BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados advises telecoms sector clients on corporate and compliance issues, while also representing them in litigation before judicial bodies. The firm's client base features mobile and landline operators, internet service providers, cable TV operators, and telecom unions and associations. Recent work has involved advising on disputes related to imposed obligations on telecom companies, providing consultancy on judicial objections to fines imposed by ANATEL, and guiding on the regulation of telecom services users' rights. The practice is led by litigation specialist Felipe Monnerat Solon De Pontes, who is well-versed in regulatory restrictions within the telecom sector and frequently handles cases before the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice. Co-heading the team are Paulo Henrique Figueredo De Araújo and Fabio Rodrigues Juliano, who also represent clients in telecom-related litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Renowned firm, with partners who have high expertise before higher courts.’
- ‘The firm offers high technical quality, agility in service provision, education and partnership among the entire team. They seek creative and efficient solutions. It is a firm that is always seeking to modernise and improve.’
- ‘Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes Rodrigues is a precise and unique professional. Vírginia Nogueira Garcia is thoughtful and sensible. Otávio Madeira is a distinguished professional and a unifying person. Érica Saad is intelligent and agile. Marcella Zarattini Martins is balanced and intelligent. Fabio Rodrigues Juliano is dedicated and creative. The characteristics that each professional above possesses make their work unique, differentiated and successful.'
- 'The firm stands out on the national legal scene for its technical excellence combined with personalised and highly strategic service. The firm combines academic depth with practical experience, which translates into solid, creative and results-oriented legal solutions. The quality of the service provided is reflected in the high level of trust of clients, who recognise the diligent, ethical and efficient performance of the team in cases of great complexity and impact.'
- 'The team is made up of professionals with solid training at the best universities in the country and abroad, as well as an internal culture focused on continuous updating and collaborative work. The team's multidisciplinary approach and critical thinking allow for an integrated approach to legal challenges, with a great ability to anticipate risks and opportunities.'
Key clients
- Renocirne Ltda.
- Vibra Energia
- Mercedes Benz
- Federação Nacional dos Administradores
- Cooperativa Dos Cafeicultores Da Zona de Mococa Agrícola Pecuária e Indústria Ltda.
- Cooperativa Regional Dos Cafeicultores de Poços De Caldas
- Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Ótica S/A
- Atento Brasil S/A
- Banco Triângulo S/A
- A. Madeira Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
- COPEN Companhia de Petróleo, Gás e Energia S/A
- Perugia Empreendimentos Imobiliários S/A
Work highlights
Assisted Telefônica with an appeal to the Superior Court of Justice regarding a decision on a public-interest lawsuit brought by the Consumer Protection Agency over alleged abusive charges regarding the use of TV connection points.
Represented Oi in a case against a provisional enforcement of judgment in a public-interest lawsuit filed by the MPRR, seeking a multimillion-dollar penalty.
Represented Claro in a public-interest lawsuit filed by the Federal Attorney General’s Office, concerning a contract between Claro and Serasa for the sharing of anonymised data.
Practice head
Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes Rodrigues; Paulo Henrique Figueredo de Araújo; Fabio Rodrigues Juliano
Other key lawyers
Vírginia Nogueira Garcia; Otávio Madeira; Érica Saad; Marcella Zarattini Martins