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Technology | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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The Technology section focuses both on Information Technology and on Privacy and Data Security. In relation to IT, 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. In relation to Privacy and Data Security, this relates to corporate compliance with privacy and information-management laws and 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 data security issues relating to cross-border transfers of data, such as in large-scale outsourcing transactions involving a number of 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
    Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mattos Filho is a distinguished full-service firm assisting leading players in the technology industry 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
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    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a renowned full-service firm advising prominent companies in the technology industry. The team draws upon its multidisciplinary skills to assist clients with investments in technology start-ups, as well as acquisitions and the development of platforms in the financial sector. The firm also shows 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.
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Band 2

  1. TozziniFreire Advogados
    2
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    TozziniFreire Advogados is a top-tier firm assisting leading companies from different industries, including retail, technology and aviation, with a range of technology-related issues. The team is experienced in handling software licensing agreement negotiations and acts in strategic technology litigation. It further acts on data protection law, including LGPD compliance, as well as litigation and administrative cases. The team can also provide DPO services and data breach counselling.
  2. Trench Rossi Watanabe
    2
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Technology
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 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 team regularly acts on drafting and negotiation of software licensing agreements and outsourcing matters. The firm can further assist clients with LGPD compliance and data protection impact assessments, and provides advice on DPO matters. Its contentious work includes technology and data protection litigation and administrative cases.
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Band 3

  1. b/luz
    3
    b/luz
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Baptista Luz Advogados is a respected practice group with a significant client portfolio comprising well-known players from a range of industries including technology, telecommunications and retail. The team is in possession of expertise relating to technology agreements and software licensing, as well as regulatory affairs. The firm also acts 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. Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    3
    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is a law firm able to advise clients on technology and 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. Opice Blum e Bruno Advogados Associados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    4
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão assists companies hailing from different industries with a range of technology and 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.
  2. Demarest Advogados
    4
    Demarest Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Demarest Advogados is a well-regarded firm advising companies on a range of technology matters, including litigation regarding internet products, as well as providing advice on IT agreements and software licensing. The team is also able to deal with LGPD compliance, data protection impact assessments and administrative proceedings. DPO services and cybercrime counselling are further capabilities of the team.
  3. Machado Meyer
    4
    Machado Meyer
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 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. Important clients from the technology and health sectors are part of its client portfolio.
  4. 4
    PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Pereira Neto | Macedo is a boutique with noted regulatory expertise in the technology sector. Its lawyers are experienced practitioners providing legal opinions on matters relating to cloud computing services, cryptocurrency and the Internet of Things.
  5. Rennó, Penteado, Sampaio Advogados
    4
    Rennó, Penteado, Sampaio Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Rennó, Penteado, Sampaio Advogados is a law firm commended for its experience inlegal analysis regarding feasibility on the use of databases, administrative proceedings on data obligations, and providing advice on bills of law related to online bets and internet and AI regulation. Clients from the telecommunication, energy and transportation sectors are frequently advised by the firm.
  6. 4
    Silveiro Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Silveiro Advogados is a respected firm assisting players from an array of industries including banking, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications with matters relating to technology and internet law. The firm also acts on data protection mandates, including LGPD compliance, as well as devising data breach response plans.
  7. Veirano Advogados
    4
    Veirano Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Veirano Advogados has a solid footprint in the sector and is often seen assisting clients with issues relating to cloud computing services and review of software agreements. The team has also 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.
  8. Bialer Falsetti Associados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Campos Thomaz Advogados
    Technology
    2024 | Band 4