Mr Márcio Junqueira Leite > Pinheiro Neto Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

With ‘considerable expertise in advising foreign domiciled companies on their activities in Brazil‘, the entertainment practice Pinheiro Neto Advogados is singled out for its wealth of experience in IP litigation within the media sector. The firm is well versed in representing clients in a range of IP and media contentious matters, such as disputes involving image rights protection, trade mark infringement and content removal on streaming platforms. Additionally, the team also assists industry players with the review of commercial agreements, the implementation of new platforms, and the negotiation of contracts and royalties. A key practitioner in this space, José Mauro Decoussau Machado is seen with great regularity advising on media-related transactions and IP litigation. Larissa Galimberti assists with the structuring, drafting and negotiation of IP, technology and media agreements. Counsel Márcio Junqueira Leite is active in media, entertainment, IP, technology and commercial litigation mandates. Newly promoted partner Carlos Strasburg advises media clients on IP litigation, while senior associate Gustavo Gonçalves Ferrer is noted for his knowledge of media, entertainment, data protection and IT issues.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados stands out in the technology, innovation and digital business landscape for its longstanding experience in sector-related both contentions and non-contentious mandates. Best-known for its top-tier expertise in regulatory issues, the team is regularly instructed by major tech, financial services, and e-commerce companies, as well as digital and social media platforms. The firm has a base in Palo Alto, enabling it to assist Silicon Valley giants and start-ups effectively. Raphael de Cunto brings together knowledge of corporate law, media and technology matters; André Zonaro Giacchetta is the go-to name for litigation involving IP rights and technology transfer issues; and José Mauro Decoussau Machado handles both litigation and transactional work for tech clients. Larissa Galimberti is proficient in the structuring of new tech products, services and platforms, with a particular focus on the banking, healthcare, and agribusiness sectors. Internet specialist Ciro Torres Freitas advises on data protection issues, while Márcio Junqueira Leite handles a mix of commercial litigation, IP and technology matters.