Tauil & Chequer Advogados

Augusto Aras is a partner in the Litigation and Arbitration Law practice of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown, in the Brasília office.

Augusto Aras has extensive experience in complex litigation, advising clients on tax, compliance, corporate, and environmental law matters, with a focus on cases before Brazil's Supreme and Higher Courts. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Attorney General of Brazil from 2019 to 2023 and President of the National Council of Public Prosecutors. His distinguished public-sector career, combined with his academic background as a lecturer in Commercial and Electoral Law, provides clients with strategic insights into high-profile disputes, investigations, and matters involving public authorities.

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Member of the Superior Council, Federal Public Prosecutor's Office

Member of the Institutional Council, Federal Public Prosecutor's Office

Member of the 3rd Coordination and Review Chamber, Federal Public Prosecutor's Office

Federal Public Prosecutor's Office Representative, Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)

Academic Coordinator, César Montes Foundation

Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), Doctorate in State, 2005 LawFederal University of Bahia (UFBA), Master's Degree in Economic Law, 2000 Catholic University of Salvador (UCSAL), LLB (JD equivalent), 1981