Armando Tirado
J.D., LL.M., LL.B, PgDip Managing Consultant , U.K.Armando J. Tirado is a senior legal and regulatory expert with more than 20 years of international experience advising telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, technology companies and investors across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
He specialises in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of large-scale commercial arrangements across the telecoms value chain, including network infrastructure deployment, wholesale and roaming agreements, mobile financial services, digital platforms, and data-driven products. He acts as Counsel to high-growth and multinational technology businesses, providing strategic legal and regulatory support on international expansion, spectrum-related partnerships, cross-border data frameworks, and digital service delivery models.
His work frequently involves aligning telecom infrastructure strategy with regulatory requirements, including licensing regimes, data protection frameworks, competition law considerations, and emerging digital regulation.
He is admitted to practice in England and Wales, New York, Florida, and Louisiana, and holds advanced law degrees from Tulane Law School, the London School of Economics and Columbia Law School.
Licensed to Practice
Solicitor, England & Wales (SRA)
Attorney at Law, New York, Florida, Louisiana
Admitted in selected LATAM jurisdictions
Education
Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
J.D. (PhD) Common Law
London School of Economics, London, UK
LL.M. (Masters) International Business & Finance
Columbia Law School, New York, USA
LL.M. (Masters) Corporate & Commercial Law
Catholic University of America, Washington DC, USA
LL.B. Civil Law
Universidad Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
PgDip EU Law
Other team members
Stefan Zehle
Chairman and CEOStefan is the CEO and the co-founder of Coleago Consulting. He has been working in telecoms since 1987 with experience in over 65 countries. Stefan is a director of a start-up mobile operator, and an expert in spectrum valuation and licensing.
Julian Garrett
Managing ConsultantJulian is a highly experienced telecommunications professional with over 25 years of leadership in mobile network innovation and transformation, with a track record spanning 19 countries.
Omar Alshaer
Managing ConsultantWith more than 25 years of international experience, Omar has a strong background in telecommunications, specialising in cellular (3G, 4G and 5G) and public safety (TETRA and UHF) technologies.