Comparative Guide
Venture Capital
Brazil
Guilherme Ohanian Monteiro & Daniel Augusto Malatesta
Veirano Advogados is a top choice for both contentious and non-contentious telecoms matters in Brazil, offering broad capabilities across regulatory, antitrust, corporate, transactional, and litigation work. The firm advises both domestic and international clients on launching or expanding telecoms operations in the country. The practice is jointly led from São Paulo by Elinor Cotait, who is highly regarded for her expertise in administrative and regulatory law, and Ana Claudia Beppu, known for her regulatory insights across telecoms, technology, and infrastructure. The team also includes Francisco Sampaio, who supports clients on telecoms infrastructure projects, including spectrum and orbital slot auctions. Enrico Romanielo handles telecoms-related transactions, including M&A and RAN sharing agreements. Beatriz França is no longer at the firm.
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Témoignages
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‘Veirano Advogados stands out for its excellence in client service, offering high-quality legal services that combine in-depth technical knowledge with a personalised and strategic approach. The team of lawyers is made up of qualified and experienced professionals in various areas of law, standing out in the national legal market for its capacity for legal innovation, including investments in ongoing training.’
‘Elinor Cotait and Ana Claudia Beppu are references when it comes to infrastructure in Brazil, having worked on the development of the legal framework for Brazilian telecoms.’
‘Veirano is the best telecoms law firm in Brazil. Their experience is extraordinary, and their level of service is incredible, from the senior partner, through the other partners, to the associates and paralegals who have worked with us throughout this year. They have supported us in several high-profile matters, including the dismissal of attacks by the Supreme Court. I cannot do anything but wholeheartedly recommend this incredible group of professionals.’
‘Elinor Cotait is an absolute rock star, Ana Claudia Beppu is a star, Luiza Martorano is awesome, Amanda Bolonhês and Ana Luisa Domingues are both great.’
‘What makes the Veirado Advogados team unique is the differentiated way they provide service. The partners and other lawyers are extremely attentive, precise in their responses and willing to exchange knowledge with their clients, always focused on the best result. In addition, their extensive expertise in the areas they work on and the fact that they are always up to date is a differentiator in today's market.’
‘Ana Claudia Beppu has impeccable organisation and knowledge, and masterfully meets the needs of clients. Enrico Romanielo is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with on competition issues. Francisco Sampaio has broad knowledge, is familiar with various topics and is able to convey the interests of clients in a precise and impeccable manner. Elinor Cotait is attentive and has unparalleled knowledge of the market. Amanda Bolonhês demonstrates great potential.’
'Ana Claudia Beppu is the best telecommunications lawyer I know in Brazil.'
'The team is experienced and capable of meeting clients' demands.'
Clients clés
- Tim
- Siga Antenado (EAF – Entidade Administradora da Faixa de 3,5 GHz)
- Claro
- Inter-American Development Bank – IDB
- Telefônica Brasil (Vivo)
- Alloha Fibra
- Vodafone
- AT&T
- Microsoft
- Carrefour
- Pirelli
- Cogent Communications
- Elea Digital / Piemonte
- Nice inContact (Nice Solutions)
- Talkdesk
- KVH Industries
- SpeedCast
- Gogo
- Ituran
- British Telecom (BT)
Points forts
Advised the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on a $100m loan and the structuring of the credit expansion program, launched by the Brazilian Ministry of Communications.
Advised Tim on the regulatory aspects of the negotiation and implementation of agreements for the provision of connectivity in certain roads and highways in Brazil.
Advised Carrefour on all administrative processes currently open at ANATEL against the main marketplaces in Brazil regarding the commercialisation of telecoms products that are not certified/homologated by ANATEL.
Responsable de la pratique
Elinor Cotait; Ana Claudia Beppu
Autres avocats clés
Francisco Sampaio; Enrico Romanielo; Luiza Martorano; Amanda Bolonhês; Ana Luisa Domingues