Ciro Torres Freitas
Brazil Guide 2024
Band 4 : Technology
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About
Provided by Ciro Torres Freitas
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
Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Ciro Torres Freitas joins the rankings after an active performance representing sophisticated tech clients on matters related to data privacy and fake news bills.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ciro is a strong tech lawyer and plays a crucial role in Pinheiro Neto's commitment to client-focused service delivery."
"Ciro combines deep legal knowledge with an acute understanding of clients' business needs. He handles highly complex cases and demonstrates professionalism and excellence in client service."
"Ciro is a strong tech lawyer and plays a crucial role in Pinheiro Neto's commitment to client-focused service delivery."
"Ciro combines deep legal knowledge with an acute understanding of clients' business needs. He handles highly complex cases and demonstrates professionalism and excellence in client service."