LAWYER PROFILE

Ciro Torres Freitas

Brazil 2026

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Data Protection

Brazil

2 years ranked

Technology

Brazil

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Technology.

Career

Ciro Torres Freitas specializes in technology law, with an emphasis on internet, data protection and privacy matters, as a trusted litigator and advisor to internet application providers and other technology companies. Ciro has extensive experience in representing domestic and international companies in investigations, government requirements, administrative proceedings and court disputes (including before higher courts) related to data breach, liability of intermediaries, image rights and new technologies such as facial recognition, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). He advises large technology multinationals on complex cases, including public civil actions (class action suits), with sound knowledge of the stand of Brazilian authorities regarding internet, data protection and privacy laws and regulations. Ciro also practices in intellectual property law and litigation matters.

Personal

Extension Course in Understanding U.S. Intellectual Property Law from Stanford University.

Extension Course in Civil Liability in the Media and the Internet from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).

Master's Degree in Constitutional Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP).

Bachelor's Degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Data Protection - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Ciro Torres Freitas represents sophisticated tech clients in matters relating to data privacy and fake news bills.

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Technology - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ciro is excellent in meetings and dealing with other parties. He delivers results in challenging situations and during times of crisis. He remains calm and resolves issues efficiently.
Data ProtectionChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
An excellent lawyer who demonstrates a great deal of technical knowledge.
Data ProtectionChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Ciro has been an excellent partner in several regulatory litigation matters.
TechnologyChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Ciro Torres Freitas is technically excellent, with a deep understanding of the theories underlying the digital sector.
TechnologyChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors