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Data Protection | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Brazil

Technology The Technology section focuses on Information Technology. Advising companies on technology regulations and drafting contractual agreements in the technology field, such as technology-transfer agreements and outsourcing contracts between large corporations and suppliers of IT services, are central components of active legal work in this field. Law firms advising investors or start-up enterprises in the IT sector, including those related to strategic agreements, regulatory adequation, corporate governance and IT litigation, are also significant forms of legal work for this section.  Please note: Data Protection and Privacy matters (LGPD) are not relevant in this section, as they should be included in the specific Data Protection ranking. Data Protection  This section relates to corporate compliance with privacy and information-management laws, namely the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and other regulations. Law firms advising on data security breaches and on the ramifications and requirements of data breach notifications also have relevant work in this field. Representing clients in investigations, enforcement actions, administrative procedures or litigation related to said data security breaches are also to be included in this section. International work in Privacy and Data Security can include advising clients with multinational operations on issues relating to cross-border transfers of data, such as in large-scale outsourcing transactions involving several countries, and on global or multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance programmes. 

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Band 1

  1. Mattos Filho
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    Mattos Filho
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mattos Filho is a distinguished full-service firm assisting leading players with some of the most sensitive matters in Brazil. Its deep bench is known for its pioneering take on the sector and is noted for being a safe port of call for high profile clients in the industry. Its expertise allows it to advise clients on LGPD compliance, data processing agreements and data breach investigations. The firm is also seasoned in litigation matters.

  2. Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    1
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a renowned full-service firm advising prominent companies in data protection matters. The team draws upon its multidisciplinary skills to assist clients showing important activity in the data protection arena due to its work on LGPD compliance, data protection agreements and cybercrime advice. Pinheiro Neto also handles high-stakes matters in court, representing key market players in ground-breaking disputes.

  3. TozziniFreire Advogados
    1
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    TozziniFreire Advogados is a top-tier firm assisting leading companies from different industries, including retail, technology and aviation.

    The team is experienced in handling data protection law, including LGPD compliance, as well as litigation and administrative cases. The firm can also provide DPO services and data breach counselling.

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Band 2

  1. Trench Rossi Watanabe
    2
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Trench Rossi Watanabe is a respected firm that advises companies hailing from a range of industries including healthcare, streaming and e-commerce. The firm assist clients with LGPD compliance and data protection impact assessments, and provides advice on DPO matters. Its contentious work includes data protection litigation and administrative cases.

  2. Veirano Advogados
    2
    Veirano Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Veirano Advogados has fostered data protection capabilities that enable it to act on LGPD compliance matters, as well as in administrative issues. The firm can also handle cybersecurity topics.

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Band 3

  1. b/luz
    3
    b/luz
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Baptista Luz Advogados is a respected practice group in data protection acting on LGPD compliance, which includes risk assessment and data mapping. The firm also provides advice on data protection agreements and offers DPO services, as well as capabilities in contentious issues.

  2. BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    3
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão assists companies hailing from different industries in data protection matters. It boasts particular expertise advising clients on regulatory mandates and representation of clients in contentious issues, including administrative cases. The firm also acts on LGPD compliance and data processing and transfer agreements.

  3. Demarest Advogados
    3
    Demarest Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Demarest Advogados is a well-regarded firm advising companies on a range of data protection matters. The team is able to deal with LGPD compliance, data protection impact assessments and administrative proceedings. DPO services and cybercrime counselling are further capabilities of the team.

  4. Machado Meyer
    3
    Machado Meyer
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Machado Meyer is a multidisciplinary team equipped to handle LGPD compliance mandates, as well as those relating to data breaches. The firm performs risk assessments and also represents clients before the ANPD.

  5. 3
    Silveiro Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Silveiro Advogados is a respected firm, acting on data protection mandates, including LGPD compliance, legal opinions, data protection impact assessments, and devising data breach response plans.

  6. Leonardi Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Opice Blum Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Azevedo Sette Advogados
    4
    Azevedo Sette Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Azevedo Sette Advogados is often sought out by clients to work on LGPD compliance, including performing data protection impact assessments. The team can also act on drafting and review of data protection agreements. The firm is acquainted with domestic and international clients from a range of sectors.

  2. Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    4
    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is a law firm able to advise clients on data protection litigation mandates, including those before the Superior Court of Justice. The team also handles LGPD compliance issues, including data mapping, risk assessment tasks and data breach mandates. The firm provides advisory work, such as drafting new terms of service and other regulatory issues.

  3. Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    4
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is frquently sought out due to its solid expertise in the field. The team regularly acts on data protection mandates, with an especial focus on data compliance such as LGPD. Their team is constantly seen advising clients from the technology and fintech sectors.

  4. Prado Vidigal Advogados
    4
    Prado Vidigal Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Prado Vidigal Advogados is noted for its growing expertise in the field. The firm is commended for providing legal support on privacy regulatory matters, LGPD compliance and data mapping, as well as operating as DPO for big tech clients. The team is regularly retained by clients in the technology, telecom and social media sectors.

  5. 4
    Rennó, Penteado, Sampaio Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Rennó, Penteado, Sampaio Advogados' data protection department is able to assist clients on a wide range of matters, from different levels of complexity. The team is highly commended for its experience in both consultancy work, as well as in administrative proceedings on data obligations. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in international data transfer cases.

  6. Campos Thomaz Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4
  7. Peck Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Becker, Bruzzi & Lameirão Advogados
    5
    Becker, Bruzzi & Lameirão Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Becker, Bruzzi & Lameirão Advogados is praised by market commentators and clients for their experience handling data protection matters. Their team assists clients in this field, especially on data privacy matters intertwined with consumer law and financial mandates.

  2. Lefosse Advogados
    5
    Lefosse Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Lefosse Advogados is a one-stop shop with a growing expertise on data protection, especially regarding management of data, due diligence, risk assessment on personal data leaks, management of ransomware attacks and LGPD compliance. The firm frequently advises clients from the banking, agribusiness and healthcare sectors.

  3. Chenut Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 5
  4. VLK Advogados
    Data Protection
    2025 | Band 5