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Media & Entertainment - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Full-service firm BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão advises heavyweights from the streaming, film production and music industries on a range of media and entertainment mandates. Its experienced team represents companies in a range of sector-related disputes, including image rights litigation and copyright infringement claims. It also assists clients with the negotiation of royalties.
Strengths
Their team demonstrated an impressive level of expertise, thoroughly analysing intricate legal aspects and showcasing a deep understanding of relevant laws and industry intricacies.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills were evident in navigating complex transactions and providing invaluable guidance. Communication was clear and effective, ensuring full understanding.
BMA's legal team was very professional, available and knowledgeable, I could not have asked for a better team. They guided us through the complexity of Ancine.
Work Highlights
BMA represents Warner Music in a lawsuit brought by Raul Seixa’s daughters that sought to prevent Warner from commercialising via streaming phonograms that were already assigned to Warner.
Notable practitioners
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso provides advice on a full gamut of litigation matters in the media and entertainment market, regarding image rights, copyright infringements and public civil actions. Pedro also assists clients with consultative advisory on sophisticated agreements.
Pedro is a partner who has full knowledge of the subject.
Pedro Barroso is outstanding and has an exceptional knowledge of litigation. He is an excellent partner who provides good solutions.
Very agile and understands well the context of the matters, which are specific and complex. Pedro serves well both national and international clients.