Department profile
Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Technology

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Drawing on a comprehensive, multidisciplinary and innovative approach, we cater for a variety of needs and demands of our clients – from setup and development of tech startups and multinationals in Brazil to their defense in complex cases in and out of court, always in pursuit of excellence in our practice.

Our firm is fully active in the advisory and litigation areas, offering legally sustainable contemporary solutions tailored to the depth and breadth of the technology sector.

Our technology lawyers are in constant evolution, providing counsel on privacy issues, litigation involving technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and intellectual property infringement.

Fostering a culture of transparency and respect and relying on our unbeatable knowledge and experience gained throughout our long history in the technology industry, our practice spans virtually across all sectors.

Since 2018 we have also been operating in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, where an office was set up to keep us even closer to our clients and to the most recent discussions on the matter, including Brazil in the global innovation roadmap.

Our Technology practice includes:

  • Technology transactions
  • Media and communication
  • Privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity
  • Digital platform liability

Chambers Review

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Technology - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a renowned full-service firm advising prominent companies in the technology industry. The team draws upon its multidisciplinary skills to assist clients with investments in technology start-ups, as well as acquisitions and the development of platforms in the financial sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Pinheiro Neto represented TikTok in regulatory advisory regarding compliance plan adjustments following Supreme Court ruling on platform liability for third-party content.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Pinheiro Neto Advogados combines technical sophistication with strategic vision and execution capacity, assisting clients with structuring solutions and anticipating regulatory developments.

    Technology respondentBrazil
  • Pinheiro Neto stands out for its combination of technical expertise, objectivity, and pragmatism. The team is highly qualified and provides clear, practical, and business-oriented guidance. A significant differentiator is the direct involvement of the partners in strategic matters, which ensures a high level of supervision, technical quality, and confidence in the recommendations.

    Technology respondentBrazil
  • Pinheiro Neto has the capacity, knowledge and resources to handle complex matters.

    Technology respondentBrazil
  • Strong technical skills and broad market knowledge are key strengths of the services provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados.

    Technology respondentBrazil
  • Pinheiro Neto demonstrates a broad market perspective and a strong ability to align theory with practice. They handle complex and sophisticated matters very well, with deep knowledge and technical expertise. The service is of the highest standard, with a highly committed and responsive team.

    Technology respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1André Zonaro Giacchetta
    Band 1André Zonaro Giacchetta

    André Zonaro Giacchetta

    André Zonaro Giacchetta is a top-notch practitioner in the technology industry, with successful track record of leading litigation mandates for a prestigious clientele.

    • André Giacchetta is an excellent lawyer in the technology field.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • André is an excellent lawyer with a great deal of technical knowledge.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • André is always available to discuss any matter. Whatever I need, he is there. He is a professional I trust, given his excellence in legal practice and his extensive expertise.

      Technology respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Larissa Galimberti
    Band 3Larissa Galimberti

    Larissa Galimberti

    Larissa Galimberti has demonstrated her skills in dealing with technology matters involving structuring new services, e-commerce and payment methods.

    • Combining in-depth knowledge with a strong team and high availability, Larissa Galimberti delivers an impressive level of work and has become a key lawyer for us.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • Larissa Galimberti demonstrates excellence in the delivery of legal work, providing a high level of legal content that gives me confidence. She is extremely committed and very assertive in addressing the key points.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • Larissa Galimberti is an excellent technology lawyer.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • Larissa Galimberti delivers excellence in legal work, and I am confident of receiving the highest standard of legal content. She is extremely committed and very precise on the key issues.

      Technology respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Raphael de Cunto
    Band 3Raphael de Cunto

    Raphael de Cunto

    Raphael de Cunto has cultivated a much-respected practice advising high-end technology companies, especially on the advisory and M&A fronts.

  • Band 4Ciro Torres Freitas
    Band 4Ciro Torres Freitas

    Ciro Torres Freitas

    Ciro Torres Freitas showcases an active performance representing sophisticated tech clients on matters related to AI and the "fake news bill".

    • Ciro has been an excellent partner in several regulatory litigation matters.

      Technology respondentBrazil
    • Ciro Torres Freitas is technically excellent, with a deep understanding of the theories underlying the digital sector.

      Technology respondentBrazil

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