Paulo Brancher > Mattos Filho > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.

Mattos Filho has an ‘extremely approachable and cordial‘ banking and finance team with experience across the full range of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The firm acts for an impressive mix of domestic and international banks, and has been involved in several high-profile borrower-led financings for international clients, such as Norsk Hydro and Apollo Global Management. The ‘very technical‘ group, which is commended for its ‘solid practical knowledge of matters related to the debt market and infrastructure‘, recently handled several large-cap financings in the energy sector. With a wealth of experience in all types of lending transactions, from structured finance to syndicated loans, Frederico Kerr Bullamah is widely recommended by clients for his ‘great technical competence and availability’. Other key partners include Bruno Tuca, a reference for debt transactions, special situations and securitisations, and structured finance specialist Marina Anselmo Schneider. Pablo Sorj and Bernardo Môcho are noted on the project finance side, while Flavia Magliozzi handles deals in the financial and capital markets. Paulo Brancher and Marina Procknor are noted for their in-depth knowledge of banking regulatory matters.