Telecommunications | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Pereira Neto | Macedo is a top-notch firm with a strong telecommunications department assisting notable players in the industry with a variety of mandates. The team have experience representing clients in administrative procedures before regulators, as well as advising them on regulatory issues arising from debt restructuring and judicial reorganisations. It also draws upon its public law know-how to assist companies with concession agreements.

Veirano Advogados is a robust group, regularly engaged by important clients in the telecom market for legal, regulatory and antitrust advice. Veirano fields a team of seasoned practitioners demonstrating strong credentials in acquisitions, administrative procedures and compliance, spanning industries such as wireline telephony, mobile telephony and multimedia communication services.

Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados is a respected firm with a telecommunications practice frequently sought after by major national and international players in the telephony, satellite operation and digital transformation arenas. The firm relies on a deep bench to assist clients with an array of matters ranging from advice on the regulatory aspects of concession contracts to administrative and judicial litigation. Additional expertise advising clients on participation in public consultations relating to 5G before Anatel.

Mattos Filho is a respected full-service firm drawing upon the practice's multidisciplinary skills to advise clients on a range of telecommunication-related matters, including the regulatory aspects of M&A and investments in the sector. It has additional capability to represent telecommunications companies in administrative proceedings before Anatel.

Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados boasts a wealth of experience advising well known players in the telecommunications sector on a variety of matters. Its seasoned team has proven capabilities in defending the interests of clients in litigation against Anatel, providing regulatory advice and assisting with public consultations. The firm has additional expertise in advising clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A procedures in the sector.

Full-service firm Lefosse Advogados advises clients on a range of telecommunications mandates, including the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions and participation in public consultations. The firm has additional capability to represent companies in administrative proceedings before Anatel.

Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is sought after by important clients in the sector, to represent them in corporate and compliance discussions, especially before the superior courts. The team advises mobile and landline phone operators, internet providers, cable TV operators, and telecom unions and associations on a broad range of matters, including agreements, permits, concessions of use, infrastructure improvements, environmental licensing, land use and occupation rules.

Demarest Advogados provides a broad spectrum of services in the telecommunications field, from regulatory consultancy to administrative disputes. The team also provides guidance on investigation proceedings, regulatory clearance for telecom licences and contractual matters. Demarest is further noted for its growing expertise in the technology sector.

Mundie Advogados has a strong track record in the telecommunications industry assisting well known players from the mobile telephony, satellite operation and media sectors with complex regulatory issues. The team advises companies on Anatel's regulations and the implementation of MVNO operations, as well as OTT and fibre infrastructure matters. Additional expertise representing clients in administrative proceedings.

Souto Correa Advogados boasts an all-round telecommunications department. They are sought after by important clients in the sector to assist them with due diligence, administrative procedures before Anatel, elaborations and revisions of contracts, public civil actions, telecom authorisations, and the incorporation of telecom companies in Brazil.