LAWYER PROFILE

Lisa Worcman

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Gambling and Betting

Brazil

2 years ranked

Media & Entertainment

Brazil

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Entertainment; Executive Compensation; Intellectual Property; Technology; Telecommunications; Tax.

Career

Lisa is a tax lawyer who focuses on consulting for companies in the technology and entertainment industries. Using her expertise in digital law, Lisa provides a multidisciplinary approach to assisting clients in these markets.

Lisa also heads attix, an innovation initiative that Mattos Filho launched in October 2022.

Her tax practice specializes in consultation, transfer pricing, the applicability of international treaties, local and cross-border transactions, and structuring foreign companies’ business in Brazil.

In the field of technology, Lisa applies her broad knowledge of intellectual property, copyrights (including software), the rules of the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and the Brazilian Agency of National Cinema (Ancine), as well as regulatory aspects of video-on-demand (VOD), streaming, music, advertising, sports, and sports betting.

Education

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP)

MBA in Economic and Financial Administration

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

Specialization in Tax

New York University (NYU)

Extension Course in Entertainment Law

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Bachelor of Laws

Languages Spoken

Portuguese;

English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Gambling and Betting - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Lisa Worcman is a tax lawyer deeply experienced in advising clients in the gambling and betting sector on regulatory matters. Her storied activity in technology and entertainment law makes her a go-to adviser for international companies in these fields looking to understand and enter the Brazilian market.

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Media & Entertainment - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Lisa Worcman is noted for her strategic advice to clients in the media and entertainment sector. Combining strong regulatory expertise with deep tax knowledge, she advises on tax-efficient structures, licensing and cross-border matters. The lawyer is widely praised for her work with authorities such as the Brazilian National Film Agency (ANCINE) and for helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while optimising financial outcomes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Lisa Worcman is an exceptional lawyer, with a rare ability to understand operational challenges and offer innovative solutions to complex issues.
Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Lisa Worcman is very fast and proactive, and has a strong understanding of the industry.
Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Lisa has extensive knowledge of the sector, allowing her to understand complex matters and address them efficiently.
Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Lisa Worcman is highly proactive in monitoring legislation developments in Brazil, providing clear and effective communication even for non-specialists.
Media & EntertainmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Lisa is fantastic. One of the best lawyers I have worked with.
Media & EntertainmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Whenever we have a complex issue involving media and entertainment, Lisa is our go-to lawyer. She has a strong background and provides us with innovative perspectives.
Media & EntertainmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors