A group of telecoms specialists from Mundie e Advogados moved to Veirano Advogados in January 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in the full spectrum of telecoms matters, and an impressive client roster comprised of major telecoms companies and clients active in the satellite, mobile, multimedia, financial services and network infrastructure segments. The 'highly experienced team' provides 'top-notch' advice on complex regulatory issues, including proceedings before the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), litigation and transactions, benefitting from strong links to the firm's corporate practice. Elinor Cotait, a reference in the market for regulatory issues pertaining to the telecoms sector, and Ana Claudia Beppu, who possesses over two decades' experience in telecoms, media and technology mandates, joined in early 2023, and now jointly oversee the department with Robson Barreto, Alberto Bragança, a key name for transactional work, and Fábio Pereira. Beatriz Faustino França, who stands out for her experience in the satellite segment, and Francisco Sampaio, a practitioner to note for deals and regulatory issues involving the telecoms infrastructure industry, also joined the firm in 2023.

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  • ‘The service provided is top-notch. Thefirm has a structure capable of meeting all the wishes of the clients.’

  • 'Highly experienced team and with a very successful track record.'

  • 'Ana Claudia Beppu and Elinor Cotait stand out for their high level of knowledge of the telecoms sector, having in multiple privatisations and the competitive bids.'
  • 'The prompt service is a differentiator.'
  • 'All professionals are highly qualified and provide good services. Outstanding lawyers I recommend include Ana Claudia Beppu.'

Key clients

  • TIM
  • SKY
  • EAF
  • Claro
  • Vodafone
  • AT&T
  • Microsoft
  • Pirelli
  • Cogent Communications
  • Elea Digital / Piemonte
  • SpeedCast
  • Gogo
  • Ituran
  • BT
  • Gilat
  • Nice inContact (Nice Solutions)
  • Tencent
  • Talkdesk
  • Cleartech

Work highlights

  • Advising TIM on the merger of the acquisition of Oi’s mobile business.
  • Advising EAF on the entity’s obligations and goals, defined in the tender invitation of the auction carried out by ANATEL to authorise the use of the frequency bands.
  • Advising SKY on matters related to the provision of telecoms services.

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Robson Barreto, Alberto Bragança, Elinor Cotait, Ana Claudia Beppu, Fabio Pereira