Fabio Kujawski > Mattos Filho > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Mattos Filho Offices
Al. Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 447
São Paulo, SP, CEP 01403-001
Brazil
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Fabio Kujawski
Work Department
Data Protection and Cybersecurity/Intellectual Property/Telecommunications/Technology/ Entertainment
Position
Partner
Career
Fabio has worked with technology, data protection, telecom, intellectual property, media and entertainment matters for over 20 years, with a focus on transactions, and regulatory and contractual issues. Fabio is the co-author and editor of the book ‘Legal Trends in Technology and Intellectual Property in Brazil’ (2014), and is an officer at the Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications Law (ABDTIC).
Languages
Portuguese and English
Memberships
Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications Law (ABDTIC).
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP);
Master of Laws in International Economic Relations – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP).
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > TMT: Telecoms
Mattos Filho continues to be a strong player in the telecoms field, regularly assisting domestic and foreign clients in high-profile transactional and regulatory matters. With extensive experience in the mobile, satellite and submarine cable segments, the firm is typically engaged in commercial agreements, concessions, public bids and contractual issues, and is also skilled at assisting international companies looking to establish a presence in the country. These are all core areas of activity for Fabio Ferreira Kujawski, who possesses a strong profile in the telecoms and technology sectors. Thays Castaldi Gentil left the firm in April 2023.
Brazil > TMT: Media
Drawing on its full-service structure and multidisciplinary expertise, Mattos Filho is well equipped to assist in all manner of media and entertainment matters, including tax, contracts, regulatory issues and litigation. With strong credentials in sports-related mandates, the team demonstrates proficiency in negotiating, drafting, and finalising sponsorship, trade mark, and licensing agreements for sporting events. An array of notable Brazilian and international media players – including TV broadcasters – also turn to the group for advice on advertising, copyrights and sponsorships. Lisa Worcman handles regulatory and tax-related issues pertaining to the media and entertainment sectors. Luiz Felipe Di Sessa, who joined from Cescon Barrieu in March 2022, specialises in non-contentious technology and IP mandates, regularly assisting clients in the drafting of IP agreements. Fabio Ferreira Kujawski, who brings over two decades’ experience in technology, IP, media and entertainment matters, focuses on transactions, regulatory compliance, and contractual issues.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy
Regarded by clients as ‘one of the best firms nationally‘ for data protection matters, Mattos Filho advises on the entire spectrum of privacy and cybersecurity issues. The firm has established itself as an authority in this field through its work in the development and implementation of sophisticated data compliance programmes and extensive experience in data incidents. A go-to choice for clients from the IT sector, the practice also acts for companies from the worlds of healthcare, insurance, financial services, retail and telecoms (among others) in negotiations with public authorities, risk assessments and litigation. The ‘highly technical and qualified‘ Fabio Ferreira Kujawski focuses on transactional, regulatory and contractual matters in the tech space, while Paulo Brancher ‘stands out for his extensive experience in IP‘, tech and telecoms. Thiago Luís Sombra is particularly skilled in anti-corruption, data protection and digital platform investigations, and often represents clients in contentious matters before the courts. Luiz Felipe Di Sessa, who joined in March 2022 from Cescon Barrieu, brought a wealth of experience in personal data protection and data processing compliance. Isabela Fernandes stands out at the associate level.
Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
Full-service powerhouse Mattos Filho is home to a market-leading technology, innovation and digital business team, which provides ‘assertive and efficient solutions‘ across the full spectrum of sector-related matters, notably cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and online marketplaces. Singled out for its regulatory expertise, the group attracts instructions from an impressive client roster, featuring tech giants, emerging growth companies, banks, and streaming platforms. Drawing on the firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities, the practice is well placed to handle tax and corporate-related matters, including M&A, financings and IT public procurement. Fabio Ferreira Kujawski and Paulo Brancher have a well-established reputation in this space, and are key points of contact for technology companies. Brasília-based Thiago Luís Sombra is singled out for his experience in litigation, technology, public law and compliance mandates, while Luiz Felipe Di Sessa works with start-ups and corporations on a range of IP, technology and privacy matters. Tax specialist Lisa Worcman oversees Attix, an innovation programme launched by the firm at the end of 2022 aiming to connect start-ups to established companies, and generate business opportunities and innovative partnerships.
Lawyer Rankings
- TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Brazil
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business Brazil
- TMT: Media Brazil
- TMT: Telecoms Brazil
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Capital markets
- Competition and antitrust
- Compliance
- Corporate and M&A: High-end
- Tax > Customs
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation
- Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy)
- Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
- Labour and employment
- City focus - Brasilia > Litigation
- Projects and infrastructure
- Real estate
- City focus - Brasilia > Tax
- Tax > Tax advisory
- Tax > Tax litigation
- TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
- Wealth and succession planning
- White-collar crime and investigations