Mr Guilherme Vieira da Silva > Demarest Advogados > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Demarest Advogados
Praia do Flamengo 200 15º andar
Rio de Janeiro RJ 22210-901
Brazil

Work Department

Mergers and Acquisitions and Life Sciences

Position

Partner

Career

Partner of Demarest’s Mergers and Acquisitions and Life Sciences areas, Guilherme Vieira da Silva holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (Chicago, USA). He is specialized in Civil and Constitutional Law from UERJ and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from PUC-RJ. Guilherme operates in the areas of corporate governance and capital markets in the energy, insurance, mining and financial segments. He focuses his practice in transactions involving regulated industries such as energy, insurance, mining and healthcare services to deliver clients a combination of industry knowledge, in-depth regulatory understanding and strategic planning to assist clients navigate the Brazilian business environment. Guilherme has experience in transactions having worked for offices in Rio de Janeiro and New York.  In addition, he has been recognized in numerous legal publications and has been involved in transactions indicated for international awards.

Languages

Portuguese and English

Education

  • Master’s Degree with honors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, United States (2006)
  • Specialization in Civil and Constitutional Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2005)
  • Bachelor of Laws from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2002)