Event information
The Legal 500 is proud to return to dynamic São Paulo for the GC Summit: Brazil 2025, taking place on September 17th. Specifically tailored for the country’s in-house legal community, this flagship event offers a premier platform for meaningful connection, strategic collaboration, and the exchange of progressive legal insights.
This year’s agenda will tackle some of the most pressing and transformative issues at the intersection of law and business. From regulatory developments and risk management to innovation and leadership, the conference will feature in-depth panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and interactive formats that reflect the evolving realities facing legal departments across the country.
GC Summit: Brazil 2025 is more than just a conference – it’s a forward-looking experience designed for legal leaders who are driving change. With insights from prominent general counsel and industry experts, attendees will gain valuable perspectives, practical takeaways, and fresh ideas to enhance their role as trusted business advisors. Whether you’re a seasoned GC or an emerging in-house talent, the summit promises content that resonates and relationships that endure.
The day will culminate in an informal networking reception, creating space to continue conversations, exchange experiences, and forge new professional connections in a relaxed setting.
We warmly invite Brazil’s in-house legal professionals to join us for this unmissable event, where the future of corporate legal leadership takes shape. Secure your place today and be part of the conversation that defines the future of in-house legal practice in Brazil and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to contribute, connect and lead. Join us in São Paulo this September!
Agenda
9.15am – 9.45am Registration
9.45am – 10.00am Opening Remarks
10.00am – 10.50am Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in a Digital-First Era: Regional and Global Perspectives
10.50am – 12.00am AI and Anti Fraud Investigations
- Pedro Iokoi, managing partner, Iokoi Advogados
12.00am – 12.10pm Coffee Break
12.10pm – 1.00pm Panel 3
1.00pm – 1.50pm Transactions Outlook in Agribusiness: Challenges and Opportunities
The transactions market in agribusiness is essential for optimizing supply chains and advancing operational efficiency and sustainability. This panel will explore the main challenges faced in this sector, including regulatory and environmental issues, as well as identify innovation opportunities that arise as the market consolidates. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for the effective implementation of growth strategies, ensuring a positive impact on company performance and the overall evolution of agribusiness.
- Carlos Mello, partner, TozziniFreire
- Silvia Zono, partner, TozziniFreire
1.50pm – 2.50pm Lunch Break
2.50pm – 3.40pm Panel 5
3.40pm – 4.30pm Panel 6
4.30pm – 4.40pm Closing Remarks
4.40pm – 5.40pm Networking Session
Speakers
Pedro Iokoi, managing partner, Iokoi Advogados
Master and PhD in Criminal Procedure Law at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP); Bachelor in Laws at Faculdade de Direito da Pontifícia Universidade Católica deSão Paulo (PUC-SP); Professor for IBMEC, ESA and ESMP Postgraduate Course; Former President, of the Brazilian Bar Association – Sub-section of Pinheiros in São Paulo/SP; Member of CEAPRO – Centro de Estudos Avançados de Processo.
Carlos Mello, partner, TozziniFreire
Partner in the Corporate and Foreign Investment and Mergers and Acquisitions practices at TozziniFreire, Carlos has worked as leading counsel in several of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian capital markets in recent years. Through his relationships with issuers, coordinators, and regulatory authorities, he has expanded his practice to the mergers and acquisitions and private equity areas. Graduate of the Law School of USP (University of São Paulo), he holds an LL.M. degree from Columbia University, and is a member of the New York State Bar. Additionally, Carlos is recognized by renowned legal guides, such as Chambers Global, Chambers Brazil, Legal 500, and IFLR 1000.
Silvia Zono, partner, TozziniFreire
Silvia has extensive experience in corporate law, with a focus on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring, as well as in the wealth and estate planning area and in the Agribusiness sector. Silvia worked as a foreign associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind & Garrison LLP from September 2011 to July 2012. She is a graduate of the Law School of Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, holds a specialized degree in Corporate Law from PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo), an LL.M. degree from Northwestern University School of Law, USA, and took the Wealth and Estate Planning program of the Law School of FGV-SP (Fundação Getulio Vargas de São Paulo). Silvia is recognized by the renowned legal guide Legal 500.
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DLA Piper’s office in Brazil is based in Sao Paulo. Navigating complex international cross-border legal and business landscapes is the focus of our team, providing seamless, comprehensive international legal and business solutions. Our office acts as a foreign legal consultancy practice working under U.S. and New York state laws to serve Brazilian and international companies with cross-border matters, providing legal counsel on a wide range of matters throughout the Americas, and the globe. DLA Piper’s global network of offices provides clients with integrated legal services across borders. We focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their business goals, and providing strategic legal advice to help them succeed in a rapidly changing and competitive global marketplace.
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TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and Campinas), TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country’s economy in recent decades.