Technology
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe has been assisting leading tech companies from the early days of technology protection as a concept in Brazil. The firm was involved in one of the first commercial transactions over the Internet, and it has led a number of major cases that established important rights and precedents in tech law.
The technology practice group advises the leading local, regional and global technology companies in their Brazilian dealings, and leading companies from virtually all industries with their tech and data protection needs. All of the clients come to the firm for its widely-acknowledged reputation for technical and practical expertise
The team strives for commercially-sound, innovative solutions bourne of specialised industry knowledge from legal and business perspectives. It helps clients properly structure their businesses to avoid unnecessary risks and protect their assets and interests, helping them identify and capitalise on opportunities. The group has market-leading technology dispute capabilities, from prevention to negotiation to litigation.
Additionally, the firm has a robust data protection practice, with the experience to handle everything from straightforward to the most highly complex work.
The firm's core Technology and Data Protection practice benefits from support at a number of levels, allowing the group to offer clients many value-added benefits.
Chambers Review
Trench Rossi Watanabe is a respected firm that advises companies hailing from a range of industries including healthcare, streaming and e-commerce. The team regularly acts on drafting and negotiation of software licensing agreements and outsourcing matters. The firm can further assist clients with LGPD compliance and data protection impact assessments, and provides advice on DPO matters. Its contentious work includes technology and data protection litigation and administrative cases.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted ThermoFisher with implementation of LGPD, including auditing for data mapping.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Client service is highly positive. They are one of the best law firms in Brazil."
"They deliver highly technical and thorough work - impeccable. I wouldn't work with any other law firm for this matter."
"TRW is our key partner to analyse complex projects. The firm has professionals with very solid knowledge."
"Client service is highly positive. They are one of the best law firms in Brazil."
"They deliver highly technical and thorough work - impeccable. I wouldn't work with any other law firm for this matter."
"TRW is our key partner to analyse complex projects. The firm has professionals with very solid knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Flavia Rebello Pereira is experienced in technology and data protection mandates, including regulatory and compliance matters, as well as software licensing agreements.
"She is our main contact for data protection matters. She has a good understanding of our business and the tech industry and is a trusted partner. We feel at ease with her."
"She stands out for her cross-border knowledge. She is very tuned in to the data privacy issues in the US and Europe. She is outstanding."
"She is highly skilled and the work is conducted with technical perfection and attention to detail - it's impeccable. No one in the market is comparable to her."
Marcela Trigo is a lawyer active in the technology practice area, where she is seen handling litigation issues relating to contracts.
"Marcela has kept us informed at every step. Her dedication to our case is evident in her responsiveness. She has represented us well and has maintained a high level of professionalism throughout."
Felipe Zaltman is an up-and-coming practitioner who maintains a strong focus on technology litigation.
"Felipe is an exceptional lawyer and acts in cases of high complexity."
"He has represented us well and has maintained a high level of professionalism throughout."
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