Andrés Fernández de Castro

Andrés Fernández de Castro is director of the Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT) practice of Brigard Urrutia. Andrés specializes in the technology, telecommunications and entertainment sectors, as well as in advising national and international clients on privacy and cybersecurity matters.

With almost 20 years of professional experience, he has advised public entities such as the MINTIC or the extinct National Television Authority on regulatory and contractual matters, as well as companies such as WOM, Roku, Zoom, DiDi and Onnet on regulatory compliance strategies, as well as on cross-border transactions in Colombia and Latin America.

Recognized by Chambers & Partners as a leading lawyer in TMT matters, he has also been highlighted as a Rising Star in the TMT practice by The Legal 500. He has participated as a panelist in international events on TMT issues and has published articles in specialized media.

Andrés is a lawyer from Universidad Externado de Colombia, a postgraduate in Commercial Law and Financial Legislation from Universidad de los Andes, and completed an LL.M. at Queen Mary University of London, after obtaining the Chevening Scholarship from the Commonwealth Foreign Office of the United Kingdom. He is a member of the International Bar Association and co-chair in Colombia of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Known for his strategic approach and leadership skills, Andrés is recognized for his ability to structure innovative solutions in a complex and constantly changing environment.