Azevedo Sette Advogados > GoiĆ¢nia, Brazil > Firm Profile
Azevedo Sette Advogados Offices
RUA 10, 250, CONJUNTO 507
EDIFĆCIO TRADE CENTER, SETOR OESTE
GOIĆNIA GO 74120-020
Brazil
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City focus - Belo Horizonte > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
The team at Azevedo Sette Advogados is a popular choice for corporate and commercial matters in the Minas Gerais market; areas of particular strength include advising on M&A,Ā joint ventures and infrastructure projects, as well as drafting contracts. Companies from the energy, mining, infrastructure, finance and pharmaceutical sectors feature on the groupās client roster. A trio of partners leads: Fernando Azevedo Sette, who is praised for his negotiation and leadership skills, has expert knowledge on commercial and financial contracts; alongside him, Luis Ricardo Miraglia and Ana Paula Terra Caldeira major on M&A, foreign investments, and corporate mandates relating to the mining and technology sectors. Frederico Bopp Dieterich and Bruna Bouissou, both of whom have extensive experience in infrastructure projects, and M&A and corporate law specialist Roberto Ribas WilsonĀ are additional partner-level names to note. Eduardo Monteiro was promoted to the partnership in January 2022.Practice head(s):
Fernando Azevedo Sette; Luis Ricardo Miraglia; Ana Paula Terra Caldeira
Key clients
Laboratorio Geraldo Lustosa
RHI Magnesita
Santander (Spain)
SAM Ambiental
BMPI INFRA
Andrade Gutierrez ParticipaƧƵes
Grupo Mater Dei
Toro Investimentos
LOG BTS Extrema Empreendimentos ImobiliƔrios
Vale
ConcessionƔria Do Aeroporto Internacional De Confins
Vita ParticipaƧƵes
Magnesita RefratƔrios
Localiza Rent A Car
Evolua Energia
Banco Bs2
Work highlights
- Advised Escola Crescimento and stakeholders on the sale of 100% of the equity interest of Jardim Escola Crescimento, Bacelar EducaĆ§Ć£o Infantil PrĆ©-Escola e Fundamental, and Castro Material Escolar e Uniformes to Inspira MudanƧa ParticipaƧƵes.
- Advised Evolua on a CRI emission for the construction of five photovoltaic plants in Brazil.
- Advised Vƶrr Brasi on receiving an investment by Madfish Group ParticipaƧƵes and other investors as new stakeholders in the company.
City focus - Belo Horizonte > Dispute resolution Tier 1
A strong choice for both litigation and arbitration matters, Azevedo Sette Advogados demonstrates considerable experience in consumer, corporate, real estate, environmental and mining-related disputes. The groupās client roster is composed of domestic and foreign corporations, who highlight the lawyersā āextreme technical skill and availabilityā. The department is coordinated by a capable trio: JoĆ£o Capanema, who is well versed in litigation and arbitration arising from civil, environmental, IP and real estate issues; Felipe Moraes, who often handlesĀ arbitration proceedings and mediation for infrastructure, construction and energy clients; and Leonardo Farinha Goulart, who focuses on litigation involving the steel and mining sectors. The āvery competent and technicalā Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro is another key partner-level name of note.Practice head(s):
JoĆ£o Capanema Barbosa Filho; Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro; Leonardo Farinha Goulart
Testimonials
āWe have worked with the firm for many years and what distinguishes it is its client care, always making itself available and concerned with the best way to serve us, whether in terms of procedural strategy or results.ā
āQualified, available and punctual.ā
āThe teamās service is exemplary and the lawyers demonstrate extreme technical skill and availability.ā
āMarcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro stands out for his pro-business vision and ability to manage processes strategically. He is a very knowledgeable and technical lawyer. He excels in complex litigation involving corporate disputes.ā
Key clients
Anglo American MinƩrio de Ferro Brasil
White Martins Gases Industriais
Claro
MineraĆ§Ć£o Morro Verde
Samarco MineraƧƵes
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
Localiza Rent a Car
Banco Semear
MIP Engenharia
Jaguar Mining e MineraĆ§Ć£o Serras do Oeste
Ibe Business Education De SĆ£o Paulo and FundaĆ§Ć£o Getulio Vargas
Empresa de TransmissĆ£o do Alto Uruguai (Etau) E Transmissora AlianƧa de Energia Eletrica (Taesa)
Labtest
Work highlights
- Represented Anglo American MinĆ©rio de Ferro Brasil in a public civil action filed by the Public Prosecutorās Office of Minas Gerais.
- Represented White Martins Gases Industriais in a series of lawsuits filed by SUPRAM-CM.
- Represented Claro in a series of disputes, including an action for indemnity filed by Atitude TelecomunicaƧƵes.
City focus - Belo Horizonte > Labour Tier 1
Azevedo Sette Advogados assists major domestic and foreign companies, financial institutions and insurance brokers in a variety of employment mandates. The group is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with areas of particular strength including collective labour disputes, union negotiations, due diligence for M&A transactions, employment contracts and settlement agreements. Leila Azevedo Sette, who has extensive experience in labour, social security and corporate matters, co-heads the department; alongside her, Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa and Gustavo MagalhĆ£es Assis excel in transactions involving labour relations and social security issues.Practice head(s):
Leila Azevedo Sette; Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa; Gustavo MagalhĆ£es Assis
Key clients
Claro
Ambev
Brembo do Brasil
CBMM
VF Worldwide Holdings
Gerdau Group
City focus - Belo Horizonte > Natural resources and regulation Tier 1
Azevedo Sette Advogados has a strong track record in the mining space, advising major local and international industry players on the gamut of matters. On the advisory front, the firm is well placed to advise on concession agreements, PPPs, commercial contracts, and M&A, while on the contentious side practitioners are adept in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving mining and environmental issues. Practice leader Leonardo P. Lamego has a wealth of experience in environmental licensing, legal auditing, compliance, due diligence and litigation. Also part of the core team, Svetlana Maria De Miranda is a key contact for environmental law mandates, while Gabriela Salazar Silva Pinto focuses on contentious matters in the mining sector.Practice head(s):
Leonardo P. Lamego
Key clients
Vale
Samarco
Large Mining Company
YamanĆ” Gold
J. Mendes
Sintertec Minerais Industriais
Nexa Resources
Jaguar Mining
Amg Brasil
Andrade Gutierrez
Empresa De MineraĆ§Ć£o Badin
Graphcoa
Vale
Austin Powder
Work highlights
- Assisted VALE in the negotiation of a comprehensive environmental settlement agreement regarding the tailings dam collapse in Brumadinho.
- Advised SAMARCO on fines applied by IBAMA regarding the 2015 tailings dam collapse in Mariana.
- Advises Sintertec Minerais Industriais on the negotiation and preparation of mining agreements executed by the company with commercial partners and landowners for the performance of its activities.
City focus - Belo Horizonte > Tax Tier 2
Azevedo Sette Advogados is routinely instructed by domestic and international companies in the mining, oil and gas, steel, agribusiness, automative and real estate segments seeking assistance in a variety of contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Litigation and administrative disputes constitute a key strength for the group, whose non-contentious offering covers tax planning, periodic tax reviews and due diligence relating to foreign investment projects in Brazil. The department is jointly led by seasoned tax and corporate practitioner Leandra GuimarĆ£esĀ and Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira, who handles tax planning and litigation matters. Partner Bruno Felippe Almeida is another name to note for strategic tax matters.Practice head(s):
Leandra GuimarĆ£es; Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira
Testimonials
āThe team that advises us, coordinated by Clarissa, is extremely intelligent and has extensive knowledge in the area of tax and civil procedure. The group has extensive experience in ICMS and this makes them unique in Minas Gerais.ā
Key clients
Alicorp
Vetorial
Mapfre
Bamaq
Aec Contact Center
Nexa Resources (Votorantim)
OncoclĆnicas Group
Btg Pactual Global Timberland Resources
Ipiranga Produtos De Petroleo
Mistras Group
Amg Group
S-Riko
Work highlights
- Assisted Bamaq Group in tax advisory work and litigation.
- Assisted AeC in the identification of tax opportunities and preparation of tax opinions.
- Advised BTG Pactual Global Timberland Resources on tax matters relating to ICMS.
City focus - Brasilia > Tax Tier 2
Azevedo Sette Advogados' BrasĆlia office offers comprehensive tax services, encompassing contentious and non-contentious matters, special regimes, and tax incentives. Covering municipal, state and federal tax, the team is well equipped to handle proceedings before the superior courts. Practice co-head Rodrigo BadarĆ³ de Castro is often engaged in arbitration and litigation, with a special emphasis on the telecoms and technology sectors, while fellow co-leader MaĆra Konrad de Brito possesses notable experience in tax consulting, planning and contentious issues. Sara Crislaine Soares GuimarĆ£es is further recommended for complex tax matters.Practice head(s):
MaĆra Konrad de Brito; Rodrigo BadarĆ³ de Castro
Key clients
Grupo Toctao
FundaĆ§Ć£o Assis Chateaubriand
Grupo Wanco TelecomunicaƧƵes
Ambientare SoluƧƵes Ambientais
World Digital
Mormaii
Shopping Pier 21
Grupo JC Gontijo Engenharia
3R Car Locadora
ECAP Engenharia
Grupo Igrejinha
Grupo VĆa
LiĆŖ Arquitetas
Porto BSB Engenharia
Work highlights
- Represented Grupo Toctao in an action relating to the non-incidence of TUST and TUSD and in discussions about ICMS.
- Advised FundaĆ§Ć£o Assis Chateaubriand on the negotiation of a contract with the government of the Federal District for the management of itsĀ Olympic and Paralympic Centres.
- Represented Grupo Wanco in an action against the AgĆŖncia Nacional de TelecomunicaƧƵes ā ANATEL discussing FUST.
Brazil > Compliance Tier 2
Azevedo Sette Advogados is sought outĀ for its expertise in consulting services aimed at preventing, detecting and combating corruption and money laundering. The firm fields a team of anti-corruption and anti-bribery experts equipped to assist with risk assessments, internal investigations, due diligence and compliance training. Anti-corruption expert Isabel Franco leads the team alongside Glaucia Ferreira, both of whom are āvery experiencedā in the coordination of sensitive investigations and compliance due diligence. Luiz Eduardo Salles brings together experience in compliance, economic law and international trade. Other noteworthy individuals include associate Viviane Prospero Joao and recently promoted partner Lucas Mandelbaum Bianchini.Practice head(s):
Isabel Franco; Glaucia Ferreira
Testimonials
āIsabel Franco led the team with great success. Isabel is a highly experienced professional, as is her partner, GlĆ”ucia Ferreira.ā
āIsabel Franco and GlĆ”ucia Ferreira are extremely senior and very experienced. They did a great job analysing thousands of documents.ā
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Key clients
Santo Antonio Energia
CCR
Dover Corporation
LATAM Airlines Group
FundaĆ§Ć£o Renova
Tiffany & Co
Steptoe & Johnson
Bunge North America
Work highlights
- Assisted Santa Antonio Energia with several integrity due diligence reports.
- Assisted CCR with several integrity due diligence reports regarding senior executives.
- Advises Fundaco Renova on all its compliance, investigation and white-collar concerns.
Brazil > Corporate and M&A: Mid-market Tier 2
With a strong footprint in SĆ£o Paulo and Belo Horizonte, Azevedo Sette AdvogadosĀ demonstrates strength advising buyers and sellers ā ranging from privately held companies to multinationals, and family offices ā on middle-market M&A and smaller deals of national significance. Typical mandates for the team, which is well versed in cross-border matters, also include corporate reorganisations and commercial agreements. The group is spearheaded by Fernando Azevedo Sette in Belo Horizonte, a name to note for mining, construction and engineering clients who possesses over two decadesā experience in M&A, commercial contracts and succession planning, and Luiz Augusto Azevedo Sette in SĆ£o Paulo, who is singled out for his knowledge of the TMT sector. Luis Ricardo Miraglia, who is particularly active in energy and mining-related transactions, Roberto Ribas Wilson, and recently promoted partner Eduardo Monteiro Moreira CĆ©sar are other key individuals in Belo Horizonte. Natasha Midori Hinata, who sits in the SĆ£o Paulo office, was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Fernando Azevedo Sette; Luiz Augusto Azevedo Sette
Testimonials
āThe team is very dedicated to its clients.ā
Key clients
Acciona Agua
Cloudwalk inst de Pag e ServiƧos
ENGEFORM Engenharia
Laboratorio Geraldo Lustosa
TUNEIN
UP Groupe
Ferrero do Brasil
RHI Magnesita
SAM Ambiental
Gucci Brasil
BMPI Infra
Andrade Gutierrez ParticipaƧƵes
Rede Mater Dei
Toro Investimentos
Vale
ConcessionƔria do Aeroporto Internacional de Confins
Vita ParticipaƧƵes
Magnesita RefratƔrios
Localiza Rent a Car
Work highlights
- Advised Escola Crescimento and stakeholders on the sale of 100% of the equity interest of Jardim Escola Crescimento, Bacelar EducaĆ§Ć£o Infantil PrĆ©-Escola e Fundamental, and Castro Material Escolar e Uniformes to Inspira MudanƧa ParticipaƧƵes.
- Assisted Marquise ServiƧos Ambientais in the acquisition of a landfill operation related to the public services provided to Natal Municipality, through the acquisition of 100% of both SerecoĀ and Brasecoās stock equity.
- Advised the sellers on the disposal of 100% of Labtest and its subsidiaries (CDICT ā Centro De Desenvolvimento, InovaĆ§Ć£o, CiĆŖncia E Tecnologia and AUDLAB ā AutomaĆ§Ć£o Para Diagnostico Laboratorial) to Virtue Diagnostics.
Brazil > International trade Tier 2
Azevedo Sette AdvogadosĀ has an āextremely professional, responsive and competentā team that āoffers expert technical advice on trade remedies and customs matters while ensuring sound strategic counsel in an overarching approachā. Clients include domestic and international companies, such as major food producers and manufacturers, as well as trade associations and sovereign governments. The firmās comprehensive service offering encompasses WTO disputes, trade remedies claims, import/export controls, trade sanctions, foreign trade policy, and domestic and international litigation. Practice head Luiz Eduardo SallesĀ possesses āexpert knowledge of trade remedies and WTO processesā. Recently promoted partner Lucas BianchiniĀ has a strong track record in international trade, WTO, antitrust and competition. Senior associate Ingrid Bandeira Santos is also developing a good reputation in this space.Practice head(s):
Luiz Eduardo Salles
Testimonials
āThe Azevedo Sette International Trade Law team offers expert technical advice on trade remedies and customs matters while ensuring sound strategic counsel in an overarching approach. Extremely professional, responsive and competent.ā
āI have worked with Luis Eduardo Salles. He is profoundly competent, multilingual and has expert knowledge of trade remedies and WTO processes.ā
āPersonalised service, with full attention to the clientās needs. Excellence in service delivery.ā
āLuiz Eduardo Salles ā one of Brazilās leading experts in international trade, with the ability to propose highly creative and practical solutions to the problems presented.ā
āTechnically, they are exceptional and I would entrust any of my clients to their care without a momentās hesitation.
āLuiz Eduardo Sales is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever worked with on anti-dumping matters. His understanding of the various issues and his ability to comprehend complex calculations are excellent. I would highly recommend him. Ingrid Bandeira Santos is equally a delight to work with. She is always available, never misses an internal deadline, and has an in-depth understanding of the subject matter.ā
Tax > Customs Tier 2
City focus - Recife > Leading firms Tier 3
Azevedo Sette Advogadosās Recife office acts for domestic and international clients ā including companies and individuals ā in a host of transactional and contentious matters, ranging from M&A to contractual issues, litigation and arbitration. Especially popular among players from the construction, education, retail and technology sectors, the group is spearheaded by Marcelo Padilha Cabral, who is noted for his combined experience in M&A, commercial agreements, real estate matters and litigation. These are also core areas of activity for associate Renato Veras Salgado.Practice head(s):
Marcelo Padilha Cabral
Key clients
Bsa ā Business Software Alliance
Montalvo ParticipaƧƵes (Grupo Nt)
Soltec Engenharia
Solida Engenharia
Treng Consultoria E Tecnologia De Projeto
Microsoft Corporation
Holasa ā Hojalata Y Laminados
Radio Betel (Radio Maranata Fm)
Vri ImportaĆ§Ć£o E ExportaĆ§Ć£o (Rhb Import)
Nordeste GestĆ£o De Bens
Work highlights
- Acts for Holasa in credit recovery matters against Grupo Mecesa.
- Assists SĆ³lida Engenharia in the termination of a real estate contract.
- Represents Radio Maranata FM in a lawsuit filed by ECAD (Brazilian Central Collection and Distribution Agency) for the payment of royalties on behalf of artists and musicians.
Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier 3
Led by Leonardo Pereira Lamego, the practice at Azevedo Sette Advogados offers assistance to domestic and international clients across the entire spectrum of Brazilian mining law matters. On the transactional front, the Belo Horizonte-based group is often engaged by buyers and sellers in joint ventures and deals involving mining assets. It is also well placed to assess the legal implications and economic risks of potential and current mining projects developed in Brazil. Practice head Lamego has over two decades of experience in environmental and mining law. The department also includes Ana Paula Terra Caldeira, a key contact for M&A and commercial agreements within the mining industry, and senior associate Svetlana Maria De Miranda, an environmental law specialist. Associates Fernanda Nunes and Gabriela Nasser, who bring together experience in litigation, administrative proceedings and regulatory matters, are also part of the core team.Practice head(s):
Leonardo Pereira Lamego
Key clients
Vale
Samarco
Large Mining Company
YamanĆ” Gold
J. Mendes
An International Trade Company
Sintertec Minerais Industriais
Nexa Resources
Jaguar Mining
Amg Brasil
Andrade Gutierrez
Empresa De MineraĆ§Ć£o Badin
Graphite Company (Graphcoa)
Austin Powder
Work highlights
- Assisted Vale in the negotiations of the environmental settlement agreement regarding the tailings dam collapse in Brumadinho.
- Assisting and defending Samarco in lawsuits involving fines applied by IBAMA (the Federal Environmental Agency) regarding the tailings dam collapse in Mariana.
- Advises Yamana Gold on a range of mining regulatory issues.
Brazil > Public law Tier 3
With a strong presence in SĆ£o Paulo and Belo Horizonte, Azevedo Sette Advogados is well equipped to handle public projects in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, transport, mining, energy and sanitation. Its offering is equally broad; typical mandates range from privatisations and public tenders to administrative litigation and concession contracts. Frederico Bopp Dieterich, who possesses over three decadesā experience advising on the regulatory and administrative aspects of public projects, jointly oversees the department with real estate group head Leonardo Costa de Souza. Bruna Bouissou is another core member of the team, with a strong background in PPPs, concessions, and contractual matters.Practice head(s):
Frederico Bopp Dieterich; Leonardo Costa de Souza
Testimonials
āDedicated team close to the clients.ā
āLeonardo Moreira Costa de Souza is very accessible and solution-focused.ā
āExcellent law firm that provides legal support for all group assets.ā
āAzevedo Sette has permanently guaranteed a high quality of services, combining the highly qualified teams with vast knowledge of the market and legislation.ā
Key clients
CCR
Porto De Cima ConcessƵes
Aln GƔs E Energia
Kavak Tecnologia e ComĆ©rcio de VeĆculos
Andrade Gutierrez Group
Ozn Health Spe
BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento EconƓmico e Social)
Monte Rodovias
Construtora Marquise
Baker Tilly Brasil Mg Auditores Independentes
Onm Health
Simas LogĆstica
Empresa Construtora Brasil
Sano Saneamento e ParticipaƧƵes
SPE Integra
Construtora Aterpa
Atena ParticipaƧƵes
Engeform Engenharia
Work highlights
- Advised CCR on the structuring of a new mobility plan focused on intercity bus transport in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.
- Assisted Andrade Gutierrez Group in its divestment in a major infrastructure and public company.
- Advised BNDES on a PPP regarding sewage services in the state of CearĆ”.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Tier 3
The privacy and data protection group at Azevedo Sette Advogados offers both consultancy and litigation services as part of its wider TMT practice. Typical mandates range from assisting in the elaboration and implementation of data compliance programmes to advising on internet and tech-related privacy issues. Judicial and administrative proceedings also feature in the workload managed by the subgroup focused on civil litigation. Department leader Ricardo Barretto Ferreira Da Silva is experienced in contentious and non-contentious matters in all areas of TMT, namely internet, telecoms and IT. Lorena Pretti Serraglio left the firm in October 2023.Practice head(s):
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira Da Silva
Key clients
Hugo Boss do Brasil
Tiffany & Co
Shiseido do Brasil
Isdin
Gong.io
Xerox Corporation
Tempo Assist
RHI Magnesita
Talenses
Nokia Brasil
Somos Nuvem
Quiver
Ibrame
Atlas Schindler
Kangu
Gramado Parks
Grupo J.Mendes
Amazon
Work highlights
- Assisting Hugo Boss Brasil in negotiations related to the platform which will host the website, including the processing of personal data between controller and processor.
- Advising Tiffany & Co. on its LGPD compliance programme, including the review and preparation of internal policies.
- Advising Shiseido Do Brasil on its LGPD compliance programme, including the elaboration of internal policies and data processing agreements.
Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business Tier 3
The TMT practice at Azevedo Sette Advogados handles a wide range of mandates, encompassing data protection, internet law, IT agreements, IP, and dispute resolution. The team works in close collaboration with the firmās regulatory, tax, antitrust, corporate and compliance groups to provide the full array of legal services to clients from the IT, payment services, e-commerce and cloud computing sectors.Ā The department is led by a capable trio: Ricardo Barretto Ferreira, who handles contentious and transactional matters in the technology segment;Ā Luiz A. Sette , who leverages his former in-house experience at a Big Tech firm to advise on commercial deals in this space; and Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante, who oversees litigation work involving media and IT players.Practice head(s):
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira; Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante; Luiz Azevedo Sette
Key clients
Hyland Software
Shiseido Do Brasil
Somos Nuvem
Electronics Arts
JCI
Mais Pet
Ambipar Bank
Ambipar Cargo
Globo ComunicaĆ§Ć£o E ParticipaƧƵes
Sascar Tecnologia E SeguranƧa Automotiva
Movile Brasil Holding.
Adt Servicos De Monitoramento
Amazon
Rimini Street
Xerox Do Brasil
Csc Computer Sciences Brasil
Toro Controle E ParticipaƧƵes
Toro Corretora De TĆtulos E Valores MobiliĆ”rios
Toro Investimentos
Work highlights
- Assisted Hyland Software in a variety of contractual issues.
- Advised Shiseido Do Brasil on contractual and tax issues related to its e-commerce structure.
- Assited Somos Nuvem in the negotiation of contracts and improvement of their standard agreements.
Brazil > Wealth and succession planning Tier 3
High-net-worth individuals and family businesses routinely seek Azevedo Sette Advogadosā assistance in wealth and estate planning matters, succession litigation, cross-border asset reorganisations and tax issues. Fernando Azevedo Sette and Rafael Bassoli offers strategic advice on succession planning and corporate transactions. Tax planning and litigation are key areas of expertise for Leandra GuimarĆ£esĀ and Mauricio Pernambuco Salin. Other noteworthy individuals include Alessandra GanzĀ and Henrique Antonelli.Practice head(s):
Fernando Azevedo Sette; Rafael Bassoli; Leandra GuimarĆ£es; Mauricio Pernambuco Salin; Alessandra Ganz; Henrique Antonelli
Testimonials
āThe team is adept in complex regulatory issues, international investments, credit recovery.ā
āThe practice has all the necessary skills to carry out complete succession planning, taking into account complex issues of investments and assets abroad, monitoring the evolution of legislation in force in Brazil and abroad, and adapting to the constant changes in the national and international scenarios.ā
āExtremely competent professionals, with in-depth knowledge of their respective areas of activity and a high level of seniority in dealing with various complex issues. Azevedo Setteās professionals have a high capacity to guide the process, supporting the client to achieve their goals and performing active listening to really understand the problems before solving them.ā
āThe firm has solid experience in the area, which means that clients have confidence in the proposed solutions. Although estate planning instruments are known and shared, Azevedo Setteās lawyers are able to adapt very effectively and flexibly to each individual situation. They are agile and helpful, with a large multidisciplinary team to resolve doubts and forward matters in the most varied fields of law. The international connection is a big advantage.ā
āRafael Bassoli ā lawyer with international experience and excellent handling of property matters.ā
Key clients
Andrade Gutierrez Group
OPY Healthcare
Grupo Habibās
Bank Julius Baer
WHG ā Wealth High Governance
Grupo Cidade Jardim
Santander Brasil
Lusfinder Abogados
Magno Law
Rakisons International Consultants
Corpag Brasil
Grupo Montesanto Tavares
Tiberina Group
Vetorial Siderurgia
Grupo ABC Supermercados
Brazil > Environment Tier 4
Primarily based in Belo Horizonte, the environmental team at Azevedo Sette AdvogadosĀ is seen with great regularity advising clients from the mining, energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, industrial and forestry sectors in relation to environmental compliance, risk assessments and licensing matters. Administrative proceedings are another area of activity for the group, which is coordinated by Leonardo Pereira Lamego, whose environmental law expertise covers due diligence in the context of transactions and projects, investigations and negotiations with public prosecutors. Senior associates Svetlana Maria De MirandaĀ and Cynthia De Souza CardosoĀ are also part of the core environmental team.Practice head(s):
Leonardo Pereira Lamego
Key clients
Vale
Samarco
BH Airport
Nexa Resources
Work highlights
- Assisted Vale in the negotiations of an environmental settlement agreement in the aftermath of the Brumadinho tailings dam collapse.
- Defending Samarco on the lawsuits involving the fines applied by IBAMA regarding the tailings dam collapse in Mariana.
- Helped BHA to obtain all the necessary licenses and environmental authorisations to implement the industrial airport and allow industries to install facilities in the area.
Brazil > Projects and infrastructure Tier 4
A popular choice for local and foreign clients ā including concessionaires ā from the logistics, energy, waste management, water, sanitation and social infrastructure segments, Azevedo Sette Advogados is often engaged in public tenders, privatisations, PPPs and concessions. Drawing on its national footprint, the team is well positioned to advise on infrastructure projects across Brazil, but maintains a particularly strong base in Belo Horizonte and strategic presence in SĆ£o Paulo. Frederico Bopp Dieterich and Bruna Bouissou are the key points of contact in Belo Horizonte for financing, corporate and contractual matters, while Leonardo Moreira Costa De Souza and Natasha Midori Hinata, the latter of whom was promoted to partner in January 2023, are based in the SĆ£o Paulo office.Practice head(s):
Frederico Bopp Dieterich; Leonardo Moreira Costa de Souza
Testimonials
āA very dedicated team that is close to clients.ā
āLeonardo Moreira Costa de Souza ā very approachable and solution focused. Alessandra Martins de Souza ā really analyses the cases and looks for solutions.ā
Key clients
Serveng Civilsan ā Empresas Associadas De Engenharia
Construtora Marquise
CCR
Opy Health
Cataratas Do IguaƧu
OZN Health SPE
ConcessionƔria Do Aeroporto Internacional De Confins
MLC Infra ConstruĆ§Ć£o
ONM Health
Porto De Cima ConcessƵes
Sano Saneamento E ParticipaƧƵes
Sanepav Saneamento Ambiental
Comerc Esco ComĆ©rcio E PrestaĆ§Ć£o De ServiƧos Em Energia
BMPI Infra
Focus Energia
SAMā Sonel Ambiental E Engenharia
Heleno & Fonseca ConstrutƩcnica
Algar Telecom
Goetze E Lobato Engenharia
Focus Energia
Enel X Brasil
Andrade Gutierrez Investimentos (Construtora Andrade Gutierrez)
Grupo Thotus
Sebia
Vogue Homes Investimentos
RHI Magnesita
Grupo JCGontijo
Ćrbore Engenharia
J.Malucelli / CPE ParticipaƧƵes
Work highlights
- Assisting CCR in the bids for the concessions of toll roads Presidente Dutra and BR-381.
- Advised JMalucelli Group, by means of Porto de Cima ConcessƵes and ALN GĆ”s e Energia, on the sale of 100% of their equity interest in GĆ”s Verde, SĆ£o GonƧalo Energia e GĆ”s RenovĆ”vel and Nova IguaƧu Energia e GĆ”s RenovĆ”vel to GN Verde ParticipaƧƵes.
- Assisted BNDES in the structuring of the PPP of the sewage system in the state of CearĆ”.
Brazil > Real estate Tier 4
Azevedo Sette Advogados has a āgreat reputation and credibilityā in real estate work, with active teams in SĆ£o Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Singled out for its strong track record in real estate litigation, the team also advises domestic and international investors and developers on acquisitions and development projects. The practiceās experience covers many key areas, including industrial, residential and commercial properties, as well as the logistics, retail, hospitality, agribusiness and forestry sectors. Alessandra Ganz in SĆ£o Paulo jointly leads the group with Belo Horizonte-based Henrique Antonelli, who is commended for his responsive approach.Practice head(s):
Alessandra Ganz; Henrique Antonelli
Testimonials
āFirm with great reputation and credibility.ā
āHenrique Antonelli ā prompt responses and security in the advice provided.ā
Key clients
A&B Engenharia
Hugo Boss
Hausbau ParticipaƧƵes E IncorporaƧƵes (Grupo Hausbau)
Via Engenharia
LĆ³gica Engenharia
Havells Sylvania Brasil IluminaĆ§Ć£o
Realiza Assessoria E IntermediaĆ§Ć£o Financeira
Cienge Engenharia E ComƩrcio
Intercement Brasil
Urba Desenvolvimento Urbano
RHI Magnesita
Mater Dei
Patrimar Engenharia
GMT Holding Farm
Gramado Parks
LOG Commercial Properties
EPIROC
PSP Investments Fund
Tishman Speyer
Veloso Coffee
Grupo Prohidro
Turksih Airlines
Tiffany
Vale
Vetorial Siderurgia
Construtora CaparaĆ³
Tax > Tax advisory Tier 5
The well-balanced tax team at Azevedo Sette Advogados supports an impressive range of international clients in their tax planning and litigation issues. Typical instructions include advising on tax compliance and optimisations, the recovery of tax credits, the tax treatment of foreign investments and interstate trade. Social security issues and special regimes are other areas of expertise for the practice that also regularly represents clients in state, municipal, and federal litigation. Leandra GuimarĆ£es heads up the Belo Horizonte-based tax team, where Clarissa Cerqueira Viana PereiraĀ is a name to note for tax consulting, planning and litigation matters. Mauricio Pernambuco Salin handles non-contentious work from SĆ£o Paulo, while Rodrigo BadarĆ³ de Castro leads on tax litigation from BrasĆlia.Practice head(s):
Leandra GuimarĆ£es; Mauricio Pernambuco Salin; Rodrigo BadarĆ³ de Castro; Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira
Key clients
Dxc Technology (Enterprise Services Brasil)
Alicorp Group
Vetorial Group
Mapfre Group
Bamaq Group
Aec Contact Center
Nexa Resources (Votorantim)
Shiseido Do Brasil
Kering Brasil
OncoclĆnicas Group
Tyco Group (Johnson Controls)
Red Bull Do Brasil
Dgh Alimentos
Btg Pactual Global Timberland Resources
Grupo Ibrame
Ipiranga Produtos De Petroleo
Bunge
Csc ā Computer Sciences Do Brasil
Hyland Software Brazil
Mistras Group
Amg Group
S-Riko
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Alicorp on various tax inspections and lawsuits, including an administrative proceeding related to goodwill amortisation.
- Ongoing tax compliance advice to the Tyco Group in Brazil, including on goods shipped in interstate transactions.
- Acting for Santander in various judicial and administrative disputes in CARF.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 6
With offices in key business hubs across Brazil, Azevedo Sette Advogados is equipped to represent clients before the main courts, administrative authorities and regulatory agencies in the country. The group is regularly instructed on mining and environmental claims, and also acts in contractual, shareholder, tax and consumer claims, among others. Head of the dispute resolution practices in SĆ£o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Paulo A. Ciari de Almeida Filho is trusted by clients from the insurance, retail, technology and telecoms sectors. Also in SĆ£o Paulo, Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante focuses on civil litigation and lawsuits in the TMT space. In Belo Horizonte, JoĆ£o Capanema, Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro and Leonardo Farinha Goulart handle an array of contentious matters, ranging from mining and real estate disputes to IP, competition and environmental claims.Practice head(s):
Ricardo Azevedo Sette; Paulo Ciari de Almeida Filho; JoĆ£o Capanema; Rodrigo BadarĆ³ de Castro; Leonardo Platais Brasil Teixeira; Marcos Augusto Leonardo Ribeiro; Leonardo Farinha Goulart; Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante
Testimonials
āThe teamwork of the office, always available, proposing a brainstorm with enriching discussions to solve the case. Always available at any time.ā
āCaio de AraĆŗjo was a great partner, he absorbed the case as his own, he supported us in decision-making, always with proposals and advice.ā
Key clients
Anglo American MinƩrio de Ferro Brasil
Banco Volkswagen (Volkswagen group)
White Martins Gases Industriais
Claro
MineraĆ§Ć£o Morro Verde
JCI (Johnson Controls)
Sascar Tecnologia e SeguranƧa Automotiva
Samarco MineraƧƵes
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia
Turkish Airlines
Localiza Rent a Car
Electronic Arts (EA)
Auto ViaĆ§Ć£o Guaianazes
Banco Semear
MIP Engenharia
Globo ComunicaĆ§Ć£o e ParticipaƧƵes
Jaguar Mining INC e MineraĆ§Ć£o Serras do Oeste
Ibe Business Education De SĆ£o Paulo Ltda and FundaĆ§Ć£o Getulio Vargas
Empresa de TransmissĆ£o do Alto Uruguai (Etau) E Transmissora AlianƧa de Energia Eletrica (Taesa)
Magnesita RefratƔrios
Zopone
Labtest
Work highlights
- Represents Anglo American in several cases involving civil, mining, environmental, real estate and contractual disputes.
- Obtained a favourable decision for Claro in an action for indemnity filed by Atitude TelecomunicaƧƵes.
- Acts for Samarco MineraƧƵes in a public civil action filed by Sociedade Gaya Religare against the State of EspĆrito Santo and SAMARCO involving the construction of Highway ES 060 and SAMARCOās mining waste dump.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr JoĆ£o Paulo Santarosa de Araujo Ayres | JoĆ£o Paulo is partner at Belo Horizonteās office Tax practice. | View Profile |
Comparative Guides
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Brazil: TMT
Published: July 2023
Authors: Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da SilvaLorena Pretti SerraglioIngrid Bandeira SantosSylvia WerdmĆ¼ller von Elgg RobertoBruna Evellyn Pereira BigasCarolina Simioni Perdomo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of TMT laws and regulations applicable in Brazil.
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Brazil: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Published: April 2024
Authors: Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da SilvaIngrid Bandeira SantosStefania Mariotti Masetti Carolina Simioni PerdomoCamila Sabino Del Sasso
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Data Protection & Cybersecurity laws and regulations applicable in Brazil.
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