“Marval O'Farrell Mairal understand the legal and regulatory complexities of TMT law. They keep us updated on the latest trends, delivering timely, effective solutions in a fast-evolving landscape.”
Chambers Latin America, 2026
Marval's Telecommunications, Media & Technology (TMT) department is renowned for providing high quality advice on the most complex and innovative matters.
With a 30-year uninterrupted TMT experience, we have unparalleled expertise in telecommunications and extensive recognition in the media and major international legal directories (we are currently recognized in Band 1 of Chambers & Partners, and several of our partners in the area are highly ranked in the Chambers & Partners Board). As a result, we have deep understanding of all the challenging issues that the TMT industry currently faces, in almost all practice areas.
Our TMT practice covers a wide range of matters including:
- Due Diligence of companies in the convergent industry, i.e., telecommunications, media and technology companies.
- Filings and applications with the Regulatory Authorities, including (i) license applications for the provision of Information and Communication Technologies Services (ICT) services, (ii) authorizations for change of shareholding control in licensee companies; (iii) frequency auction processes; and (iv) administrative appeals; among others.
- Analysis of complex regulatory matters related, among others, to the deployment of telecommunications networks (terrestrial and submarine), OTT platforms, Mobile Virtual Network Operators, Internet of Things, satellite services, landing rights, mobile services, television in all its variants (over-the-air and cable), signals, broadcasting, Internet and e-commerce.
- Advice on contracts related to the TMT industry (interconnection, wholesale capacity sales, co-location, infrastructure sharing).
- Extensive experience in all matters related to radio base authorizations, telecommunication sites, interacting with other practice areas of the firm (Tax, Administrative).
- Advice on antitrust matters related to the TMT industry.