Brazil

The corporate law team at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados advised A9 — a company founded with the mission of transforming agribusiness through innovation, agility, and trust — in the acquisition of strategic assets from Coplacana, one of the most traditional and respected agribusiness cooperatives in Brazil. Established in 1948, Coplacana is headquartered in Piracicaba, São Paulo.

International Research and Development (R&D) agreements have become increasingly significant worldwide, as companies pursue global competitiveness, technological advancement, and integration into international value chains in response to growing demands for innovation.

Introduction Internal investigation is one of the key elements of a corporate integrity program and, in Brazil, it is considered a cornerstone by the Office of the Comptroller General (Controladoria-Geral da União – CGU), the federal authority responsible for issuing structured guidelines to prevent, detect, and remediate corruption and related offenses.

A dynamic team launches a new name and brand, while maintaining its core values and strengthening its commitment to serve as both legal experts and strategic business advisors. Ayres Westin Advogados evolves from the successful legacy of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados, a firm with over a decade of excellence.