BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Firm Profile
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EDIFICIO PRESIDENTE CASTELLO BRANCO 230
RIO DE JANEIRO
Brazil
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BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados > The Legal 500 Rankings
City focus - Brasilia > Litigation Tier 2
Best-known for its strong capabilities in the dispute resolution space, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is particularly active in the telecoms, technology and banking sectors, and a popular choice for banks and financial institutions in cases of administrative improbity and white-collar crime. Regular mandates also include discussions before the superior courts relating to the disclosure of sensitive information in the context of regulatory and criminal investigations. Co-head Eduardo Mendonça specialises in constitutional, digital, administrative, regulatory, and economic law, while Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes oversees the telecoms department. Rafael Barroso Fontelles has a keen focus on the banking sector. Other key individuals include Márcio Monteiro Reis and recently promoted partner Roberta Mundim.Practice head(s):
Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes
Key clients
Petrobras
Banco Volkswagen
ABRAPLEX
FGC
FEBRABAN
Banco Triângulo
SODEXO
Princesa do Sul
Indústria Missiato de Bebibas
Meta Facebook
Cocelpa – Celulose e Papel do Paraná
Atento Brasil
CPFL – Cia Piratininga
Copen
Sindicato de Jogadores de Futebol – SP e MG
FGC
Sena Advogados
Banco Votorantin
Moara Bio estimulante agro ambientais
Luis Dreyfus
Work highlights
- Represented Telefônica in a class action filed by the Federal Public Defender’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office of the State of Pará to impose the obligation of creating an online awareness campaign on cybersecurity.
- Acted for ACEL and ABRAFIX in filing a judicial claim against the Speaker of the City Council of São Paulo to declare unconstitutional the Consumer Defence Code (CDC) after the municipal legislature created a series of new telecoms consumer norms applicable only to the city of São Paulo.
- Represented Google in several lawsuits concerning orders to provide the location history data of claimants who are seeking payment of labour claims, especially additional working hours.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Tier 3
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados leverages its ‘in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and personal data protection’ to advise clients from the telecoms, technology and banking sectors on a range of privacy matters. Assisting with the structuring of LGPD-compliant programmes and policies is a key strength for the department, which is active in both non-contentious issues and litigation. André Zanatta, whose previous in-house experience in Big Tech is noteworthy, excels in tech and privacy-related class actions. Eduardo Mendonça handles numerous sensitive enforcement cases related to user privacy, and shines on cases before the superior courts. Associate Fernanda Mascarenhas assists with a range of consulting, administrative and regulatory matters related to data breaches and data privacy.Practice head(s):
André Zanatta
Testimonials
‘BFBM’s main differentiator is its in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and personal data protection, as well as its clients’ business. This makes them able to give practical, tailor-made suggestions and recommendations. In addition, the quality of the litigation team is excellent.’
‘André Zanatta stands out for his competence, depth and excellent interpersonal skills. He puts the customer first and is, without a doubt, a reference in this market.’
‘Excellence at providing legal advice on cybersecurity and data privacy.’
‘The firm has a very robust team with in-depth knowledge of data protection.’
‘Fernanda Mascarenhas stands out for her knowledge in the area and her way of dealing with the client. She seeks to understand the business and propose alternatives to balance compliance with legal obligations and scalable business development. André Zanatta is a well-known partner who gives his clients confidence and demonstrates in-depth knowledge.’
‘The team is very efficient, assertive and always available in case of doubts or necessary changes. The work presented was exceptional.’
Key clients
Mercado Livre
Unico IDTech
Stone
Tiba
Tuddu
Buser
Ceptis
LiberFly / Zamorfe
InternetLab
Clara
Albar
Monkey Exchange
Verallia
CRAL
Trillion Digital Services
Profarma
HealthBit
Voetur
Work highlights
- Representing Banco Votorantim in a public-interest lawsuit filed by SIGILO, which alleged that the client did not comply with the LGPD and carried out improper data processing.
Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business Tier 4
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is skilled at handling litigation work for its international and local technology clients. In addition to its strong performance in contentious matters, the firm is also adept at handling regulatory matters related to AI and cryptocurrencies. Digital law specialist Eduardo Mendonça , who regularly handles sensitive class actions and litigation before the superior courts, jointly oversees the department with André Zanatta, whose previous in-house experience at a tech giant is noteworthy. Felipe de Melo Gonte is a name to note for regulatory matters involving new technologies and applications, while Felipe Terra focuses on technology, litigation and consumer law.Practice head(s):
Eduardo Mendonça; André Zanatta
Testimonials
‘André Zanatta is an expert in the technology sector, especially due to his previous experience at Google.’
Key clients
Mercado Livre
Tiba
Tuddu
Gabriel
Essity
Ceptis
Clara
Buser
InternetLab
Itaú Unibanco
Nubank
Monkey Exchange
ABACT – Association of Contemporary Art Galleries
Fortes D’Aloia e Gabriel
Pivo
Albar
ABACT – Association of Contemporary Art Galleries
Work highlights
- Acting for Google Brasil Internet in an unfair competition case.
- Supported TikTok in the creation and assessment of new internal guidelines for content removal requests.
- Assisting Google Brasil Internet with a class action to declare the illegality of texting apps.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 5
Singled out for its experience before the superior courts in Brazil, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is particularly active in litigation involving the banking, telecoms and digital spaces. Its sectoral coverage is not restricted to these fields, as the team is also regularly engaged by leading domestic and international clients operating in the oil and gas, insurance and entertainment industries. The firm recently created a sub-group focused on judicial restructurings, which is under the leadership of Rafael Barroso Fontelles, whose areas of expertise include civil, commercial, consumer and constitutional cases at all levels of the court system in Brazil. Specialised in digital law, Eduardo Mendonça is regularly engaged in matters concerning regulatory issues and freedom of speech. Felipe Monnerat, who oversees the telecoms law team, is skilled in proceedings before the high courts.Practice head(s):
Rafael Barroso Fontelles; Eduardo Mendonça; Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes
Testimonials
‘Objective and assertive team. Always understand the urgency of our demands and provide advice in an impeccable manner.’
‘They know the substantive law and jurisprudence of the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court.’
‘Team is well prepared and available to implement constant improvements.’
‘Felipe Monnerat Solon de Pontes is an exceptional and extremely competent professional.’
Key clients
Itaú Unibanco
Itaú Unibanco Holding
Kirton Bank – Banco Múltiplo
Sindicato Nacional das Empresas de Telefonia e de Serviço Móvel, Celular e Pessoal (Sinditelebrasil / Conexis Brasil Digital)
Renocirne Ltda
Telefônica Brasil
Verisure Brasil Monitoramento de Alarmes
Work highlights
- Acting for Telefônica Brasil in a dispute regarding the termination of a contract for alleged unlawful conduct.
- Representing Itaú Unibanco in a dispute regarding the extension of debts originating from rural credit and the privatisation of Banestado.
- Assisting Itaú Unibanco Holding in a lawsuit relating to an M&A transaction in the financial sector.
Brazil > Public law Tier 5
The 'highly qualified team' at BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados offers a strong service with an emphasis on constitutional, administrative, and regulatory law. Clients in the energy sector regularly call on the firm for its highly specialised litigation expertise; administrative disputes and cases before the superior courts feature prominently on its workload. The team is led by three experienced practitioners: Ana Paula de Barcellos is a distinct choice for constitutional and administrative litigation; Márcio Monteiro Reis ('a talented professional, with extensive academic background and negotiation skills') is a litigation specialist working extensively in matters involving public sector contracts and economic regulation; and Rafael Barroso Fontelles is noted for his aptitude in the regulatory banking sphere.Practice head(s):
Ana Paula de Barcellos; Márcio Monteiro Reis; Rafael Barroso Fontelles
Testimonials
‘Technical capacity, knowledge of internal procedures and regulations, as well as appreciation of details.’
‘High technical competence of the team, very well-articulated joint work, client empathy, and ability to meet deadlines.’
‘Márcio Monteiro Reis demonstrates great legal knowledge and articulation with TCU representatives. ‘
‘Highly qualified team, with direct partner-involvement in matters. They have flexibility to negotiate fees and payment terms and are highly collaborative in meeting the company’s needs.’
‘Márcio Reis is a talented professional, with extensive academic background and negotiation skills.’
Key clients
Itau-Unibanco
Bradesco
Banco Votorantim
Telefonica
Coca-Cola
Abraplex
Cinemark
Algar Telecom
Febraban
Claro
Uber
Verisure
Serasa Experian
Ripio
Andrade Gutierrez
Banco Volkswagen
Vibra (former BR Distribuidora)
Petrobras
Ceptis
ACSC
Espólio de José Paulo Junqueira Lopes
Empresa de Praticagem dos Rios, Portos e Canais da Bacia Amazônica Oriental
Fenasaúde
Work highlights
- Acted for Petrobras’ former and current managers in an administrative proceeding before the TCU regarding the implementation of the Suape Petrochemical Complex (PQS) by Petrobras.
- Represented Petrobras’ former supply director and former executive directors in an administrative dispute before the TCU involving the implementation and discontinuity of oil refineries in the state of Maranhão,
- AdvisedVibra Energia on the applicability of public law in an action filed by the labour union of Minas Gerais state workers.
Brazil > TMT: Telecoms
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados > Firm Profile
The firm was founded in 2013, to continue the legacy of Luis Roberto Barroso & Associados, which already had over 30 years in the Brazilian dispute resolution market.
It consolidated its work in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, where it operates with excellence.
All the lawyers at the firm have outstanding academic backgrounds and the team frequently tackles the most complex cases for clients. The firm also provides volume litigation to certain strategic clients who have a large demand for dispute resolution.
Exclusively focused on dispute resolution matters, and being able to handle arbitration and litigation cases, the team frequently tackles the most complex cases for its stellar clientele and also provides volume litigation to certain strategic clients who have a large demand for dispute resolution. The group is well-known for its decisive presence in the superior courts of Brazil and is frequently sought after by clients when their proceedings reach such instance, after having initially been handled by other law firms. It is also well-known for its performance solving international contracts and corporate issues.
They work mainly in the areas of litigation, data protection, public law, technology, telecoms, consumer law and labour, in which they work with trained and experienced professionals.
The firm has four main purposes:
- Diversity (to be a plural workplace, with people from all backgrounds, religions, races and genders)
- Balance (to value the well-being of its people and achieve a healthy work-life balance),
- Solidarity (to offer Pro-Bono work to those who need help to access the judiciary)
- Innovation (to drive technological innovation within the firm and the legal sector).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner | Renata Saraiva | rsaraiva@bfbm.com.br | 61 99985-1550 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Konstantinos Andreopoulos | Partner | View Profile | |
Paulo Araujo | Partner | View Profile | |
Rafael Barroso Fontelles | Partner | View Profile | |
Eduardo Mendonça | Partner | View Profile | |
Felipe Monnerat | Partner | View Profile | |
Márcio Monteiro Reis | Partner | View Profile | |
Renato Rocha | Partner | View Profile | |
Carmen Tibúrcio | Partner | View Profile | |
André Zanatta | Partner | View Profile | |
Ana Paula de Barcellos | Partner | View Profile |