The cybersecurity and data protection-focused practice at Pinheiro Neto Advogados is lauded for its ability to 'navigate complex legal matters with precision and expertise'. The 'highly skilled and experienced team of lawyers' frequently assists clients across the healthcare, insurance, financial services and technology sectors in risk management, data breach remediation actions and judicial litigation, including proceedings before the superior courts. The firm, which has recently opened an office in Tokyo in an effort to grow its client base and workload in the region, is also well versed in the structuring and implementation of LGPD programmes. Noted by a client as 'one of the best lawyers in the legal market', Ciro Torres Freitas is singled out for his 'vast knowledge of technology, internet, and data protection law'. Technology expert Larissa Galimberti regularly assists companies in the implementation of data protection compliance programmes and structuring of new products. André Zonaro Giacchetta and José Mauro Decoussau Machado are names to note for contentious matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Deep expertise in the field in which they operate as well as active client involvement. These all make the firm extremely competent.’
'Larissa Galimberti is recommended.'
'One of the most notable strengths of Pinheiro Neto Advogados is its highly skilled and experienced team of lawyers. The ones who work with me are very talented people who have a deep understanding of various practice areas. Whether it's data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, litigation, or any other specialised field, they have many very talented lawyers who can navigate complex legal matters with precision and expertise. In comparison to other firms, Pinheiro Neto Advogados stands out for its exceptional track record of success. The firm has a proven history of achieving favourable outcomes for its clients across a wide range of legal matters.'
'The individuals from Pinheiro Neto that we work with are very fast and accurate when providing us the information we need or request, whether it’s related to a new or ongoing case, or any other kind of issue that may come up. I can definitely mention and recommend partner Ciro Torres Freitas as someone who stands out. He has a vast knowledge of technology, internet, and data protection law and everything that has to do with cybersecurity and data privacy, which makes us sure that we are in good hands. Ciro has many qualities that make his work exceptional and extremely well done. He is organised, assertive, quick to find solutions and is always up-to-date on laws, policies and necessary procedures. He is surely one of the best lawyers in the legal market.'

Key clients

Amazon
ByteDance
Meta
Twitter
Yahoo
Shein
Amazon AWS
Amazon Twitch
AirBnb
Pfizer

Work highlights

Assisted Abastece-Aí Clube Automobilista Payment in a cybersecurity incident.
Assisted Serasa in the structuring of its new products in view of the Brazilian Data Protection Law and Bank Secrecy Law.
Assisting Hollister in the structuring and implementation of its LGDP compliance programme.