SENATE approves REDATA: special tax regime for data center services
The Plenary of the Federal Senate approved, on September 1, 2026, Bill No. 278/2026, which establishes the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (“REDATA”). The bill now proceeds to presidential approval. The approval of REDATA demonstrates a legislative focus on the development of Brazil’s digital economy. Through amendments to Law No. 11,196/2005 (the “Lei […]
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Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
Maurício represents financial institutions, companies, investment funds, multilateral institutions, and other investors in structured and project financing, infrastructure project development, mergers & acquisitions, financial transactions and regulatory matters and debt restructurings. His ESG & Impact services focus on sustainable finance, energy transition, and governance. His practice spans industries such as energy, water & sanitation, digital […]
Thays Gentil
Thays represents clients in operations within the telecom and technology industry, focusing on telecommunications regulation, internet, data protection, complex agreements, administrative proceedings, and mergers and acquisitions. She has expertise in Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) from both legal and technical-operational perspectives. Her international experience from 2019 to 2020 enhances her ability to advise on multi-jurisdictional […]
Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and Ministry of Finance start public consultations to promote dialogue on digital platform regulation
Anatel’s Subsidy Request No. 26/2023 and the Ministry of Finance’s Subsidy Request No. 1/2024 raise questions related to the impact on telecommunications network usage, imbalance among digital ecosystem players, and regulation of digital platforms from competition and economic perspectives.