BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados

BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados advises a broad range of domestic and international clients on privacy, data protection, internet, and digital law matters. The team regularly assists start-ups and tech companies with compliance and data-related disputes in Brazilian courts. It is also active in the AI space, advising on new regulations and drafting technical notes, while its litigation expertise is frequently called upon by banks in fraud and consumer protection cases. Practice head Eduardo Mendonça is a standout litigator with experience before Brazil’s Superior Courts, particularly in tech and regulatory matters. Felipe Mendonça Terra is noted for his expertise in civil liability. Former co-head André Zanatta and Fernanda Mascarenhas are no longer at the firm.