
The data protection and privacy practice at Trench Rossi Watanabe advises clients on a broad range of privacy and cybersecurity matters, including incident response, compliance programmes and data protection issues arising from emerging technologies and AI. The team has particular strength in regulatory compliance, assisting clients with data governance frameworks and compliance with ANPD requirements. It also advises on international data transfers and data-driven transactions. Practice head Flávia Amaral focuses on cybersecurity matters, including cyber readiness and incident response planning, while co-head Flavia Rebello specialises in data projects, privacy policies and data breach matters. Ludmila Lago advises domestic and international companies on technology transfers and data protection issues.
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Key clients
- AstraZeneca
- ThermoFisher
- Fosnor/Galvani Fertilizantes, Ortho
- GE Healthcare
- Alnylam
- Inditex
- JLL - Jones Lang Lasalle
- Knight Therapeutics
- Korn Ferry
- Mercado Livre
- Motorola Solutions
- MSD
Work highlights
Advised Alnylam Pharmaceuticals on data protection matters and represented it in complex compliance initiatives involving sensitive health data.
Advised Knight Therapeutics on multijurisdictional data privacy matters, including cross-border compliance, consent harmonisation, and privacy audit strategies across Latin America.
Advised the NFL on data protection compliance and contractual matters for its return to Brazil, including the deployment of facial recognition technology and drafting bespoke privacy clauses for ticketing agreements.
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Leading associates
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Ludmila Lago
Practice head
Flavia Rebello; Flavia Amaral
Other key lawyers
Ludmila Lago; Pedro Casella; Daniele Ramos
