BRAZIL Law and Practice Contributed by: Luiz Felipe Maia, Flavio Augusto Picchi and Débora Cunha Romanov, Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados – MYLAW
Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados – MYLAW is interna - tionally recognised for its expertise, and as a lead- ing Brazilian law firm in the gambling industry. The technology and gaming team’s practice focuses on sports betting, online and land-based casinos and lotteries, game developers and publishers, market- places, esports organisations, fantasy sports sites, poker clubs and tournaments, and all things related to gaming and entertainment. The firm also advo- cates for clients by closely monitoring and contribut- ing to the advancement of the local regulatory land-
scape of the gambling, betting and lottery industries before regulators and governmental authorities. The firm is recognised for its leadership and expertise in the areas of contract, corporate, tax, administrative and consumer law, as well as in the capital, IP, tech- nology, fintech and payment industries. Its lawyers are fluent in English, with most also being fluent in a third language (eg, Spanish, French or German). The firm’s partners have also been nominated by the most important international ranking bodies.
Authors
Luiz Felipe Maia is a founding partner at Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados − MYLAW, where he heads the technology and gaming practice. He counsels on corporate, contract and regulatory matters, including M&A,
Débora Cunha Romanov is a partner at Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados – MYLAW, working in compliance. She holds an LLB and a master’s degree in business administration from Universidade Presbiteriana
joint ventures, internet law, gaming law and strategic negotiations. He has worked as legal counsel for energy and IT companies, and as an attorney in renowned law firms. He holds an LLB from the University of São Paulo and a master’s degree in law from the Federal University of Pernambuco and is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
Mackenzie. She has a specialism in international law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, in administrative law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, and in DEI and organisational culture from FIA. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting at FIPECAFI, she holds professional certifications in anti-corruption compliance, data protection and ESG. Débora practises in the areas of business law, compliance and data protection, having worked at renowned law firms and as an in-house lawyer for national and multinational organisations.
Flavio Augusto Picchi is a partner at Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados – MYLAW’s technology and gaming practice, and is experienced in domestic and cross-border transactions and legal matters across
a range of industries. Flavio has worked in Brazil and the USA, and is a pioneer in providing legal services to start-up companies in Brazil. He holds an LLM in US and international law from the University of Miami, and an MSc in international law and a LLB from the University of São Paulo. He is a member of the Securities Law Committee of the Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association, and of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.
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