Caio Mario Da Silva Pereira Neto leads the telecoms practice at Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados that is adept at assisting major telecoms companies with regulatory and contentious matters. Its wide-ranging expertise covers issues concerning universal service obligations, net neutrality, and spectrum sharing. The practice has a particularly strong presence in sector-related litigation, representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings before ANATEL as well as in arbitration cases. Practice head Pereira Neto possesses a longstanding track record in disputes and regulatory matters in this space. Mateus Piva Adami works alongside Neto in complex telecoms mandates, while Daniel Douek is highly knowledgeable of competition law issues within the telecoms sector.

At the forefront of telecoms issues in Brazil, the team at Veirano Advogados acts for major mobile and telephone providers as well as pay-TV services, network infrastructure, broadband services, and satellite communications companies in the entire spectrum of sector-related mandates. The practice is particularly skilled in regulatory issues, new product launches, and administrative and judicial litigation, but its expertise in the telecoms sector also extends to corporate, transactional and antitrust matters. The practice is under the joint leadership of industry veterans Elinor Cotait and Ana Claudia Beppu; Cotait is noted for her knowledge of telecoms regulations, while Beppu stands out for her experience in administrative and constitutional law-related matters. Other key practitioners include Beatriz Faustino França, who excels in regulatory issues within the satellite industry, and Francisco Sampaio, who assists with the development of telecoms services in Brazil, including spectrum and orbital auctions.

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. Practice head Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva handles the entire spectrum of sector-specific mandates, covering passive infrastructure, provision of telecoms services, spectrum use, and certification of equipment. Senior associate Vitor Amorim Mendonça Alves  is a name to note for industry-related regulations, while associate Mauricio Carotenuto is especially active in claims before ANATEL.

As a full-service law firm, Mattos Filho is well positioned to assist telecoms clients with the entire range of sector-related matters, covering regulations, transactions, commercial matters, public bids and litigation. Bringing together expertise in telecoms and technology, Fabio Kujawski maintains a broad practice advising clients on public bids and concessions as well as M&A, commercial agreements and regulatory issues. The team has recently been involved in complex contentious mandates and a number of notable corporate transactions, acting for both local telecoms operators and multinational companies who require cross-border assistance.

Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados is particularly sought out by telecoms clients for its strength in contentious matters, including administrative disputes before regulatory authorities, as well as judicial disputes and arbitrations against ANATEL. The group also possesses a solid track record in sector-related transactions and public bids, having most recently assisted major telecoms companies with the 5G auction. Best known for her expertise in regulatory and contentious matters in the telecoms sector, Ticiane Moraes Franco jointly oversees the practice with Rodrigo Azevedo Greco, who draws on his former in-house experience at a major mobile service provider to advise telecoms players. Focused on administrative disputes, associate Derick de Mendonça Rocha handles claims before ANATEL.

Lauded for its 'exceptional performance' in litigation, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is regularly sought out by telecoms companies requiring representation in cases before ANATEL, the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice. Typical mandates include disputes involving industry-specific agreements, permits, concessions of use, and infrastructure improvement. Team lead Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes Rodrigues excels in regulatory issues, and leads on telecoms cases before the Brazilian courts.

The telecoms practice at Cescon Barrieu is led by recently promoted partner Thays Castaldi Gentil, who joined the firm in May 2023 following her departure from Mattos Filho. Her arrival has greatly bolstered the practice which now works with major telecoms clients on regulatory issues, commercial agreements and corporate and M&A matters, and showcases ‘extensive knowledge of ANATEL regulations and impeccable performance in administrative procedures specific to the sector‘. Gentil is especially skilled in sector-related regulatory matters, but her expertise also extends to contentious issues, including arbitrations against ANATEL.

Lefosse Advogados‘ telecoms practice handles complex transactions for Brazilian and international industry players, and is also equipped to advise on regulatory matters and proceedings before ANATEL. Telephony, internet, support infrastructure, satellite and submarine cables are all key areas of expertise for the team, which often assists with regulatory approvals for emerging technologies. Public law and regulatory specialist Eduardo Carvalhaes oversees the telecoms department. Key support is offered by associate Karen Coutinho on regulatory, contractual and transactional matters.

The telecoms practice at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados sits within the wider infrastructure group and is led by telecoms expert Milene Louise Renée Coscione, who joined the firm in September 2023 from Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados . The firm is now positioned to assist clients with regulatory compliance, M&A, crisis management, and contentious mandates in this space. Practice head Coscione regularly advises telecoms players on regulatory issues and public bids.

Public law powerhouse Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados provides assistance to large telecoms companies and governmental entities in both regulatory and administrative law matters. Contractual mandates and negotiations with telecoms operators are other areas of activity for the group, which also provides legal opinions on the sale of telecoms equipment. Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto advises public and private sector clients on public concessions and PPPs; Eduardo Augusto De Oliveira Ramires specialises in regulatory issues pertaining to the telecoms sector; and Luis Justiniano Haiek Fernandes handles contentious and non-contentious matters, including proceedings before regulatory agencies. Milene Louise Renée Coscione is no longer at the firm.

TozziniFreire Advogados is retained by an increasing number of telecoms companies seeking advice on corporate and commercial matters, M&A, administrative proceedings before ANATEL and litigation. Marcela Waksman Ejnisman, whose expertise covers all segments of TMT, leads the information technology and telecoms practice. Litigator Luíz Virgílio Pimenta Penteado Manente is regularly engaged in telecoms disputes, which is also an area of focus for Luciana Bazan Martins Bisetti.