Data Protection
Brazil
5 years ranked
Provided by Felsberg Advogados
Technology, Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Law Enforcement
Before joining Felsberg Advogados in 2025, André worked at another law firm as Head of Data Privacy and AI for five years, handling consulting, litigation, law enforcement, and regulatory matters. During this time, he also specialised in Tech, Constitutional, Banking, Fintech, and Consumer Protection issues. Previously, André served as a Senior Counsel at the Google Legal Department in São Paulo and London for over 8 years. There, he managed a large portfolio of litigation, regulatory, and law enforcement cases, including class actions and investigations by public prosecutors and consumer protection agencies. His responsibilities encompassed content moderation, platform liability, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, online advertising, child safety, freedom of expression, account suspensions, consumer protection, and digital electoral laws. André began his career at TozziniFreire Advogados, where he progressed from intern to senior associate over eight years. He also gained international experience at White & Case LLP in New York City as an international associate.
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/SP);
Guest Lecturer at FGV – International Graduate Program
Guest Lecturer at Insper – Post-Graduate Program in Digital Law.
Member of the Data Protection Commission at IASP – Institute of Lawyers of São Paulo.
Apple; iFood; Meta; Netflix; Nubank; Serasa.
University of Chicago Law School – recipient of the “Ann Watson Barber Outstanding Service Award”
LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Bachelor of Laws
FGV
Executive courses in Legal Leadership and Digital Transformation
English, Portuguese and Spanish
Provided by Chambers
André Zanatta is a seasoned practitioner acting on data protection matters. He is particularly involved in disputes. He also provides LGPD compliance advice.
André Zanatta can act on both technology and data protection matters, being particularly involved in disputes. He also provides LGPD compliance advice.
Provided by Chambers
André is excellent and masterfully promotes compliance with legislation while preserving the strategic objectives of the business.
He distinguished himself through strong client service and the support provided by his team. André was consistently accessible and quick in addressing requests, regardless of urgency or complexity.
We have been working with André for some time, and his deep knowledge of LGPD, combined with a practical approach, clearly stands out.
André Zanatta is a leading privacy and data protection lawyer in Brazil with recognition across Latin America.
André Zanatta is an exceptional lawyer combining outstanding legal expertise with strong day-to-day performance. I have nothing but praise for his work, particularly his ability to simplify complex issues.
Easy to work with, André understands the client’s needs very well and focuses on what truly matters, avoiding unnecessary work.
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