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Araújo e Policastro Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Brazil > Corporate and M&A: Mid-market Tier 2

Araújo e Policastro Advogados‘ corporate department helps clients of all sizes navigate complex issues in the context of domestic and cross-border transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and incorporations. A member of Nextlaw Global referral network, the firm is seen with great regularity advising on the Brazilian law aspects of global deals. In addition to its strong transactional capabilities, the group is also routinely engaged in corporate law matters, related disputes and succession planning issues. Founding partner Theodoro Araújo has a strong track record in corporate deals involving multiple jurisdictions; he oversees the practice alongside Camila Araújo, who is skilled in M&A and joint ventures involving the infrastructure and energy segments. Clients from the automotive sector turn to Tania Mara Ferreira for advice on M&A and contractual matters. Other key individuals include Fernanda Pereira Leite, a reference for foreign clients doing business in Brazil, and Bárbara Dos Santos Moreira, who focuses on non-transactional matters.

Brazil > Competition and antitrust Tier 5

Araújo e Policastro Advogados handles international disputes with a focus on private antitrust enforcement and cartel damages claims. The group, led by the ‘terrific lawyer‘ Bruno Lanna Peixoto, provides support to a variety of clients, including companies from the construction, financial services and life sciences sectors, as defendants and claimants in high-profile cases. Carolina Pagotto Trevizo brings together expertise in merger filings and antitrust investigations.

Brazil > Labour and employment Tier 5

Araújo e Policastro Advogados provides assistance to domestic and multinational clients in all stages of judicial and administrative labour claims and class actions. On the advisory front, the practice is well versed in remuneration matters, profit sharing plans and union negotiations. Department leader Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva has been advising and defending domestic and international companies from the manufacturing, IT, education, logistics, retail and energy industries, among others, in employment law mandates for over two decades. Since publication, Alexandre Pessoa has joined from KLA Advogados, effective as of January 2024.

Tax > Tax advisory Tier 5

Araújo e Policastro Advogados has a highly focused tax practice with a strong reputation for assisting domestic and international clients in municipal, state and federal tax issues. Administrative and judicial disputes form a core part of the firm’s workload. The lawyers are also highly adept at handling tax structuring and planning matters, including M&A, corporate restructurings and offshore investments, as well as advising on sectoral tax regimes that apply to certain industries, such as oil and gas. Practice head Sylvio Fernando Paes De Barros Júnior has over 30 years’ market experience and is particularly active in tax litigation. Senior associate Fernanda Botinha Nascimento undertakes advisory and contentious work.