With a genuine commitment to innovation and sustainability, he founded PDK Advogados with the purpose of building a powerful value chain for clients, partners and the community.
Rafael Pistono has more than 20 years of experience as an executive and lawyer, advising national and international organizations, with a focus on the corporate, contractual and regulatory aspects specific to each sector, particularly Telecommunications and Technology.
He holds a Law degree from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), specializes in Digital Law and holds an MBA in Administration, Finance and Value Creation from PUC-RS. He has extensive experience in negotiation processes, both in the private and public sectors, with significant performance in the institutional representation of organizations across different industries.
He is a member of the Corporate Investigation Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association, where he has previously served as President of the Telecommunications Committee and Vice President of the Information Technology and Innovation Law Committee. He is also an author and coordinator of e-books and articles on telecommunications, technology and business law.
Recently, he became a member of the first Telecommunications Regulation Committee, created by one of the most respected teaching and research institutions in Latin America, FGV Direito Rio. The committee aims to provide a neutral and intellectually productive space for discussing emerging issues, fostering best practices and contributing to the development of the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
Rafael was a partner at one of Portugal’s most respected law firms and founded the Brazilian office of Spain’s largest law firm specializing in TMT and Digital Law. As an executive, he led one of the most significant telecommunications and technology infrastructure investments in recent years, acting as CEO in a multinational project involving major organizations and countries. He also served on the board of Spain’s leading international maritime transport group, with operations in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, and other countries.
Insper – Postgraduate Degree in Digital Law
PUC-RS – MBA in Business Administration, Finance, and Management
PUC-RS – Specialization in High-Performance Team Management
State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)