Raffalli │ de Lemos │ Halvorssen │ Ortega │ Ortiz has set up a Telecommunications Group which has extensive experience and expertise in all substantive areas of Venezuelan telecommunications law and regulations. The Firm actively participated in the drafting of the Venezuelan Organic Telecommunications Statute and its regulations and have acted as legal counsel for the Venezuelan Telecommunications Services Chamber (CASETEL). The telecommunications practice represents cellular and other wireless communications companies; local and long distance telecommunications service providers; satellite and undersea cable operators; internet service providers; and radio and television broadcast stations. In all matters, whether in broadcasting, telecommunications, wireless, or Internet service, Raffalli │ de Lemos │ Halvorssen │ Ortega │ Ortiz’s attorneys assist clients with the full array of necessary services, including the negotiation of contracts (including interconnection, resale, and collocation agreements), the preparation and prosecution of applications before the National Communications Commission (NCC) and other national and local government entities, the participation in rulemaking proceedings, the provision of advice concerning compliance with applicable administrative rules and regulations, and, where necessary, the conduct of litigation before the National Communications Commission (NCC) as well as in the courts.