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Brazil > TMT: Telecoms Tier 1

Trusted advisors to many of Brazil’s top telecoms companies, Mundie e Advogados provides a full-service TMT offering. Praised as ‘creative and efficient’ in finding solutions for its clients, the team advises on regulatory and transactional mandates for both domestic and foreign companies in the digital, technology and financial services sectors, assisting them navigate the ‘extremely complex’ regulatory framework. Elinor Cotait is particularly known for her telecoms regulatory expertise. Ana Claudia Beppu is adept at ‘precisely assessing the interdependencies between themes and trends’ in the market. Also of note in is Beatriz Faustino França, a recently promoted partner who specialises in IT and communications law, with strength in matters involving the satellite industry. Associate Francisco Sampaio is also a key member of the team, particularly in relation to telecoms infrastructure and regulation. Tomás Schoeller Paiva is no longer at the firm. Since publication, the whole telecoms team joined Veirano Advogados – effective as of January 2023.

Brazil > International trade Tier 2

Mundie e Advogados' trade practice adds value through its ‘quality of service and availability‘. The firm represents domestic manufacturers, importers, multinational companies and trade associations from across a wide range of industries. The team has been involved in a number of high-profile anti-dumping cases and sunset reviews, with clients coming from key Brazilian trading partners, including China, South Africa, Mexico, USA and Taiwan. The firm’s lead partners, Carol Monteiro de Carvalho and Andrea Weiss Balassiano, are fully plugged into the market and considered ‘top Brazilian trade practitioners who know what they are doing and get good results‘.

Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy) Tier 3

With deep regulatory knowledge of the Brazilian power sector, Mundie e Advogados advises across the full spectrum of electricity mandates, with a special emphasis on the generation segment. The team’s strength lies in contentious work, particularly administrative proceedings, and in regulatory issues, but its practitioners are also skilled in power purchase agreements and legislative and contractual matters. Department leader Rafael Fabbri D’Avila, who has more than two decades’ experience in power regulation, excels in administrative and regulatory disputes. Nathalya François is also recommended for complex regulatory issues in the electricity segment.

Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Tier 3

The data protection and cybersecurity offering at Mundie e Advogados sits within the firm’s wider regulatory and competition group. The team has extensive expertise in advising telecoms providers, FTA broadcasters, pay-TV providers, satellite operators and major international media conglomerates on issues related to LGPD compliance and data breaches. In addition, the team draws on expertise from the firm’s corporate and M&A, private equity and labour practices when advising clients. Elinor Cotait, Beatriz Faustino França, Enrico Romanielo and Ana Claudia Beppu jointly lead the department. Since publication, the entire team left to Veirano Advogados – effective as of January 2023.

Brazil > Labour and employment Tier 5

The employment group at Mundie e Advogados has several ‘highly technically prepared lawyers who are always available to assist‘. The firm has a strong following in the technology sector, where it represents several major multinationals on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Other key industries for the practice include agribusiness, energy, fashion, telecoms and business process outsourcing. Practice head Nadia Lacerda has led the team for over ten years.

Brazil > Corporate and M&A Tier 6

Mundie e Advogados‘ transactional team is noted for its strength in highly regulated sectors. Its in-depth knowledge of administrative law and regulatory issues positions it as a go-to firm for telecoms, media, technology, energy and infrastructure clients seeking assistance in corporate transactions and private equity deals. Recommended for his ‘extensive legal knowledge, understanding of the business world, great articulation and negotiation skills’, co-head Rodolpho Protasio leads on high-value M&A and private equity deals. Fellow co-chair Eduardo Zobaran complements his M&A practice with additional expertise in finance and civil law. Associates Leonardo Burlamaqui and Danusa Pereira Fernandes are also active in the practice.