LAWYER PROFILE

Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva

Brazil 2026

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Telecommunications

Brazil

9 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Telecommunications, Public Law, Infrastructure, Media, and Technology.

Career

Tomás Paiva advises Brazilian and international clients on regulatory and contractual matters in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) and infrastructure sectors. His practice encompasses regulatory advisory work—including regular engagement with key regulatory authorities such as ANATEL and ANCINE—as well as the structuring and negotiation of complex transactions involving TMT-related products and services. Tomás has extensive experience across a broad range of technologies and regulatory frameworks, having advised on major transactions in the sector and built a strong track record in securing regulatory approvals.

Personal

PhD summa cum laude in Constitutional Law from the Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne.

PhD summa cum laude in Constitutional Law from the University of São Paulo (USP).

LL.M. in Constitutional Law from the University of Lisbon.

Bachelor's degree in law from the Centro Universitário de Brasília (UniCEUB).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Telecommunications - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva is noted for his work on complex telecommunications mandates, combining regulatory expertise with experience in structuring and negotiating sophisticated transactions. He advises Brazilian and international clients on regulatory and contractual matters, with a particular focus on new technologies and digital platforms.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tomas Paiva has distinguished himself through his strong technical skills, professional approach and ability to handle complex issues with clarity and objectivity. His work is consistent and well structured. He inspires confidence and adds value to strategic discussions.
TelecommunicationsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Always available and extremely business-oriented, Tomás is one of the most clever and brilliant telecom lawyers I have worked with.
TelecommunicationsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Tomás is a well-rounded and impressive professional, with extensive experience and strong relationships with both industry players and regulatory authorities. He shows deep knowledge of his field and a clear understanding of the importance of each project for the client.
TelecommunicationsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Tomás is one of the leading lawyers in the telecommunications and technology sector in Brazil. He is highly capable and handles the sector’s challenges well, bringing efficient and creative solutions.
TelecommunicationsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors