KLA Advogados‘ technology practice is well positioned to advise IT and digital companies on a range of technology transactions, including new business ventures, vendor partnerships, and M&A. The team also develops corporate policies to safeguard digital formats and supports clients with a wide variety of technology-related agreements. The group is led by Karin Alvo, who focuses on corporate and M&A matters, and Ana Carolina Cesar, who is experienced in handling IP, privacy and data protection and emerging technologies. Cesar advises clients on regulatory compliance and AI issues, including assisting with AI governance.
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Key clients

  • Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
  • Shiseido Do Brasil Ltda. (Shiseido)
  • Karl Storz Endoscopia Brasil Ltda. (Karl Storz)
  • Shoulder S.A. (Shoulder)
  • Trix Investimentos Ltda.
  • Kaszek Ventures Vi, Lp
  • Gut Agency
  • Hidrovias Do Brasil S.A. (Hbsa)
  • Venturus Ltda.
  • Grpqa Ltda. (Grupo Quintoandar)
  • Tripleten Inc.
  • Procter & Gamble Ltda. (P&G)

Work highlights

Represented the Wikimedia Foundation in a case currently pending before the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF).
Assisted Goodwater for Teachy with carrying out legal due diligence aimed to support a Series A investment round and which encompassed corporate, tax, labor, and contractual matters.
Assisted GUT Agency with the responsible use of artificial intelligence systems within its operations.

Practice head

Karin Alvo; Ana Carolina Cesar

Other key lawyers

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