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Mattos Filho Offices

Al. Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 447
São Paulo, SP, CEP 01403-001
Brazil
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Luiz Felipe Di Sessa

Work Department
Data Protection & Cybersecurity; Intellectual Property; Technology; Entertainment
Position
Partner
Career
Luiz Felipe advises clients in all legal matters related to intellectual property, technology and personal data protection. With over two decades of relevant experience, Luiz has been guiding clients – ranging from startups to large corporations – through the complexities of Brazil’s legal landscape, addressing both transactional and regulatory challenges.
Recent professional highlights include: advising and shaping business models driven by emerging technologies; providing strategic counsel on the development, use, and commercialization of AI solutions in Brazil; structuring deals that account for the unique aspects of Brazilian law, particularly those impacting intellectual property assets and personal data processing; engaging in transactional law, with a focus on negotiating complex agreements in the context of M&A, joint ventures, and other high-stakes deals where technology, IP or data matters are central to the deal; and acting before regulatory authorities on data protection matters.
Languages
Portuguese; English; Italian; French
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC-SP);
Postgraduate Degree in Intellectual Property – Escola Superior de Advocacia (ESA-SP);
LL.M. in Intellectual Property – World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and University of Turin.
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
(Next Generation Partners)Mattos Filho acts as legal adviser to big tech players, start-ups, banks and digital platforms in regulatory, transactional and contractual matters. The team is well versed in the structuring of new businesses, products and services, and showcases strength in emerging issues, such as AI, blockchain, crypto and deep fakes. With over two decades of experience in media, entertainment, tech, data protection and IP matters, Fabio Kujawski offers advice on transactions, contracts and regulations within the tech sector. Paulo Brancher is a key contact for banking, financial services, tech and e-commerce companies, while Thiago Sombra is especially skilled at acting for industry players in administrative proceedings, contractual and compliance matters. Luiz Felipe Di Sessa is knowledgeable of digital platforms, technology licensing and transfers. Lisa Worcman focuses on the intersection of tech and media, and is an authority on related tax issues.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy
‘Cutting-edge law firm‘ Mattos Filho is adept at advising domestic and multinational clients on the full scope of data protection and cybersecurity matters, ranging from compliance issues related to the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD), to security incidents and cybersecurity attacks. Paulo Brancher, a key contact for clients operating in the financial services, technology and e-commerce sectors, is skilled in security incidents and international data transfers. Fabio Kujawski is known for his expertise in data protection, focusing on transactions and regulatory issues. Data protection and cybersecurity specialist Thiago Sombra is especially noted for his work on complex security incident cases. Luiz Felipe Di Sessa combines technology and data protection expertise to advise on data processing compliance. Associate Isabela Fernandes plays a key role in data privacy matters.
Lawyer Rankings
- Next Generation Partners Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
- TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Brazil
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business 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)
- Tax > Tax litigation
- Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
- Insurance
- Labour and employment
- Tax > Tax litigation
- City focus - Brasilia > Litigation
- Projects and infrastructure
- City focus - Brasilia > Public law and regulation
- 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