Lefosse Advogados‘ telecoms practice handles complex transactions for Brazilian and international industry players, and is also equipped to advise on regulatory matters and proceedings before ANATEL. Telephony, internet, support infrastructure, satellite and submarine cables are all key areas of expertise for the team, which often assists with regulatory approvals for emerging technologies. Public law and regulatory specialist Eduardo Carvalhaes oversees the telecoms department. Key support is offered by associate Karen Coutinho on regulatory, contractual and transactional matters.
Testimonials
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‘The firm's distinguishing feature lies in the technical knowledge and helpfulness of the team in meeting demands.’
‘High knowledge of the telecoms sector, technical quality and availability.’
Key clients
- Instituto Escola Conectada
- Vero
- Omnispace
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Winity II Telecom
- IHS Towers
- American Tower
- Cisco Systems
- Desktop
- Surf Telecom
Work highlights
- Advised Vero on merging with America Net, forming Brazil's largest independent fixed broadband internet access provider, subject to regulatory approvals, handling ANATEL consent and regulatory analysis for America Net.
- Assisted Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation with a bridge loan agreement for Aligned Data Centers' acquisition of equity interests in Odata companies.
- Assisting Winity Telecom with ongoing administrative proceedings with ANATEL.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo Carvalhaes