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Pedro Ivo Gricoli Ioko, founding partner and managing partner, Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi is a partner at\u00a0Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e\u00a0Scalzaretto\u00a0Advogados. He holds a\u00a0Master\u2019s and Doctorate in Criminal Procedural Law from the Law School of the University of S\u00e3o Paulo (USP); and a\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Law\u00a0from the Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of S\u00e3o Paulo (PUCSP).<\/p>\n

He is a\u00a0Professor of the Postgraduate Program at IBMEC, ESA-OABSP and ESMP;\u00a0and\u00a0Treasurer Director of CAASP-OABSP\u00a0as well as being a\u00a0Member of CEAPRO \u2013 Center for Advanced Studies in Procedure;\u00a0the Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law;\u00a0and the\u00a0Former President, Treasurer Director and Secretary General of the Brazilian Bar Association, Pinheiros Sub-Section.<\/p>\n

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Gustavo Jonasson de Conti Medeiros, partner, Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gustavo Jonasson de Conti Medeiros is a partner at Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice. He represents Brazilian and international clients in complex labor and employment matters, including strategic litigation, labor relations, workplace compliance and executive employment issues. He holds a Master’s Degree in Labor Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of S\u00e3o Paulo (PUC-SP) and postgraduate degrees in Corporate Labor Law and Corporate Labor Relations Law from Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP). He is also an Assistant Professor of Labor Law at PUC-SP.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Diaz, partner, Demarest Advogados<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Diaz – Partner in Demarest\u2019s Mergers and Acquisitions and International Trade and Customs practice areas, Jos\u00e9 Setti Diaz holds a master\u2019s degree in Law from Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo (USP). His main clients include the Menin Group, the private equity fund Aqua Capital, as well as major domestic and multinational companies operating in the agribusiness, forestry, paper and pulp, chemical, and steel sectors. Jos\u00e9 Diaz is also a board member of both the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Britcham, and serves on the division of Brazilian panelists of the World Trade Organization (WTO).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky, partner, Demarest Advogados<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky – Partner in Demarest\u2019s M&A, Corporate, Private Equity and Venture Capital practice areas, Luciana holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a postgraduate degree from Harvard University\u2019s International Tax Program (ITP). She previously worked at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York, USA. Luciana has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, advising Brazilian and international clients across a wide range of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, automotive, and technology. She has\u00a0<\/span>assisted<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>highly complex<\/span>\u00a0transactions involving acquisitions, mergers, spin-offs, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations. At Demarest, Luciana is currently a member of Demarest\u2019s Executive Committee and has led the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) area, which encompasses the Social Responsibility, Diversity & Inclusion, and Pro Bono groups. She is the International Bar Association (IBA) Chair of the Closely-Held Companies Committee, member of the Executive Committee of the Harvard Law School Association, co-chair of the Harvard Law School Women\u2019s Alliance (Brazil Chapter), and member of the Executive Board of the Center for Studies of Law Firms (Centro de\u00a0<\/span>Estudos<\/span>\u00a0das Sociedades de\u00a0<\/span>Advogados<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 CESA). She has been recognized by leading domestic and international legal publications in the M&A market, including Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America, The Legal 500,\u00a0<\/span>An\u00e1lise<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Advocacia<\/span> 500, LACCA, Leaders League, IFLR, among others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pedro Fragoso Pires, foreign legal consultant, Diaz Reus International Law Firm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pedro Romano Fragoso Pires is a Brazilian attorney and Florida-certified Foreign Legal Consultant with three decades of legal experience spanning Brazil and the United States. He holds an LL.M. from the University of Miami and is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.<\/p>\n

Pedro advises companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals on cross-border legal, compliance, and investigative matters involving Brazil, the United States, and Latin America. His practice includes corporate and financial transactions, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, risk management, and the coordination of legal matters across jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

Having practiced with prominent Brazilian and U.S. law firms, Pedro brings a broad transactional and dispute-related perspective to complex cross-border matters. Before returning to Miami in 2018, he was a co-founding partner of a Brazilian law firm with offices in Rio de Janeiro, S\u00e3o Paulo, and Bras\u00edlia.<\/p>\n

His experience navigating both legal systems and business cultures enables him to help clients identify risks, address compliance challenges, and manage sensitive matters effectively across borders.<\/p>\n

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Steering Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Carolina<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>De Nardi<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Senior director, chief counsel, Latin America<\/span>, Zoetis<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Carolina De Nardi is Senior Director and Chief Counsel for Latin America at Zoetis, leading the Legal & Compliance function across\u202fBrazil\u202fand the region. She brings 25 years of in-house legal experience, including 19 years as Head of Legal & Compliance and 10 years leading Legal in Latin America, with\u00a0<\/span>expertise<\/span>\u00a0spanning complex contract negotiations, M&A and post-merger integration, litigation management, and government relations.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Steering Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maria Madalena G.\u00a0<\/span>Porangaba<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Head of Legal<\/span>, C<\/span>CEE<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Maria Madalena Gon\u00e7alves\u00a0Porangaba\u202fis Executive Legal and Market Security Manager at\u00a0the\u202fBrazilian Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) and Chair of the Energy Committee of the S\u00e3o Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP). She holds an LL.M. in Civil Procedure from the University of S\u00e3o Paulo (USP) and postgraduate degrees in Energy Law from IBDE and Oil and Gas Law from\u00a0Funda\u00e7\u00e3o\u00a0Getulio Vargas (FGV).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With more than two decades of experience in the energy sector, she has developed\u00a0expertise\u00a0in regulatory matters, strategic litigation,\u00a0contracts\u00a0and market governance. Throughout her career, she has led high-impact initiatives involving market security mechanisms, financial\u00a0operations\u00a0and regulatory structuring, combining legal\u00a0expertise\u00a0with a strong business-oriented approach.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Madalena is also recognized for driving organizational improvements, implementing performance\u00a0indicators\u00a0and developing multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the advancement and modernization of\u202fBrazil\u2019s energy sector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Andr\u00e9 Margato, Head of Legal, Latin America, JCB<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Andr\u00e9\u00a0Margato\u00a0is Head of Legal & Compliance for Latin America at JCB, a global company\u00a0operating\u00a0in the construction and agricultural machinery sectors. In this role, he leads the region\u2019s legal and compliance agenda, with responsibilities spanning corporate governance, commercial operations, litigation management, risk mitigation, and strategic business support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His career has been built in complex and highly operational environments, particularly across the engineering, construction, and oil & gas sectors. Prior to joining JCB, he worked at companies including the Italian Argentinian Techint Group, where he gained\u00a0significant experience\u00a0in EPC projects, contract management, and dispute prevention.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

His professional approach is driven by the belief that the in-house legal function should go beyond a reactive support role, becoming a\u00a0business-oriented\u00a0governance platform. For Andr\u00e9, modern legal leadership requires technical excellence, commercial\u00a0awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to\u00a0anticipate\u00a0risks before they evolve into disputes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Andr\u00e9 holds an MBA in Business Management from the University of S\u00e3o Paulo, a specialisation in Tax Management from UNICAMP, and a\u00a0Master\u2019s\u00a0degree focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution from Escola Paulista de Direito. He has also completed executive programmes at\u00a0Funda\u00e7\u00e3o\u00a0Dom Cabral,\u00a0Insper, and SDA Bocconi.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rafael Tardocchi, legal director – corporate, compliance & legal operations, Bayer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rafael Tardocchi\u00a0is the\u00a0<\/span>L<\/span>egal Director – Corporate, Compliance & Legal Operations at Bayer. He is a lawyer with more than 20 years of professional experience working in the pharmaceutical and agribusiness industries. Rafael graduated in Law from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, as well as receiving a postgraduate in Business Contracts from\u00a0Funda\u00e7\u00e3o\u00a0Get\u00falio Vargas (FGV-SP) and MBA in Leadership, Innovation and Management 4.0 from PUC\/RS.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He started his career at Pfizer and joined Bayer in 2013 in the Legal BP team for the Healthcare division. He currently serves as Compliance and Data Privacy Officer, in addition to\u00a0being responsible for\u00a0the legal teams that\u00a0serve\u00a0all corporate areas, including Compliance and Legal Operations, for Bayer’s Agricultural, Pharmaceutical and Consumer divisions<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tatiana Malamud, chief legal and compliance officer, Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tatiana Malamud is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of StoneCo Ltd. (Stone), leading a multidisciplinary team. She is also a member of the board of the Stone Institute, which invests in social, educational and cultural projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiana built\u00a0her\u00a0career in prominent financial institutions and law firms in Brazil, where she developed her\u00a0expertise\u00a0in\u00a0the financial and capital markets. She worked as a lawyer and executive at Banco\u00a0Bozano, Simonsen, Santander, Safra\u00a0and Original, was a partner at Barbosa,\u00a0Mussnich\u00a0and Arag\u00e3o and founding partner of Malamud\u00a0Altit, where she worked for 4 years before joining Stone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graduating\u00a0from\u00a0UERJ, Tatiana\u00a0also\u00a0holds\u00a0an\u00a0LLM\u00a0from\u00a0Columbia Law\u00a0School.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For 17 years she was a member of the legal committee of ANBIMA (self-regulatory entity of the Brazilian capital market) and, for one year, she was a member of the Court of Ethics and Discipline of the Brazilian Bar Association, S\u00e3o Paulo Section (OAB\/SP).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pedro Ivo Gricoli Ioko, founding partner and managing partner, Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi is a partner at\u00a0Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e\u00a0Scalzaretto\u00a0Advogados. He holds a\u00a0Master\u2019s and Doctorate in Criminal Procedural Law from the Law School of the University of S\u00e3o Paulo (USP); and a\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in Law\u00a0from the Law School of … <\/p>\n

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