‘Cutting-edge law firm’ Mattos Filho is adept at advising domestic and multinational clients on the full scope of data protection and cybersecurity matters, ranging from compliance issues related to the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD), to security incidents and cybersecurity attacks. Paulo Brancher, a key contact for clients operating in the financial services, technology and e-commerce sectors, is skilled in security incidents and international data transfers. Fabio Kujawski is known for his expertise in data protection, focusing on transactions and regulatory issues. Data protection and cybersecurity specialist Thiago Sombra is especially noted for his work on complex security incident cases. Luiz Felipe Di Sessa combines technology and data protection expertise to advise on data processing compliance. Associate Isabela Fernandes plays a key role in data privacy matters.
Testimonials
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‘Mattos Filho is a cutting-edge law firm known for its experience and excellence in the area of privacy and data protection. The privacy team is diverse, very competent and collaborative. The firm's risk analysis is aligned with the profile of technology companies; it is disruptive and objective.'
‘We had the opportunity to work with Thiago Sombra, Isabela Fernandes. The team was very collaborative, with significant knowledge in the area and commitment to the work. We worked on a complex case that required a lot of dedication, not only to understand the business and the technical part, but also the dynamics and strategy of the company. The result was quite satisfactory.’
‘High availability and engagement of the team, especially the partners involved. Fast delivery with good quality. They support you in finding innovative solutions. They also deliver new ideas and have a differentiated legal and institutional strategy.’
‘The work provided by the data privacy team is exceptional. Any business-sensitive topics are shared with the firm with the certainty that the quality and result will be excellent. The team is very understandable regarding urgent demands and risk situations. They are open, creative and also knowledgeable about the market and legislation.’
‘I believe that the fact that the team is fully immersed in updates and new definitions by public authorities, market movements, and also understands the specifics of each market, make a huge difference. Our main recommendation is Thiago Sombra, who together with Isabela Fernandes presents cutting-edge work.’
Key clients
- Actis LLP
- ADM (The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company)
- Allianz Seguros
- Roku Inc.
- ByteDance
- Equinor Group
- Goldman Sachs
- Google Group (Google and Google Brasil Internet)
- Invenergy
- Lumentum Operations
- Meta Group (Meta and WhatsApp)
- Netflix
- The Nature Conservancy
Work highlights
- Advised Meta on several cybersecurity and data privacy issues such as analysing the feasibility of launching new products involving data processing and sharing under the LGPD, and applicable sectorial regulations.
- Advised Google on several cybersecurity and data privacy issues such as providing support to Google in its direct and indirect contributions to the public consultations opened by the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to regulate aspects of the LGPD.
- Advised Bytedance on several cybersecurity and data privacy issues such as providing legal assistance regarding the processing of data of children and adolescents by TikTok in Brazil.
