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

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Technology - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • TozziniFreire Advogados represented Meta in Tema 987 that will define the constitutionality or unconstitutionality of the Brazilian Internet safe harbour as part of the Brazilian Internet Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcela Waksman Ejnisman
3
Marcela Waksman Ejnisman
Head of Technology
3
Band 3

Marcela Waksman Ejnisman is respected for her experience in technology matters. She handles software licence agreements and litigation, as well as compliance issues.

Marcela Waksman Ejnisman is very reliable and provides good advice on Brazilian corporate law.

Marcela is very helpful, quick and proactive when leading her team.

Patrícia Helena Marta Martins
3
Patrícia Helena Marta Martins
Head of Technology
3
Band 3

Patrícia Helena Marta Martins showcases strong experience dealing with important matters and clients in the field, including contentious work and administrative proceedings. She has expertise with digital law and handling digital platforms.

Patrícia Helena handles significant matters for big tech companies.

Patrícia Helena Marta Martins is an excellent senior lawyer who possess a profound understanding of digital law.

Patrícia Helena is quick to respond and takes the time to deep dive into discussions, ensuring a thorough approach to every matter.

Patrícia is an outstanding lawyer who showcases a consistent practice for several years.

Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana
4
Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana
4
Band 4

Carla Couto Longo Hellu has a strong offering on compliance matters and cybersecurity mandates.

Carla provides outstanding legal support, demonstrating deep expertise, responsiveness, and strong understanding of our business needs.

Carla combines legal and business knowledge and is always up-to-date. She is highly attentive, strategic and consistently available when needed.

Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana's ability to navigate complex legal matters while offering practical and strategic advice has been invaluable.

Bruna Borghi
U
Bruna Borghi
U
Up and Coming

Bruna Borghi is an up-and-coming lawyer showing an active performance representing big tech clients in investigation discussions before the Supreme Court, administrative proceedings and regulatory work.

Bruna knows our pace and has a broad view of our industry's precedents.

Bruna goes above and beyond in her analysis, diving deeply into discussions to ensure the best possible outcome, making her an invaluable resource for our company.

Bruna Borghi is an excellent lawyer who possesses a deep understanding of the digital business and the legal issues surrounding digital platforms. She is always quick to answer our requests.

Ranked Lawyers at
TozziniFreire Advogados

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Marcela Waksman Ejnisman
3
Marcela Waksman Ejnisman
Head of Technology
3
Band 3
Patrícia Helena Marta Martins
3
Patrícia Helena Marta Martins
Head of Technology
3
Band 3
Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana
4
Carla do Couto Hellu Battilana
4
Band 4
Bruna Borghi
U
Bruna Borghi
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Bruna Borghi Tome

Marcela Waksman Ejnisman

Marcela Waksman Ejnisman

Head of Department

Sofia Kilmar