Demarest Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile

‘The firm has high-level professionals, agile and concerned with the business.’

‘Demarest’s environmental team has a multidisciplinary vision, offering solutions to environmental issues, but always anticipating any developments that may occur in other spheres of law, such as civil and criminal matters.’

‘Brazilian legislation is diffuse and complex, so the deep knowledge of the subject by the Demarest team makes it stand out. Availability and commitment to the cause and objective action to resolve the problem quickly.’

‘Luiz Sant’Anna has a strategic vision. He helped us to identify threats and opportunities during the execution of the work and investigation. Fernanda Vianna Stefanelo stands out for her dedication and constant concern in carrying out the work, questioning points and indicating possible legal risks.’

‘Very technical professionals who seek to have a closer view of the client’s business, as a way to propose a solution that best meets their needs.’

‘Luiz Sant’Anna is very collaborative, available and brings great performance in developing strategies. Marina is very organised, and technical in complex subjects.’

‘The team is very responsive to requests for support and updates on progress with work. There is a good team ethic whereby team-mates will step in when others are away with no drop in technical knowledge or understanding of the specific issues involved. There is clearly deep and broad knowledge of the Brazil insurance market.’

‘Genuine experience of international insurance work and working for insurers inside and outside of Brazil.’

‘Camila Prado leads the team that I work with and is always ready with prompt and helpful advice. Camila understands the market we operate in very well and finds solutions in situations where none seems to be possible.’

‘Deep technical knowledge and availability make the partnership very positive.’

‘Andre Alarcon for his professionalism, accessibility and personalized attention.’

‘Laura Pellegrini, for her commitment to extremely technical delivery, but aligned with the operational needs and the reality of the market.’

‘Marcia Cicarelli – leading insurance lawyer in Brazil, bar none. Camila Prado – very bright, personable and technically excellent. Laura Pellegrini – extremely able, confident and inspires confidence.’

‘They have the deepest bench and they are very knowledgeable and technically solid in trade remedies and customs procedures. They have a lot of expertise and can handle large cases without problem. They did excellent work in an anti-dumping case. They are very business-oriented and client-focused. They have political sensibility and good relations with government officials. They are team players and easy to coordinate the work with them.’

‘The firm has vary solid bench, with partners Jose Diaz Setti, Fernando Bueno and Victor Lopes as their leaders. Fernando is extremelly skillful and knowledgable of all the details of an antidumping process. He has a clear sense of the trade off in the different strategic choices. Victor Lopes has perfect command of the customs procedures in Brasil. Milena Acevedo is very knowledgable on WTO regulations and international trade policy.’

‘Hands-on, being able to imagine how a business environment reacts to certain requests.’

‘Pragmatic and well organised.’

‘Fernando is a very clever lawyer with a great sense of humor.’

‘The Demarest team have a deep knowledge of Brazilian regulatory matters. Fabio Braga is an excellent attorney and is always available to respond any questions and solve any problems.’

‘The quality and the main capabilities are excellent, always willing to find the best solution and best routing to the problems presented.’

‘Good technical knowledge, response speed and availability.’

‘Having worked with lawyers ranging from senior partners to very junior associates, I have found the Demarest team to be knowledgeable, responsive and practical. Given the demand for top lawyers in Sao Paulo it can be very difficult to get an appropriate level of attention. Joao Paulo Minetto and his team find the time to dig into securities matters and provide timely, practical advice.’

‘Joao Paulo Minetto is knowledgeable about securities laws and the practical implications.’

‘Technical quality, deep knowledge of group companies and immediate accessibility.’

‘The Office has high technical training and availability. It can give quick answers to complex problems.’

‘Thiago Giantomassi and João Paulo Minetto: Updated and with good technical knowledge. They have the ability to propose quick solutions for complex situations.’

‘The team at Demarest is responsive and solution-oriented. They secure great results for clients on quick timing.’

‘I instruct Milena Mundim from Demarest on my matters. She is a bright competition lawyer, who knows the CADE process inside out and always delivers for clients.’

‘Demarest has a highly specialised team with seniority to serve clients. In addition, they are always available and have a very strong focus on solving the problems of clients.’

‘Eloy is basically one of the most complete professionals in the compliance market – he has knowledge, experience and leads his team like no one else. This makes the work environment much more relaxed and light.’

‘It is a good team, in a growth phase. The team leader, Eloy Rizzo, is experienced, very helpful. It is easy to deal with.’

‘Eloy Rizzo was one of the first professionals in the area when he started to develop in Brazil. I have worked with Eloy and his team on several occasions and my conclusion is that they are excellent in the area.’

‘Eloy Rizzo, Fabyola Rodrigues and Carlo Verona are recommended.’

‘Eloy Rizzo leads the team with competence, sobriety and deep knowledge.’

‘The area of compliance that Eloy is responsible for is incredible and he is exceptional.’

‘Eloy Rizzo and Victoria Arcos are recommended.’

‘Phenomenal team. Demonstrates enormous knowledge in the area. It has the ability to discuss and seek strategies for highly complex cases. Highly recommended.’

‘Carlo Verona and Rafael Gagliardi demonstrate a very high command over the area in which they operate. They give clients confidence in conducting cases.’

‘Demarest is a renowned law firm in Brazil, formed by highly qualified professionals, especially in the area of litigation and disputes. Their deep knowledge of this field and legislation, and their results in court, makes the firm one of the best legal boards in Brazil.’

‘Celso Xavier is a distinguished professional.’

‘Lawyers are specialists in different topics and have deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector. They are always available.’

‘Excellent service. Provide practical solutions to clients pointing out risks. Rafael Gagliardi is recommended.’

‘Demarest Advogados is an excellent law firm that provides excellent consulting services, always keeping an eye on costs.’

‘It is a renowned firm, with a team of highly prepared experts and that has brought good results.’

‘I am always fascinated by Renato Canizares’s high performance level, his way of explanation of complicated matters in easy words, and also his team spirit from the beginning.’

‘Cassia Pizzotti, Ivan Lima, Caio Pivatto and Monica Matarazzo: In addition to their technical knowledge and strategic vision, they work with a sense of urgency and have a great openness regarding the customer’s vision.’

‘A truly full-service firm in Brazil with established lawyers in all the key regions in the country, Demarest offers deep knowledge of all subject matters and the industry. This is important to us as projects have different locations and jurisdictions. The Demarest team has the ability to provide valuable advice and solutions in all matters, no matter how tangencial to the project at hand in a fast and reliable way. This attests to their bench depth and knowledge.’

‘Demarest can handle and coordinate very complex cases that -as an example- encompass litigation, capital markets, public law, commercial and contract law, energy sector regulations, data privacy, among others, without sacrificing pace, quality, or results, which is invaluable to us. Being counsel for some of the largest companies in Brazil across a variety of infrastructure profiles in all the regions give Demarest real world experience.’

‘Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona have done an amazing job coordinating the different practices within Demarest to deliver results in all our infrastructure projects.’

‘It is a highly skilled team that quickly understands our issues. I would like to highlight the names of Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona.’

‘Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona are professionals with solid technical knowledge and also relevant practical experience, knowledge of the field of public concessions and infrastructure assets. This is extremely relevant for the development of work that meets the client’s needs. They are committed, very tenacious lawyers who present creative solutions and effective alternatives to complex problems.’

‘The law firm has an excellent structure that is capable of meeting the needs of clients. In addition, it has an exceptional Public Law team with high technical quality and solid knowledge of the area.’

‘Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona are lawyers with solid technical knowledge and vast experience and practical knowledge in public law. They are able to propose practical solutions to complex problems.’

‘Very strong team. We experience the team as very proactive and professional project partners always eager to join us for the extra mile. We receive timely responses to inquiries and deadlines and we feel at all times very well advised. Collaboration and communication with all team members is excellent and very efficient. We appreciate very much our collaboration.’

‘Marc Stalder’s team is very efficient, presenting information in natural language and with attention to detail.’

‘It has highly qualified staff, who can clarify the issues very clearly.’

‘Marc Stalder is  a complete professional and he has several hard skills and soft skills that make him different from other professionals in the area.’

‘Marc Stalder is a valuable lawyer with decades of expertise in real estate transactions and support to different demands from various areas of our business.’

‘Qualified team with excellence in the provision of services and quick answers.’

‘Guilherme Bechara’s team is highly qualified and has demonstrated extensive knowledge on the subject, thus standing out in relationship with other staff.’

‘The lawyers actually “wear the shirt” of the client, and act as part of the in-house team fully immersed and involved with the interests of the client,  a true differential.’

‘I would highlight Guilherme Bechara, for the personalised service, quickness and for his dedication to customers. Celso Xavier, for the deep knowledge and notable ability to solve complex problems involving different jurisdictions.’

‘It is an office composed of professionals of great intellectual capacity and extremely dedicated to the solution of the problems presented by customers.’

‘I like the speed in responses and the friendly approach to resolution of various situations. The professionals are skilled. They offer a quality service and are partners always promoting relevant and reliable orientations.’

‘The staff always has a lot of availability and has a very quick response time. They are extremely prepared professionals.’

‘I like working with Douglas Mota, he knows us well and is someone I trust.’

‘Carlos Eduardo Orsolon, in direct tax litigation, has a lot of experience in administrative litigation and understands how to follow the communications with the federal tax authorities.’

‘The firm has high technical training and availability.’

‘Team with extensive knowledge of the subject, strategic vision and aware of the client’s needs.’

‘Rafael Gagliardi has comprehensive knowledge of the energy sector. He is very assertive.’

‘Very well-trained professionals, always willing to serve and understand others, quick return, pro-business profile.’

‘They have been acting for my client in trade mark applications across South America using their network of agents. They have done an excellent job, which was quick, cost effective and efficient.’

‘Tatiana Campello is a professional who stands out for her intelligence and understanding of clients’ needs. She is always willing to understand the problems, looking for solutions and alternatives that bring legal security to the client. Julia Davet Pazos is an excellent professional, her work is of the highest quality. Julia is the professional I would like to have on my team.’

‘Demarest’s Intellectual Property team is highly respected in the market. Special mention to Tatiana Campello, who is one of the best in the market.’

‘Our company is attended by an extremely responsive, attentive and agile team. The professionals are always up-to-date, with an integrated and strategic view.’

‘The team led by partner Camila Biral is highly qualified, up to date and always ready, even in times of crisis when we need immediate responses. The level of work received is always excellent.’

‘The lawyers are deeply prepared, and know both the business and the understanding of the judiciary, pointing out risks and helping the company to make appropriate decisions at the right time.’

‘Luiz Fernando Santana: very prepared and competent. Maria Helena Bragaglia: super competent and prepared. Camila Biral: deeply knows the topics she takes care of and is super competent. Mauricio Levy: knows deeply the themes he handles, and is always available.’

‘The biggest difference is the active participation of the partners in all phases of the service. Tatiana Campello is recommended.’

‘The work is excellent and the service is very fast. Tatiana Campello is great.’

‘Extensive technical knowledge. Attentive team that provides great quality services related to LGPD and digital law.’

‘Tatiana Campello is excellent.’

‘Demarest understands the aviation regulatory bodies, and they have a preventive approach towards the numerous problems created by the consumer law and courts in Brazil. They are very responsive and and focused on clients needs. Also they have an economic approach towards litigation which avoids unnecessary costs to clients. They prepare very useful reports that help in house councel decision-making.’

‘They are very well prepared and updated with current issues and problems. They always bring recent experiences and cases.’

‘Fabyola En Rodrigues, Douglas Motta, Carlos Eduardo Orsolon, Marcello Pedroso, Marcelo Annunziata, Alexandre Ponce Insfran and Karen Sayuri Teruya are recommended.‘

‘In addition to their excellent legal work, João Luis Almeida, the head of the team we worked with, demonstrated to be one of the most commercially oriented lawyers I have seen in my life. He helped us navigate very complex negotiations with internal and external stakeholders. Every single member of the team was super committed and had an extraordinary sense of interpersonal skills. All members of the team put the needs of their clients first with a strong focus on the individuals’ specific needs.’

‘Our principal interaction with Demerest was through João Luis Almeida. João and Demarest have provided legal support and leadership for several years where they advised on a myriad of complex acquisition and divestment, regulatory and transaction engagements. João is an outstanding individual and lawyer. I’ve worked with law firms across North America, South America and Europe and João and his team are on par or superior to other law firms.’

‘I am fully satisfied with the quality of the service provided, as well as the professionals participating in the processes that I consider to be top-notch.’