Veirano Advogados is a top choice for both contentious and non-contentious telecoms matters in Brazil, offering broad capabilities across regulatory, antitrust, corporate, transactional, and litigation work. The firm advises both domestic and international clients on launching or expanding telecoms operations in the country. The practice is jointly led from São Paulo by Elinor Cotait, who is highly regarded for her expertise in administrative and regulatory law, and Ana Claudia Beppu, known for her regulatory insights across telecoms, technology, and infrastructure. The team also includes Francisco Sampaio, who supports clients on telecoms infrastructure projects, including spectrum and orbital slot auctions. Enrico Romanielo handles telecoms-related transactions, including M&A and RAN sharing agreements. Beatriz França is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Veirano Advogados stands out for its excellence in client service, offering high-quality legal services that combine in-depth technical knowledge with a personalised and strategic approach. The team of lawyers is made up of qualified and experienced professionals in various areas of law, standing out in the national legal market for its capacity for legal innovation, including investments in ongoing training.’
- ‘Elinor Cotait and Ana Claudia Beppu are references when it comes to infrastructure in Brazil, having worked on the development of the legal framework for Brazilian telecoms.’
Key clients
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- Siga Antenado (EAF – Entidade Administradora da Faixa de 3,5 GHz)
Work highlights
Advised the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on a $100m loan and the structuring of the credit expansion program, launched by the Brazilian Ministry of Communications.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Elinor Cotait; Ana Claudia Beppu
Other key lawyers
Francisco Sampaio; Enrico Romanielo; Luiza Martorano; Amanda Bolonhês; Ana Luisa Domingues