Singled out for its ‘unique combination of specialised knowledge, commitment to innovation and a client-centric approach’, Demarest Advogados‘s TMT practice, which is divided into four teams focused on technology, IP and innovation, dispute resolution and start-ups, assists multinational tech corporations, and local and foreign start-ups with contentious and non-contentious matters. Practice head Tatiana Campello leads the IP and innovation part of the department, and excels in technology transfer agreements and licensing issues. Civil litigation and arbitration specialist Camila Biral is a go-to name for start-ups; recently promoted partner Fernando Maluf is also noted for his experience in constitutional, regulatory and tech-related disputes. Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva focuses on the telecoms and tech sector and is supported by recently promoted Vitor Amorim, whose expertise includes new technologies and media. Senior associate Camila Garrote focuses on digital law and IT.
Testimonials
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- 'Excellent structure, and agile services. The members of the team are engaged and available at any time. Qualified team that serves clients well.'
- 'Demarest stands out as a full-service firm of the highest technical quality and focused on delivering useful results to the client. I was very impressed at every stage, from registering as a client, interacting with the professional, to delivering the results.'
- 'Tatiana Campello is an exceptional professional. She doesn't waste time on peripheral issues and is accurate in delivering results to the client, in addition to being easy to deal with and very accessible.'
- 'Over the last few years, Demarest has formed an increasingly robust team to serve the TMT area, especially with the addition of Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva as a partner. Demarest's TMT practice stands out for combining in-depth knowledge of the market with broad knowledge of disciplines and legal issues that have been relevant to the media and entertainment industry, including data privacy, network fees and the like.'
- 'Tomás Filipe Schoeller Paiva stands out for his performance and commitment in delivering work. Vitor Amorim Mendonça Alves has also grown a lot in the firm in recent times and has added a lot to the results.'
- 'The firm stands out for the excellence of the legal service offered, supported by a highly qualified team. The firm differentiates itself in the national market due to its unique combination of specialised knowledge, commitment to innovation and a client-centric approach.'
Key clients
- Facebook Serviços Online do Brasil
- TripAdvisor Consultoria Em Publicidade de Viagens e Turismo
- Yuca Comunidade e Tecnologia
- Jokr Sarl
- Workforce Software
- AO3 Tecnologia
- Go Sharp Labs S.A.P.I. de C.V.
- Procom Indústria Eletrônica
- DXC Technology Company
- Central Nacional Unimed – Cooperativa Central
- Global X Brasil Gestora de Investimentos
- Spain Startup and Investor Services
- Joy Global
- Rimini Street
- ICM
- Mercado Livre
- Shopee
- UOL
- Pagseguro
- The Walt Disney Company
- Algar
- Virtueyes
- Camara-e.net
- Buser Brasil Tecnologia
Work highlights
- Representing Facebook in the context of discussions related to the collection and storage of logic gates by the application provider when receiving access from an IPv4 address.
- Representing LinkedIn in cases concerning the provision of internet user’s data and the removal of offensive content on the social media platform.
- Representing TripAdvisor Consultoria in cases concerning data supply, content removal on the platform, and application of penalties for users who practise conduct against the platform’s terms and conditions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tatiana Campello