Demonstrating extensive experience in regulatory and commercial matters as well as administrative proceedings before ANATEL, Demarest Advogados is a go-to destination for local and international telecoms companies seeking advice in Brazil. Former practice head Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva, Vitor Amorim and Mauricio Carotenuto left the firm in May 2025.
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‘Great knowledge of the telecoms area, rarely seen in other firms.’
‘Highly qualified and up-to-date team with the most diverse topics involving the telecoms sector. Ability to deliver highly complex work in a short space of time. Very aligned team.’
‘The firm has a team of extremely qualified lawyers who offer services with excellence.’
‘Solid knowledge in the telecoms area. Very dedicated team, updated and available to solve complex issues involving the area.’
‘The firm stands out for the excellence of the legal service offered, supported by a highly qualified team. It differentiates itself in the national market due to its unique combination of specialised knowledge, commitment to innovation and a client-centric approach.’
Key clients
- V.tal
- Algar Telecom
- SKY
- Fibrasil
- American Tower
- Vero
- Shopee
- Seja Digital
- SBA Towers
- Camara-e.net
Work highlights
- Assisted V.tal with the submission of a request for intervention to the Federal Court of Audits (Tribunal de Contas da União - TCU) in a case related to the reversibility of assets associated/linked to Oi's fixed telephony concession.
- Advised Triple Play Brasil Participações and its subsidiary Videomar Rede Nordeste on the acquisition of the total equity interest of Webby Participações Societárias.
- Representing Mercado Livre and Shopee in cases opened by ANATEL related to the commercialisation of non-homologated telecoms products.
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
Alessandra Ungria