A group of telecoms specialists from Mundie e Advogados moved to Veirano Advogados in January 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in the full spectrum of telecoms matters, and an impressive client roster comprised of major telecoms companies and clients active in the satellite, mobile, multimedia, financial services and network infrastructure segments. The 'highly experienced team' provides 'top-notch' advice on complex regulatory issues, including proceedings before the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), litigation and transactions, benefitting from strong links to the firm's corporate practice. Elinor Cotait, a reference in the market for regulatory issues pertaining to the telecoms sector, and Ana Claudia Beppu, who possesses over two decades' experience in telecoms, media and technology mandates, joined in early 2023, and now jointly oversee the department with Robson Barreto, Alberto Bragança, a key name for transactional work, and Fábio Pereira. Beatriz Faustino França, who stands out for her experience in the satellite segment, and Francisco Sampaio, a practitioner to note for deals and regulatory issues involving the telecoms infrastructure industry, also joined the firm in 2023.

The telecoms practice at Demarest Advogados is led by Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva, who joined from Mundie e Advogados in February 2022 to kick-start the sector-focused team. A number of leading players from the telecoms industry turn to the firm (praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of regulations) for advice on the gamut of mandates, including regulatory issues, commercial agreements, contracts, transactions and cases before ANATEL. Paiva possesses ‘robust knowledge of the sector‘, bringing over 17 years of experience in telecoms regulation, new technologies and infrastructure. Senior associate Vitor Amorim Mendonça Alves, whose ‘great technical knowledge‘ is rated by clients, and associate Mauricio Carotenuto handle the full array of telecoms-related matters; both joined in early 2022 from Mundie e Advogados.

A popular choice for government entities and large telecoms groups, Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados is well regarded for its specialist expertise of regulatory issues pertaining to the telecoms sector. The firm, which played a key role in the structuring of telecoms regulations in the country, has recently advised on contractual matters, contentious mandates before ANATEL, and on the 5G spectrum bid in Brazil. Practice head Eduardo Augusto De Oliveira Ramires is especially sought out by satellite companies in relation to complex regulatory issues. Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto also excels in regulatory matters. Former co-head Milene Louise Renée Coscione left the firm in September 2023.

Mattos Filho continues to be a strong player in the telecoms field, regularly assisting domestic and foreign clients in high-profile transactional and regulatory matters. With extensive experience in the mobile, satellite and submarine cable segments, the firm is typically engaged in commercial agreements, concessions, public bids and contractual issues, and is also skilled at assisting international companies looking to establish a presence in the country. These are all core areas of activity for Fabio Ferreira Kujawski, who possesses a strong profile in the telecoms and technology sectors. Thays Castaldi Gentil left the firm in April 2023.

Noted for its 'high technical ability', Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados offers legal and regulatory advice to some of the largest telecom services providers in Brazil. The firm, which is routinely sought out by domestic and international clients for assistance in judicial litigation and matters before regulatory agency ANATEL, is also skilled in public procurement and corporate restructurings, and knowledgeable of net neutrality, 5G and Internet of Things issues. Regulatory and antitrust specialist Caio Mario Da Silva Pereira Neto handles disputes and non-contentious matters for private and public sector clients. He jointly leads the department with Mateus Piva Adami, who excels in administrative proceedings, and Daniel Douek, who is recommended for matters involving the intersection of competition, technology and regulations.

Singled out for its in-depth knowledge of regulatory matters in the telecoms segment, Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados is often engaged in sector-related administrative proceedings, arbitration and judicial disputes. Drawing on the firm’s capabilities in other legal disciplines, including tax, the group is regularly seen advising on bidding procedures, having recently participated in the 5G spectrum auction. The group is jointly led by Ticiane Moraes Franco and Rodrigo Azevedo Greco, both of whom possess extensive experience in complex contentious matters, projects and regulatory issues. Regulatory expert Maria João Rolim is another name to note in the team. Associate Derick de Mendonça Rocha advises on all aspects of telecoms law, regularly handling claims brought before ANATEL.

Submarine cables, optical fibres and telecoms tower-related matters are notable areas of expertise for Lefosse Advogados' telecoms team. Praised for its 'technical and market knowledge', the group handles a host of regulatory, commercial and transactional mandates for industry players, and is also skilled in complex litigation, spanning all sub-sectors, such as telephony, internet, satellite and supporting infrastructure. Department head Eduardo Carvalhaes is singled out for his 'excellent knowledge of the market'; he specialises in public procurement and administrative law matters in the telecoms, media and technology segments. Senior attorney Karen Coutinho - noted for her 'solid knowledge of the telecoms sector' - frequently advises on regulatory, contractual and transactional issues.

TozziniFreire Advogados attracts varied instructions from major telecom providers and operators of telecom towers seeking assistance in the negotiation of M&A transactions, infrastructure deals, commercial agreements and regulatory matters, including proceedings before ANATEL. Besides its strong domestic client base, the team is also a popular choice for international players, typically from the US, that offer internet-based telephone services. Corporate law specialist Marcela Waksman Ejnisman oversees the group, utilising her technology and telecoms knowledge to assist with regulatory and commercial issues. Luciana Bazan Martins Bisetti is a seasoned litigation attorney, who handles strategic cases for leading telecoms clients. Luiza Sato joined the firm from ASBZ Advogados in July 2022.