Mr Gerardo Figueiredo Junior > Zeigler Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Zeigler Advogados
Rua Bela Cintra
904
16° andar. São Paulo
01415-002
Brazil

Work Department

Regulatory Law
Food Law
Antitrust
Compliance

Position

Senior Partner

Career

Gerardo Figueiredo Junior is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in Regulatory Law, Antitrust, and Compliance. In recent years, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of Food Law in Brazil, showcasing his knowledge through published chapters in international works, engaging lectures, and various academic activities.

Throughout his career, Gerardo has provided his legal acumen to prominent companies across diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food industries, infrastructure, sanitation, agribusiness, and more. As one of the founding partners of Zeigler Advogados, he continues to play a pivotal role in the success and growth of the firm.

 

Languages

Portuguese
English
French

Memberships

Member of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)

Member of International Association of Lawyers (UIA)

Member of the European Food Law Association (AEDA -EFLA)

Former president of the commission for studies on regulated sectors of the OAB/SP (Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo)

 

Education

Faculdades Milton Campos, 1997

Post Baccalaureate Specialization in Corporate Law, Universidade Gama Filho, 1999

Specialization in International Food Law, Michigan State University, 2022

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Life sciences

Singled out for its considerable experience in food law matters, Zeigler Advogados is sought out by a number of food industry companies and supermarket chains. Knowledgeable of federal, state and local laws, the group advises these companies in regulatory, consumer and compliance matters. The firm’s client roster also features pharmaceutical labs and bioscience clients, which retain it in proceedings involving health surveillance authorities. Silvia Zeigler, who advises on commercial issues, chairs the practice alongside Gerardo Figueiredo, a name to note for international food law, and Bruno Rocha Nagli, who focuses on healthcare matters