Latin America - Brazil

Souto Correa Advogados

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Souto Correa Advogados is a popular choice for music and performing artists seeking representation in complex disputes. In addition to its notable capabilities in litigation, the practice also handles contractual issues, business transactions and IP enforcement matters on behalf of its varied client base, which also features companies from the audiovisual and advertising segments. The team is led by a seasoned trio of lawyers: Leticia Provedel, who handles IP, transactional and contractual mandates for domestic and international clients; João Carlos Harres, who specialises in media and tech-related matters; and IP expert Mariana Vicentini Taylor.

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Key clients

  • Apple
  • Buser Tecnologia
  • Bloomberg
  • The Walt Disney Company (Brasil)
  • The Golden Globe Awards (The Hollywood Foreign Press Association)
  • Fox Entertainment
  • The Madison Square Garden Company
  • Gilberto Gil
  • Roberto Carlos and DC Set
  • Raul Seixas and Heirs
  • Nando Reis
  • Lulu Santos
  • Gusttavo Lima
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Diana Ross

Work highlights

  • Advising Bloomberg i+on affiliation agreements with local pay-TV providers and  on the launch of a subscription service.
  • Representing Roberto Carlos in several copyright litigation disputes against Warner and Universal Music, seeking the termination of agreements.
  • Representing Gusttavo Lima in a trade mark infringement action.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leticia Provedel, Mariana Vincentini Taylor, João Carlos Harres