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.
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‘José Mauro Decoussau Machado has been our counsel in dealings with collective management organisations, related IP issues and litigation in Brazil for almost 10 years. He provides outstanding legal advice, strategic input and business acumen to our projects. Machado is a top-notch lawyer from a global perspective and there are few lawyers in the world who match his expertise and service.’
'The team has considerable expertise in advising foreign domiciled companies on their activities in Brazil. They have a strong practice relating to tech companies in general and I have been impressed by their ability to look around corners and to translate the quirks of Brazilian law into easy, straightforward advice.'
'I have worked with Gustavo Gonçalves Ferrer and José Mauro Decoussau Machado, who I have found to be very knowledgeable and available. They have been incredibly impactful for our business in Brazil and have really helped us to craft a Brazil strategy for key areas of the business. They have invested time in understanding the business and considering the legal challenges it faces in Brazil. I consistently find their advice to be comprehensive, practical and straightforward.'
Key clients
- MGM Studios
- Meta
- Amazon
- Netflix
- Starz Entertainment
- NBC Universal Studios
- Sony
- HBO
- Twitch
- TikTok
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
José Mauro Decoussau Machado; Larissa Galimberti; Márcio Junqueira Leite; Carlos Strasburg; Gustavo Gonçalves Ferrer