The telecoms practice at Cescon Barrieu is led by recently promoted partner Thays Castaldi Gentil, who joined the firm in May 2023 following her departure from Mattos Filho. Her arrival has greatly bolstered the practice which now works with major telecoms clients on regulatory issues, commercial agreements and corporate and M&A matters, and showcases ‘extensive knowledge of ANATEL regulations and impeccable performance in administrative procedures specific to the sector’. Gentil is especially skilled in sector-related regulatory matters, but her expertise also extends to contentious issues, including arbitrations against ANATEL.
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- 'The telecoms team at Cescon Barrieu is distinguished by its high degree of specialisation in the subject, with extensive knowledge of ANATEL regulations and impeccable performance in administrative procedures specific to the sector.'
- 'The team is diverse, agile and extremely prepared for the most complex challenges, collaborating with innovative and flexible ideas and proposals aimed at accommodating the client's interests without sacrificing maximum legal certainty.'
- 'Partner Thays Castaldi Gentil has extensive experience in the telecoms sector. She puts herself in the client's shoes, deeply understanding the business strategy and thus presenting the solutions that best suit the company's interests.'
- 'The firm has gained a lot from hiring Thays Castaldi Gentil to the TMT team. Thays is a unique professional, very competent and dedicated, with in-depth knowledge of the telecoms sector.'
Key clients
- Telefônica Brasil
- Algar Telecom
- Megatelecom Telecomunicações
- Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Ótica
- Globalstar do Brasil
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges (Paris)
- Bird & Bird
- Oi S.A. – Em Recuperação Judicial
- Enel X Brasil
- Alibaba
- Gerdau
- Allen & Overy
- Deutsche Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Telefônica on strategic regulatory matters on a recurring basis, including complex agreements, administrative ligation, and legal opinions.
- Assisting Globalstar with regulatory aspects of service provision and in the renewal of a satellite licence for operating in the Brazilian territory.
- Assisting Algar Telecom with regulatory and legal matters in connection with the constitution of Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) in a submarine cable owned by the client.
Lawyers
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Thays Castaldi Gentil