Technology
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire provides a broad range of services through our Technology & Innovation practice. We pride ourselves to be the first Brazilian full-service law firm to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship through cooperation with accelerators, venture capital funds, universities, and large companies enthusiastic of corporate venture initiatives. Being close to regulators enables us to help the developing of a stimulating regulatory environment for the innovation ecosystem. Our professionals are committee members of the most relevant Brazilian associations dedicated to entrepreneurship and venture capital. We have a client portfolio that includes a number of VC funds, angel investors, and large companies dedicated to corporate venturing, providing a valuable source of network for the area. Owing to a multidisciplinary team led by ten partners from different industry practices, such as Corporate, M&A, Litigation, Capital Markets, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Labor and Tax, all of our projects are developed in deep collaboration between the practice and sector groups of our firm, which makes us well-equipped to support innovation initiatives in specific sectors such as agritech, healthtech, biotech, fintech, insurtech, regtech, mobility, and energy sectors.
Chambers Review
TozziniFreire Advogados is a top-tier firm assisting leading companies from different industries, including retail, technology and aviation, with a range of technology-related issues. The team is experienced in handling software licensing agreement negotiations and acts in strategic technology litigation. It further acts on data protection law, including LGPD compliance, as well as litigation and administrative cases. The team can also provide DPO services and data breach counselling.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted Stripe with data protection and information security matters regarding the company's compliance with the LGPD guidelines, and the rules of the Central Bank of Brazil, on data protection and information security.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I classify them as a top law firm with absolutely strong knowledge, including of the technology industry. Client service and time of response are very high-level."
"The experience and constant updating of the team, not only related to Brazilian law but also of Latin countries, are decisive in making simple what is complex."
"I classify them as a top law firm with absolutely strong knowledge, including of the technology industry. Client service and time of response are very high-level."
"The experience and constant updating of the team, not only related to Brazilian law but also of Latin countries, are decisive in making simple what is complex."
Notable Practitioners
Marcela Waksman Ejnisman is respected for her experience in technology and data protection matters. She handles software licence agreements and litigation, as well as compliance issues.
"Marcela is a good team leader, and assists us with matters of high complexity. She is always available."
Patrícia Helena Marta Martins joins the rankings given her strong experience dealing with important matters and clients in the field, including work related to data breach, administrative proceedings and lawsuits.
"She has a rich knowledge, in addition to objective and thorough legal opinion."
"Patricia's sophistication, understanding of the internet sector and responsiveness are the reason why we rely so much on her."
Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana is an experienced lawyer dealing with cybersecurity mandates and LGPD compliance.
"She has extremely high technical knowledge, is up to date and available."
"Carla was in charge of our matter and provided a great service. We felt at ease having her aboard."
"The services provided were excellent, she has expertise and explains things accurately. Communication has been great. I have only words of gratitude."
Luiza Sato features in the rankings due to her proven experience in LGPD compliance mandates as well as her consultive and contractual work.
"She is an excellent professional."
"Luiza Sato is a recognised and experienced person in the field of data protection. She is incredibly up to date on the subject of LGPD in particular."
"Luiza is smart, responsible and very committed to her work."
The up-and-coming Bruna Borghi joins the rankings after showing an active performance representing big tech clients in investigation discussions before the Supreme Court, administrative proceedings and regulatory work.
"She has been acting for tech companies for years."
"Great technicality and writing skills, besides being detail-oriented on the cases we present."
"The partner who assists me the most and has strong knowledge of the client's business. I trust her risk analysis."
Maria Eugênia Geve Lacerdais an associate-to-watch who is active on data protection matters, including compliance.
"She has interesting experience given her previous work for a big tech company. She brings practical and technical knowledge regarding data management."
Ranked Lawyers at
TozziniFreire Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
Bruna Borghi Tome
Head of Department
Head of Department
Sofia Kilmar