral & Diego Amaral


Saco de Fraldas


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Teleset, Teleset México, and Sony Pictures Television International on pre-production, production and post-production matters concerning their audio-visual projects.
  • Advising DirtyKitchen on the development, production, licensing and selling of audio-visual formats, projects and campaigns.
  • Advising TIS Productions on various international reality-format audio-visual projects.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s TMT practice is oriented towards regulatory work, focusing on compliance, data protection, advertising law and litigation. The group is also geared towards TMT infrastructure projects, such as its recent advice to the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC) on the $500m ‘Connectivity to Change Lives’ project, which aims to bring connectivity to remote areas of the country. Department co-head Carlos Andrés Sánchez led the MinTIC mandate and is highly regarded for his work at the intersection of TMT, projects and infrastructure. Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla co-leads the team and specialises in technology and telecoms regulation, data protection and privacy, and AI — among other matters — for clients including Google and Netflix. Other key contacts include Gigliana Rivero Ramirez, associate director for the telecoms and infrastructure and projects areas; and associate Alejandra Vásquez, who is noted for technology-related issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla; Carlos Andrés Sánchez


Les références

‘Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla provides excellent service’.

Principaux clients

Google LLC


Andean Towers Colombia


Credibanco


Publicis Groupe


Netflix Inc.


Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications


Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)


Microsoft


ABB Colombia


ByteDance


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Google on its Colombian operations, including on a dispute regarding the data protection framework before the Data Protection Authority and local courts.
  • Advised the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies on the $500m ‘Connectivity to Change Lives’ project, aimed at connecting remote areas of the country.
  • Advised Andean Towers on various ongoing matters, including contract reviews and regulatory compliance.

Baker McKenzie S.A.S.

Baker McKenzie S.A.S.’s prominent global platform is reflected in its TMT roster, with the team counting several global technology, telecoms and satellite giants among its representative clients, including AT&T,  Salesforce, and Eutelsat OneWeb. The practice, which also acts for financial services and life sciences entities, is recognised for its marked focus on regulatory matters, including compliance, data protection and consumer law. The department is co-led by regulatory specialist Carolina Pardo, who additionally spearheads the competition area; and Angelica Navarro Acevedo, who — as a former advisor to the Superintendent of Industry and Commerce — also brings a significant competition and consumer law dimension to her work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carolina Pardo; Angelica Navarro Acevedo


Les références

‘A team of good lawyers, who stand out for the knowledge they possess.’

 

Principaux clients

Brookfield Asset Management


AT&T


Eutelsat Oneweb


SAP


Slalom Inc.


Nintendo of America


Salesforce


Wells Fargo


NCR Atleos


iconectiv


Netskope


Equinix


Hyland


Pinterest


Red Hat Inc.


Accenture


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Oneweb Colombia on the procedure to secure the 10-year licences for use of spectrum for satellite services, and also advises on day-to-day regulatory matters.
  • Advised AT&T on telecoms and regulatory compliance matters in Colombia, including responding to information requests from regulatory authorities, representation in audits and data protection.
  • Advised Eutelsat Group on its negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets in over 20 jurisdictions, including Colombia.

Bermúdez & Esguerra Abogados

As a boutique, Bermúdez & Esguerra Abogados’ firm-wide focus on regulatory law, including privacy and data protection, is evidenced by its ‘greater efficiency and innovation in legal processes’, according to clients. The TMT practice stands out for its strong skill sets in privacy litigation, structuring compliance programmes, and TMT-related competition law matters. Former Deputy Superintendent for Personal Data Protection, José Alejandro Bermudez, is recognised for his ‘high-level regulatory perspective’ and is routinely sought after by major multinationals to advise on privacy programmes, enforcement actions and security incidents. Practice co-head Carlos Esguerra also advises on data protection.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carlos Esguerra; José Alejandro Bermúdez


Les références

‘A team specialised in competition and data protection issues, with extensive knowledge of the country’s context. Lawyers work diligently on behalf of the client and are very proactive in analysing cases and seeking solutions.’

‘The partners are the ones who work for the client, supported by the associates and juniors, but it is the partners who call the shots.’

‘The team compares favourably with those of other firms. We highlight aspects such as more personalised attention, greater efficiency and innovation in legal processes. José Alejandro Bermúdez is clear, precise, and maintains rapid communication with clients.’

Principaux clients

Alpina Productos Alimenticios


Publicis Groupe


AB InBev/Bavaria


Cementos Alión


Philip Morris Colombia


Chubb Seguros Colombia


Syndesis Health Inc.


Autogermana (BMW)


Uber


Abbott Laboratories de Colombia


Bancolombia


América de Cali


dLocal


Genfar


Almacenes Éxito


Grupo Novus


Nuvemshop


Leal Colombia


Mercado Libre


GlaxoSmithKline Colombia (GSK)


Latam Airlines


Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional


DHL


Chubb de Colombia


Informa Colombia


Colmedica


Nestlé


Allende & Brea


Davara Abogados


Mattos Filho Advogados


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised GSK on data protection law, including on National Database Registry (RNBD) matters.
  • Advised Gopass on a full audit of its data protection programme, and also on the structuring of its mobile platforms from a consumer protection and privacy perspective.
  • Advised Publicis Groupe on privacy matters including on the drafting of its core privacy documents.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ TMT practice strikes the right note with clients for its ability to provide ‘comprehensive reviews that help internal teams make important decisions’. The department is closely aligned with the firm’s IP and competition offerings, and focuses on regulatory compliance, data protection, and administrative law litigation — it also stands out for its emphasis on social media-related matters. The department is co-led by regulatory duo Juanita Acosta and Luz Helena Adarve, both of whom specialise in IP, technology, privacy and cybersecurity. The team additionally includes experienced associate Rocío Ruíz, who handles data and consumer protection. Former department co-head Mónica Bonnett left in July 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luz Helena Adarve; Juanita Acosta


Les références

‘Dentons is our primary law firm for privacy matters in Latin America, and the service is spectacular. Juanita Acosta, and her team, are always ready to assist the client, understand the business, and provide comprehensive reviews that help internal teams make important decisions.’

‘Juanita Acosta is excellent. The team compares favourably with other firms, we highlight aspects such as more personalised attention, greater efficiency, and innovation in legal processes.’

‘Juanita Acosta stands out for her clear, precise, and rapid communication with clients.’

Principaux clients

Ericsson


Azteca Comunicaciones


Newell Brands de Colombia


Twitter, Inc.


Aerovías Del Continente Americano (Avianca)


Meta Platforms, Inc.


Cine Colombia


LinkedIn Corporation


Microsoft Corporation


Club El Country de Bogotá


Omrom Healthcare


Viacom CBS


Crystal


Tul


Lloreda Camacho & Co.

The multidisciplinary TMT team at Lloreda Camacho & Co. scores highly with clients for its ability to draw on ‘experts with diverse profiles and backgrounds’. On the telecoms front, the group is distinguished by the prominent reputation of department head Gustavo Tamayo, who contributes significant experience in complex regulatory matters and administrative litigation. Associate director of the TMT practice, Juan Manuel Ojeda, left to join Claro Colombia in March 2025, while associate director of the privacy and data protection team, Maria Alejandra De Los Ríos, departed for Sanofi in June 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gustavo Tamayo


Les références

‘It’s a solid and cohesive team, made up of experts with diverse profiles and backgrounds.’

‘Lawyers stand out for their complete and timely responses.’

Principaux clients

Comcel (Claro Colombia)


Telesat Canada (and its local affiliate Anik Colombia)


Herbalife


McCann Erickson


Claro Brasil


Corteva Agriscience de Colombia


Speedcast Latam Inc.


Crack the Code


Bel Star


Bristol Myers Squibb


Live Nation


ADP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Claro Colombia on the auction process for radio electric spectrum to provide 5G services.
  • Advised BioMarin on privacy and data protection regulations in Colombia.
  • Advised Berkley Colombia Seguros on data protection-related matters.

Veria Asesores

The former ECIJA Colombia-team has departed the Spanish-headquartered firm to relaunch as an independent firm, Veria Asesores, a 32-strong, heavily tech-oriented boutique. Given the firm's novelty - it launched in September 2025 - its current client roster remains unclear; however, the team - much of which has been together since it's pre-ECIJA incarnation, MBCR - has a proven track record across the TMT sector. The group combines an increasingly prominent media and entertainment offering with a robust regulatory practice, which leverages its competition expertise to advise on data and consumer protection law. Department co-head Patricia Renjifo is highly regarded for media and entertainment work, where she ‘specialises in meeting the needs of the audio-visual sector’. Fellow co-head Pablo Márquez — a former Executive Director of the Communications Regulation Commission — is recommended for ICT and telecoms regulation. Former senior associate Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres departed for Netflix in May 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patricia Renjifo; Pablo Márquez


Les références

‘An excellent work group, very professional and with great experience and knowledge.’

‘The team stands out for its closeness and empathy with the needs of clients.’

‘The team, led by Patricia Renjifo, specialises in meeting the needs of the audio-visual sector in which we operate, ensuring timely and accurate responses and solutions to various issues.’

Ecija Colombia

Following the departure of much of the former MBCR Abogados' team (with which it had merged in 2021), Ecija Colombia has restructured with the appointment of four new partners. A member of the firm since 2023, tax and wealth management specialist David Bedoya becomes the new managing partner; while the arrivals of TMT specialist Stella Vanegas Morales and Alejandro Londoño, who focuses on data privacy and tech regulation (via the absorption of former privacy and data protection boutique Vanegas Morales), ensures the office can maintain its longstanding tech orientation. Said practice was further strengthened by the hire of Daniel Acevedo (formerly an associate partner at EY) who specialises in technology matters and whose areas of expertise include artificial intelligence and the management of organisation's digital transformation. Rounding out the new arrivals to the senior bench is February 2025 hire, Nicolás Barón, formerly the managing partner at his own firm (Laserna & Barón), who has over 20 years' corporate-financial experience. The new arrivals join a partnership group including Carlos Gómez and Víctor Garzón (tax), Luis Fernando Torres (public law) and Gerson Castañeda (litigation).

Esguerra JHR

The TMT practice at Esguerra JHRdoes not generate confrontation but rather fosters high-level debates’, according to some. Striking a balance between telecoms regulation and data protection, the team is particularly noted for its activity on behalf of trophy client Claro Colombia. Competition and telecoms partner Alfonso Miranda Londoño co-heads the department alongside Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos, who is recognised for his work intersecting TMT, competition and consumer law. In August 2024, associate Liliana Runcería Rodríguez left to go freelance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alfonso Miranda Londoño; Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos


Les références

‘Esguerra is truly an extraordinary firm. « TMT » can end up being a very large set of practices, often too broad, which causes many firms to sell themselves as experts in this area without truly having expertise. This is not the case with Esguerra, which is knowledgeable about the telecoms sector in Colombia.’

‘We can’t compare Esguerra with its competitors because we don’t use any other firm in that area. We’re truly satisfied with the work Alfonso Miranda Londoño and Andrés Jaramillo Hoyosdo for us — both partners serve us personally.’

‘It is innovative in its approach. It is transparent in billing, communication, and availability. It follows up on pending issues, is empathetic with its clients — and counterparts — and conducts itself in a manner that does not generate confrontation but rather fosters high-level debates within legal parameters.’

Principaux clients

Comcel (Claro Colombia)


BT Latam


Mind Selecta


Promigas


Gases del Caribe


Gabrica


Pérez-Llorca

The July 2025 merger between local firm Gómez-Pinzón Abogados and incoming Spanish heavyweight Pérez-Llorca is expected to bolster the Colombian entity’s TMT practice, increasing its access to major multinational clients. The interdisciplinary group is already noted for its sound regulatory offering, which is particularly active in advising domestic and foreign corporations on regulations concerning data protection, AI, cybersecurity, consumer law and TMT law. Following the departure of former practice director Andrés Fernández De Castro in February 2025, Mauricio Jaramillo Campuzano, whose work spans IP, competition and TMT, is sole head of the practice. Key support is porvided by associate Andrés Meza (TMT, privact, entertainment & sports law), who recently completed his LLM.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrés Fernández de Castro; Mauricio Jaramillo


Les références

‘A technically qualified team that analyses contexts. It is up-to-date on regulatory terms and changes that require immediate attention.’

‘Lawyers contact us preventively to carry out legal activities to avoid non-compliance, and provide a permanent analysis of the context of our organisation for internal regulatory updates. It is an expert team in these topics.

Principaux clients

Roku, Inc.


CSG Systems, Inc.


United Health Group


Internet Society


Genius Sports


Hoffmann-La Roche


Melonn


Industria Nacional de Gaseosas


Onnet Fibra Colombia


Didi Chuxing Technology Co.


Seiko Epson Corporation


Bank of America


World Wildlife Fund


Hitachi Energy Colombia Ltda.


Bwin Latam


Zimmer Biomet Colombia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Roku on a thorough analysis of its account creation and onboarding procedures across Latin America.
  • Advised General Motors on personal data protection and TMT-related matters.
  • Advised CSG Systems on its information security and data privacy infrastructure in Colombia.

Vanegas Morales Consultores

Widely commended as an ‘excellent firm on personal data protection issues’, Vanegas Morales Consultores focuses exclusively on data protection, information security and emerging technologies. Despite its compact size, the three-lawyer micro-boutique brings significant experience in handling data protection, cybersecurity and incident management across all key economic sectors, including construction, financial services, life sciences, technology and transport. Founding partner Stella Vanegas is noted for her ‘excellent knowledge’ and heads a team that also includes consultant Andrea Garzón. In May 2024, consultant Ángela Noguera left to go freelance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stella Vanegas; Andrea Garzón


Les références

‘An excellent firm on personal data protection issues. Notable features include: the entire team is up-to-date with the latest legislation, case law, and legal doctrine; it is multidisciplinary; it provides agile responses to inquiries; and it provides legal risk analysis for each business scenario presented.’

‘Lawyers stand out for their fluid communications — they respond promptly to clients’ calls, chats, and emails — and for their prompt, informed (legally supported), and consistent responses. Lawyers guide the client and provide tools to solve problems, particularly Stella Vanegas and Andrea Garzón.’

‘Stella Vanegas and her team are impeccable in the advice they provide regarding personal data and information security. They are always available for all our questions and proactively strive to understand our business in detail in order to provide the best advice at all times.’

Principaux clients

Stori Technology Colombia


Colmédica Medicina Prepagada


EAN University


Constructora Bolívar


Skalo Tek


Conexred (PuntoRed)


Adelante Soluciones Financieras


INIF (Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Prevención del Fraude)


SBS Seguros


Fondo Nacional de Garantías


Salgado Meléndez y Asociados Ingenieros Consultores


Banco Davivienda


MRB – Opinat


Financiera Juriscoop


CDC Holdings Colombia


Agromóvil / LS Legal LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Constructora Bolívar on an audit and diagnosis to identify risks in internal processes and areas requiring improvement.
  • Advised Colmédica Medicina Prepagada on the update of guidelines to handle minors’ data.
  • Advised Stori Technology Colombia on the development of its privacy programme.

Abello Abogados

Abello Abogados attracts praise for its ‘mastery of laws related to personal data protection’. The regulatory boutique advises on a broad range of data protection, entertainment, and consumer law matters, with growing activity in AI and cookieless technology. Founding partner Felipe Abello ‘doesn't just advise you, he teaches you’, and is particularly recognised for work related to data protection and new technologies. Associate Paula Avendaño is also noted for technology and privacy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Felipe Abello; Paula Avendaño


Les références

‘The Abello Abogados team is young, with expert knowledge in privacy and data, but also with a different technological component than other teams. Specifically, it understands how technology (especially Privacy Enhancing Technologies – PETs) plays a fundamental role in GDPR compliance.’

‘The firm’s greatest strength is its knowledge, and ability to convey it in every consultation, in such a way that it makes you feel safe and well supported. This makes comparison with other firms beneficial, as no other firm achieves this ability to guide the client through every relevant aspect of each matter.’

‘Felipe Abello’s main advantage is his technical and academic rigour. He doesn’t just advise you, he teaches you, and that’s a brave thing to do, as it makes his clients increasingly technical and more challenging. Felipe seeing this as an opportunity, and not as a threat, makes all the difference.’

Principaux clients

Adsmovil


First Consulting


M1DAS


Stable


Grand Sport Tech


Aquila Global Group


Web Connect


Sin Homónimo


JQ Asociados


Empresa de Cambio y Calidad Organizacional


Jenly Sharee Morales Loaiza


ADO Technologies


Pola y Tejo


Grupo Empresarial Mercury


Setronics


Guácimo


VirtualSoft


PhiDimensions


Instituto Nacional para Sordos


Fecoljuegos


Cápsula LC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Adsmovil on the implementation of cookieless technology to enable data monetisation and support retail media and audience targeting initiatives.
  • Advised Wplay on compliance with Coljuegos’ regulatory requirement for gambling operators to store player data in their databases.
  • Advised Stable on the development of its incident management and information security policy, among other matters.

Márquez-Robledo

Márquez-Robledo’s TMT practice leverages the firm’s close relationships with major global advertising agencies — including Publicis Media Groupe and Omnicom — to specialises in advising on media, advertisement, and entertainment-related matters. Founding partner Santiago Márquez Robledo leads the group and is noted for his adept handling of corporate IP, entertainment, media and advertising work. Senior associate María Alejandra Ahumada is well versed in IP, competition and entertainment law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Santiago Márquez


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Betsson on new gambling rules, issued in October 2023, which established prohibitions regarding advertising investments for online gaming platforms in Colombia.
  • Advised WK Entertainment on a management and co-management agreement with Colombian singer, Silvestre Dangond.
  • Advised Caracol on the creation of a legal structure for implementing new media technologies for audio-visual production, including management of virtual reality technologies and artificial intelligence.

Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa

The TMT and data protection group at Martínez Quintero Mendoza González Laguado & de la Rosa has a strong regulatory component, with a focus on privacy and consumer protection law. The team also acts in tandem with its corporate practice to handle transactions on behalf of technology, telecoms and media companies. Department head María Claudia Martínez — who additionally leads the competition area — advises on regulatory compliance and risk prevention matters. In September 2024, senior associate Natalia Fernández left for Cuatrecasas.

Responsables de la pratique:

María Claudia Martínez


Principaux clients

Telesign Corporation


LivaNova


Simetrik Inc.


Hapag Lloyd


Alvarez & Marsal


Electronic Arts Inc.


Puig Colombia


Finkargo


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Telesign Corporation on compliance with data protection regulations for its digital identity verification services.
  • Advised Livanova on the feasibility of implementing a new patient support service in Colombia, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations for the handling of sensitive personal and health data.
  • Advised Simetrik on multi-jurisdictional data privacy compliance, aligning internal documents with US, EU and Latin American regulations to support its investment round with Goldman Sachs.

OlarteMoure

Valued for its ‘ability to listen and understand the client’s needs’, OlarteMoure acts for a mix of telecoms, media and technology clients on regulatory compliance and transactional matters. The practice also houses a significant data protection offering, which primarily advises energy, media, life sciences, retail, technology and telecoms companies. Key contacts in the interdisciplinary team include regulatory partners Juan Moure and Carlos Olarte. Associates to note include data privacy co-ordinator Martha Gaitán; data privacy leader Nicolás Gossain; and junior Andrés Felipe Zapata. However, Juan Felipe Acosta left in October 2024, while director Cristina Rodríguez moved in house at DataCrédito Experian three months later.

Responsables de la pratique:

Juan Moure; Carlos Olarte; Daniela González; Santiago Lombana; Andrés Felipe Alonso; Valeria Jaramillo; Liliana Galindo


Les références

OlarteMoure has specialists in the field, providing the peace of mind and confidence necessary to guide you through the implementation of processes and/or systems that strengthen the company’s internal areas.’

‘Associate Andrés Felipe Zapata stands out for his active monitoring, listening attitude, openness to teaching, and guiding questions.’

‘An excellent experience. The OlarteMoure team is comprehensive and has interacted effectively and appropriately with each of the company’s areas.’

Principaux clients

Netflix


Moviired


AG Estudios


Corte Constitucional


Azul & Blanco – Millonarios F.C.


Lexica


Movii


Eficacia


Dial Coaching


Cámara de Comercio Barranquilla


Coordinadora Mercantil


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Comestibles Aldor


Tecnoglass


Chiesi Colombia


Partners Telecom Colombia


Ericsson


Dynamo Producciones


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Ericsson, as part of its global litigation strategy, in filing several preliminary injunction requests against Lenovo, Motorola and three other distributors for the infringement of its 5G standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio.
  • Advised Dynamo Producciones on various audio-visual productions, including on a series adaptation of the book ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’.
  • Advised Partners Telecom Colombia on competition, data protection, consumer law, IP, and corporate law matters.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría draws heavily on its competition and IP lawyers to handle mandates across the telecoms, media, and technology sectors. The firm also maintains a strong presence in data protection matters, acting for clients in all key industry segments. Regulatory partner Diego Cardona is noted for his experience advising TMT clients on competition and consumer protection issues, and co-heads the interdisciplinary department alongside Gerardo Flórez, who splits his practice between IP, life sciences and TMT work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diego Cardona; Gerardo Flórez


Principaux clients

Visa


Iliad / Altas Investissement


RCN Televisión


Whirlpool Colombia


Expedia Inc.


Ringana


Vela Software International Inc.


Adelante Soluciones Financieras (ADDI)


Amazon Web Services, Inc.


Tecnoglass Inc. and Tecnoglass


MercadoLibre Colombia


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Visa in an ongoing investigation by the Colombian Competition Authority concerning the non-present payments system in cross-border transactions.
  • Advised Atlas on legal matters related to its proposed takeover of Millicom International Cellular.
  • Advised RCN Televisión on various competition and regulatory matters related to its business activities.

Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz’s robust data protection practice is highlighted for its ‘extensive experience and regulatory expertise’. More broadly, the full-service firm leverages its multidisciplinary platform to advise technology, media and entertainment clients on competition matters, corporate transactions and administrative law litigation, among others. Partners Andrés Montoya (real estate and infrastructure) and Jorge de los Ríos (competition, consumer law, and data protection) co-head the department, while associate Laura Torrado supports on privacy and data protection work. In June 2025, associate Sarita Enríquez left to study abroad.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrés Montoya; Jorge de los Rios


Les références

‘When it comes to data protection, PHR has a great team with extensive experience and regulatory expertise. PHR was very diligent in understanding the dynamics of the company, and in understanding the focus of prevention and regulatory enforcement with great expertise and precision.’

‘The team stands out for the highly personalised attention from the partner, mastery of the subject matter, and knowledge of the regulator’s logic, all aimed at preventing any noncompliance, from a practical perspective and with a deep understanding of the dynamics of each company.’

‘I can single out partner Jorge de los Ríos, who was very attentive to ensuring the service was « tailor-made » and guided his team in a practical and precise approach; and associate Sarita Enríquez, who undoubtedly leads the service on a day-to-day basis, with extensive knowledge of the regulation.’

Principaux clients

Amazon


Verizon Colombia


Adidas


Tigo


UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A.


Colombia Móvil


Abbott


Diageo


Solla


Lafrancol


Coca Cola Femsa


Axess Networks


Levi Strauss


Solarpack


Atlas Renewable


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones on negotiations with KKR, resulting in a local KKR vehicle acquiring more than 1,000 telecoms sites from Tigo and leasing them back to the client.
  • Advised Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá on a collection proceeding filed by Comcel.
  • Advised Colombia Móvil on several antitrust complaints against Claro.