practice areas
Our areas span the national and international laws and regulations governing public utilities, telecommunications, energy and corporate finance.
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We bring together specialists in telecommunications planning and regulation across Argentina and Latin America — lawyers, economists and engineers covering virtually every aspect of the business and the national and international rules governing telecommunications and broadcasting.
Our team has in-depth knowledge of the agencies with jurisdiction over the sector; several members have held senior positions within the CNC or advised the legislature, while others worked directly for operators and equipment providers.
Frequency allocation and license auctions.
Proceedings before the ITU (MIFR registration, frequency coordination) for GSO and NGSO systems, FSS and MSS services, and local authorization before ENACOM.
Interconnection agreements and disputes between operators.
Pricing, tariff and fee regulation.
Mergers and acquisitions of regulated companies, including required government approvals.
Administrative and judicial disputes arising from regulatory compliance.
Investor rights, and import/export of equipment.
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We provide transactional, regulatory and contentious services in the energy sector. We have represented leading companies on energy policy, tax and environmental matters, and commercial supply contracts for crude oil, gas and fuels, for clients ranging from exploration and production to renewable energy project finance.
Advice to independent and integrated companies and investment funds on transactions, regulatory matters and international arbitration.
Purchases of crude oil, gas and fuels, commercial-legal structuring of sales, regulatory restrictions and competition law.
Tailor-made legal and regulatory solutions for new developments in the sector.
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We advise private, state-owned and mixed companies providing electricity, gas, telecommunications, water, cable television, transportation and other public services, as well as new entrants, cooperatives, consumer associations and governments. We have a long history of working with regulatory agencies and the legislature.
Public-policy research and proposals.
Procedures for drafting and enacting laws and regulations.
Rate-setting and licensing.
Mergers and acquisitions, and entry into new markets and services.
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With more than 15 years of experience representing local and foreign companies investing in Latin America, we advise the company on financial matters, including infrastructure development and financing projects.
Foreign investment and joint ventures.
Sourcing financing and underwriting financial instruments.
Tax matters and defining the venture's structure.
Contentious matters, dispute resolution and international arbitration.
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Our government relations team has a long track record of managing client interests before government bodies in Argentina and abroad. We don't merely describe the current political landscape: we work to anticipate future trends and changes, and to actively help shape a sound strategy for successful execution.
