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Andres Fígoli
Jan 227 min read
Key principles for writing effective legal opinions
Writing legal opinions is a pillar of legal practice, requiring not only a deep understanding of the law, also strong analytical and...
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Andres Fígoli
Nov 21, 20247 min read
Three things you need to know about cable landing agreements
Cable landing agreements are critical to the deployment and operation of submarine communications cables when many parties are involved....
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Andres Fígoli
Nov 12, 202412 min read
Legal & Regulatory Matters Year in Review: Perspectives of Andrés Fígoli
2024 has been a pivotal year for the launch of several international initiatives in the field of submarine cables. In this report, we...
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Andres Fígoli
Sep 18, 20247 min read
The “dark side” of marine insurance
Recent statistics presented at the plenary session of the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) 1 continue to clearly...
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Andres Fígoli
Jul 16, 202412 min read
How to negotiate agreements with the OTTs
Today, Over-The-Top (OTT) companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft have a clear dominance in most submarine cable routes...
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Andres Fígoli
May 21, 20249 min read
Why are force majeure clauses important?
Force majeure clauses are vital in submarine cable contracts, adapting to specific risks and jurisdictions to ensure smooth operations.
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Andres Fígoli
Mar 21, 20248 min read
Antitrust issues in a submarine cable consortium
Whenever there is a new submarine cable consortium project, the legal and regulatory analysis is initiated by the prospective landing...
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Andres Fígoli
Jan 24, 20246 min read
Avoiding greenwashing in the cable industry with genuine environmental practices
Greenwashing is a marketing strategy in which companies exaggerate or misrepresent their commitment to environmental sustainability,...
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Andres Fígoli
Nov 23, 20235 min read
Culture of regulatory good standing
It is imperative that a company has efficient processes and regular checks in place to comply with the changing regulatory framework in...
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Andres Fígoli
Nov 1, 20238 min read
Legal & Regulatory Matters Year in Review: Perspectives of Andrés Fígoli
Submarine cables continue to play a key role as critical global communications infrastructure. Accordingly, discussions and regulatory...
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Andres Fígoli
Sep 19, 20237 min read
When Customers Don't Pay Their Bills
After successful service, carriers may face non-payment issues due, including bankruptcy, payment delays, or intentional debt evasion.
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Andres Fígoli
Jul 26, 20235 min read
How to be onboard in a Maritime Spatial Planning Initiative?
Maritime Spatial Planning or MSP initiatives may consist of a set of frameworks and processes used to manage and regulate human...
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Andres Fígoli
May 21, 20235 min read
Three things you should know about capacity IRU agreements
Understanding key aspects of submarine cable capacity IRU agreements. Here are some guidelines that salespeople and lawyers should follow...
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Andres Fígoli
Mar 30, 20235 min read
Is it advisable to make submarine cable damage claims?
Yes, indeed. This straightforward question involves reflection on whether a submarine cable owner has any scope for action when its...
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