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Stocche Forbes Advogados Offices
AV BRIGADEIRO FARIA LIMA, 4100
10º ANDAR
04538-132 SÃO PAULO SP
Brazil
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Stocche Forbes Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Capital markets Tier 2
Stocche Forbes Advogados regularly advises on a strong flow of debt and equity offerings. Recently, the firm was involved in several significant stock offerings, representing both issuers and underwriters. The team also has a good track record in debenture offerings, including in the key energy and infrastructure sectors. Other areas of expertise include regulatory advice to investment funds. Henrique Filizzola is highly experienced across all related areas; Frederico Cursino de Moura is active on the debt side; and Rana Moraz and Marcos Ribeiro also have very versatile practices. Senior associate Thadeu Bretas is considered an up-and-coming talent.
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Key clients
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Banco Itaú BBA
Banco Bradesco BBI
Equatorial Energia
Energisa Group
Copel Group
ENGIE
CCR Group
Omega Geração
Tecnisa
Corporate and M&A Tier 2
'M&A powerhouse' Stocche Forbes Advogados continues to be engaged in notable corporate transactions in the Brazilian market. Meanwhile, its dedicated publicly listed company desk provides capital markets and regulatory assistance to a number of companies on an ongoing basis, while the private company desk assists its clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters. The firm also counts major Brazilian and international private equity firms among its clients. The corporate and M&A department saw considerable organic growth in its January 2020 round of promotions; Paola Carrara, Matheus Campos, Ricardo Peres Freoa and Rafael de Almeida Rosa Andrade are now partners. Established practitioners Flavio Meyer, André Mestriner Stocche , Fabiano Milani and Fernanda Cardoso are also key members of the team.
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Testimonials
‘Stocche Forbes is an M&A powerhouse. In my opinion, it is the best department of the firm and, for sure, one of the top notch service providers in the field.‘
‘From partners to associates, service is rendered in a great balance between timing and quality. Also, whenever it is needed, the team quickly reach out to other departments of the firm, which, in general, provide high level of services as well. I am really happy to be assisted by them.‘
‘Matheus Campos is a talented new partner who works around the clock, helping you navigate transactions from the most simple to the more complex tasks. He is my go-to guy in M&A.’
‘On the more experienced partners, Andre Stocche is one of the most respected lawyers in the field and Fabiano Milani stands out for his knowledge on listed companies.‘
Key clients
Pátria Investimentos
Blackstone
L Catterton
Farallon Capital Management
One Equity Partners
GTIS Partners
ACON Investments
HIS Hemisfério Sul Investimentos
XP Investimentos
Mubadala
Tarpon Investimentos
Darby Franklin Templeton
Harvard Management Company
Grupo Verzani & Sandrini
Bradesco
CVS
Omega Energia
Energisa
Vale
Raizen
CCCC – China Communications Construction Company
Baidu
Dow Dupont
News Corp
Minerva
Cyrela
Votorantim Cimentos
Votorantim Energia
Nexa Resources
CPPIB
Projects and infrastructure Tier 2
Stocche Forbes Advogados stands out for its track record in project finance, displaying expertise in both loan agreements and securities offerings. The team also assists clients on the structuring and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, supply agreements, as well as administrative law. Miriam Signor advises on financial, corporate and restructuring transactions involving infrastructure assets. Guilherme Forbes is often instructed by large infrastructure groups and national and foreign banks. Project finance is an area of strength for Frederico Moura and Bruno Gandolfo, who are also adept at handling mergers and acquisitions within regulated sectors.
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Testimonials
‘A strong team with solid technical skills, practical advice and good client service.’
‘Frederico Moura is very responsive and provides practical advice to complicated problems. He is supported by a solid team of associates and other colleagues.’
‘Guilherme Forbes is a very good lawyer, pragmatic. Miriam Signor is very helpful, business-oriented.‘
‘Frederico Moura has great commercial sense. Bruno Gandolfo Damico is a very good lawyer. Associate Laercio Munechika is also very highly regarded.‘
Key clients
ENGIE
Éléctricite de France
State Grid
EIG Partners
Equatorial Energia
Golar LNG
Banco (Santander) Brasil
Itaú Unibanco
Energisa
CELSE – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe
Real estate Tier 2
Stocche Forbes Advogados has an increasingly strong presence in Brazil's real estate market, and the launch of a team in Belo Horizonte illustrates its investment in this field. The practice, which is led by Alexandre Laizo Clápis, has experience in major residential development projects, as well as sales and acquisitions of office blocks, logistics centres, hotels and agribusiness assets. The firm also has good expertise in litigation and corporate-related real estate advice. Major investment funds form a large chunk of the client base. Partner Fernanda Rosa is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘With extensive experience in the market, the firm brings unique strategies and knowledge for the structuring that the client needs for his business. Dedication and organisation demonstrate how the team fits in a unique way and prepared for the demands.’
Key clients
Autonomy Investimentos
GTIS Partners
Hemisfério Sul Investimentos
XP Asset Management
LongPing High-Tech Sementes & Biotecnologia
BR Properties
BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrícolas
Superfrio Armazéns Gerais
Kinea Investimentos
Votorantim
IBM Brasil Indústria, Máquinas e Serviços
Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo
GLP – Global Logistics Properties
AES Tietê
Tegra Incorporadora
São Carlos Empreendimentos e Participações
Agrícola Xingu
AgroSB Agropecuária
Construtora São José
HMC – Harvard Management Company
Pátria Investimentos
Banking and finance Tier 3
Stocche Forbes Advogados enjoys a strong market reputation for major cross-border deals and has played an active role advising borrowers and lenders on the financing of major acquisitions. The team has strong expertise in debt capital markets, refinancings, structured finance and large-scale project finance deals, and the lawyers are also noted for their strong regulatory expertise. Guilherme Forbes, Miriam Signor, Marcos Ribeiro and Henrique Filizzola have been active in the market for over 20 years. Rio de Janeiro-based partner Frederico Moura is also making a good name for himself.
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Key clients
Engie Brasil Energia
Syncreon Group
Teekay Offshore Partners
Berneck Painéis Solares e Serrados
Igenomix
Cabo Serviços de Telecomunicações and Videomar Rede Nordeste
Terna Plus
SEG Automotive Germany
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, and Banco Santander
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Stocche Forbes Advogados has a strong multi-disciplinary practice that spans litigation, banking and finance, and M&A. The firm typically acts for major creditors, including bondholder and lender committees, and has been involved in several significant workouts in the transport, agribusiness and natural resources industries. Guilherme Gaspari Coelho leads the team, which also benefits from the expertise of corporate finance experts Frederico Cursino de Moura and Guilherme Forbes.
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Key clients
Gramercy Funds Management
Ad Hoc Committee of Lenders composed by The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, York Capital, Solus Alternative Asset Management LLP and Silverpoint Capital
Moneda Asset Management LLC
Banco Cargill
Syndicate of secured lenders composed by Citibank, BNP Paribas, ING Capital LLC, The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee, DNB Capital LLC, Blue Mountain Capital Management LLC, Deutsche Bank AG London, NORDEA Bank AB London Branch, The Bank of Nova Scotia and MUFG Union Bank
CarVal Investors
Canvas Capital
Newscorp
Cargill Agrícola
Concessionária Rota das Bandeiras
Dispute resolution: Litigation Tier 4
Stocche Forbes Advogados not only handles complex litigation, but is also adept at advising on preventive strategies. The team undertakes a range of work, regularly assisting with the resolution of disputes involving consumer law, breach of contract and other corporate and commercial issues. Rafael Passaro has more than two decades of experience in civil litigation and administrative proceedings, which are also key areas of activity for Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli. Focusing on commercial and corporate disputes, Guilherme Gaspari Coelho is another practitioner to note. Fernanda Cardoso combines expertise in corporate law and M&A matters with in-depth knowledge of dispute resolution. Domingos Refinetti joined Wongtschowski & Zanotta Advogados in May 2019.
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Testimonials
‘The Stocche Advogados team has worked for us leading a pool of offices in major strategic processes, demonstrating to be a team of high technical and management skills, very closely involved and always acting proactively, seeking to anticipate the movements of the adverse and the judiciary in defining the best strategy.’
‘Our interactions, as a rule, are with the team specialized in dispute resolution and litigation, led by partner Rafael Passaro. Rafael shows himself to be a highly trained and always accessible lawyer, with solutions that are appropriate to the specific case and the client’s needs. I also highlight the lawyers Luis Guilherme A. Bondioli and Fernanda Cardoso, for their high technical capacity and brilliance.’
‘Luis Guilherme Bondioli is a great professional, having extensive experience, which facilitates the dialogue with the client.’
Key clients
Gerdau
Tegra
Autonomy
Siemens
Hypermarcas
Danone
Tishman
Speyer
CVS/Onofre
Cargill
Citel
Credite Suisse
Dow
Hydrocarbons Tier 4
The infrastructure team at Stocche Forbes Advogados has an impressive track record in project finance transactions in the oil and gas sector. The practice has recently diversified its service offering, departing from a pure project finance background, to include a wider range of work, covering regulatory advice, participation in public auctions, M&A and acquisition finance in the hydrocarbons market. Frederico Moura and Bruno Gandolfo often act for major sponsors and financial institutions in the country, while Miriam Signor focuses on project finance. Guilherme Forbes handles corporate transactions involving shares and assets in the energy sector.
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Testimonials
‘Stocche Forbes overall added great value to works related to M&A and financing of very complex cross-border transactions in Brazil.’
‘The following individuals did truly outstanding work and went above and beyond to deliver fast and quality work product in a highly stressful and fast pacing transaction: Frederico Moura; Bruno Gandolfo; Pietro Bianchi and Ricardo Freoa.’
Key clients
Citibank
Bnp Paribas
Eig Group, Gtb-Tbg Holdings
Engie Group
ICBC Do Brasil Banco Multiplo
Petrorio O&G Exploração E Produção
Modec Serviços De Petróleo Do Brasil
BW Offshore
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Mccloy
Tax Tier 4
The high-quality tax practice at Stocche Forbes Advogados is especially strong in tax structuring. This includes support on major M&A, business launches and infrastructure deals. Practice head Renato Coelho is extremely well regarded by clients. He is backed by a strong team, which includes Marcos Vinícius Passarelli Prado, who has a strong focus on indirect tax and customs duties and Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho. Since publication, Renata Emery has left the firm.
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Testimonials
‘Stocche Forbes has a strong tax practice. The team is very hands-on and qualified.’
‘A very well-prepared team in terms of academic background and work experience, with a practice tailored to meet clients specific necessities, that is, they know precisely their role in a given transaction and how to act to towards a positive outcome.’
‘Renato Coelho is outstanding. He deals with high profile and sophisticated tax work. I consider him one of the best tax professionals I have worked with.’
Key clients
Mubadala Development Company
Ambev
Whirlpool
Luxottica
InterCement
Engie
BTG Pactual
Cargill
Banco Bradesco
Red Bull
Competition and antitrust Tier 5
Stocche Forbes Advogados saw the departure of former practice head Paulo Casagrande to Trench Rossi Watanabe in January 2020; Ana Paula Paschoalini - a 'clear rising star in the field' - now leads the team. She has notable experience advising clients in merger control processes and competition compliance programmes.
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Testimonials
‘Team provides fast and high quality work, being quite creative in terms of approach and solution in comparison with its peers.’
‘Ana Paula Paschoalini is a clear rising star in the field. She has led all our antitrust filing with great results.’
Key clients
Mubadala Development Company
Whirlpool Corporation
British Telecom
Pátria Investimentos
Energisa
Asperbras Tubos e Conexões
Serveng Civilsan
Catterton Latin America Management / Magnolia Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
Engie Brasil Energia
Unipar Carbocloro
Environment Tier 5
The environmental team at Stocche Forbes Advogados is often sought after to assist with environmental legal due diligence in the context of capital markets, M&A, infrastructure and real estate transactions. Acting for clients from the financial sector in relation to risk assessment of environmental liabilities is a particular area of strength. Other typical mandates include environmental licensing of renewable energy projects. Illustrating its investment in this practice, the firm promoted practice head Caroline Dihl Prolo to partner; she is proficient in climate change issues.
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Testimonials
‘The environmental team is really engaged in sustainability. They participate in many initiatives and projects and support development of materials and content focused on ESG.’
Key clients
Pátria Brazilian Private Equity Fund
AES Tiête
Omega Energia
Votorantim
Mizuho Bank
EDF Energia
Cubico do Brasil
ALL/Rumo
Equatorial Energia
Terra Santa Agro
Instituto Clima e Sociedade
Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 6
Stocche Forbes Advogados is adept in arbitration involving M&A transactions, public contracts, commercial agreements and infrastructure projects. Rafael Passaro is noted for his experience in arbitral proceedings in the context of commercial and corporate law matters. Other names to note in the team include Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli and debt restructuring expert Guilherme Gaspari Coelho.
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Testimonials
‘Stocche Forbes Advogados has a seasoned and specialised team focused on arbitration matters. The team also has an experience in specific matters, such as those involving tax, financial and corporate law, which provides a competitive edge in arbitration procedures and discussions.’
‘The individuals of Stocche Forbes Advogados advise on the best outcome to the issues we face daily.’
Key clients
Terna SRL
CVS/Onofre
Gerdau
Tegra
HORTUS
Siemens
Tishman Speyer
Credit Suisse
Patria
Camargo Correa Desenvolvimento Imobiliario
Stocche Forbes Advogados > Firm Profile
Stocche Forbes is a full-service law firm formed by attorneys with extensive experience advising Brazilian and foreign entities, doing business in all economic sectors in Brazil. The firm’s teams are equipped to handle the most complex and sophisticated legal issues.
Stocche Forbes ensures services are provided with partner involvement and with teams offering the ideal combination of attorneys and expertise for each specific matter. It strives to form long-term relationships with clients, forged on the trust that the firm will provide services to the highest standards, proactively seek to identify and understand the issues that are relevant to their clients’ business, and offer creative and practical solutions. Central to the firm’s vision and values is a collaborative and open working environment which encourages the attraction, retention, motivation and development of its attorneys.
Areas of practice
Antitrust: the antitrust team works together with the M&A team in the assessment of submission requirements, the drafting and negotiation of agreements, and all types of investigations and other administrative proceedings conducted by antitrust authorities.
Banking and finance: it advises local or foreign financial institutions, credit agencies and borrowers on all forms of domestic or cross-border financing transactions, corporate loans, structured deals, trade finance and export pre-payments, among others.
Capital markets: it advises issuers and underwriters on equity offerings (including IPOs and depositary receipts), debt offerings, delistings and other issuances of securities.
Debt restructuring/bankruptcy: the banking and bankruptcy teams have extensive experience in advising borrowers and lenders on complex debt restructurings, involving domestic and cross-border debt and assets.
Dispute resolution: the firm has expert teams in all forms of dispute resolution and prevention, representing clients in administrative, judicial and arbitration proceedings, and covering commercial, corporate, competition, banking, contractual, liability, environmental and regulatory aspects.
Environmental: the environmental law team acts in administrative or judicial proceedings involving environmental issues, as well as in the conduct of due diligence.
Labor: this department acts in administrative or judicial proceedings involving labor and employment matters, as well as in the conduct of due diligence.
Mergers and acquisitions: the firm has extensive experience, including complex transactions involving the sale and acquisition of companies, the formation of joint ventures and corporate reorganizations.
Mining: the team has extensive experience in the mining sector, having participated in significant corporate and financing transactions and faced all sorts of legal issues particular to this sector, including the creation of liens on mining rights and addressing foreign ownership restrictions.
Oil and gas: the team has in-depth knowledge of the commercial and regulatory questions impacting this industry.
Project finance: its team is dedicated to the structuring, development and financing of infrastructure, industrial and real estate projects.
Real estate: it handles all types of transactions and matters involving real estate law, and has been involved in many of the most complex and challenging projects undertaken in Brazil.
Tax: the tax team provides legal advice on all tax issues affecting businesses transactions in Brazil, at federal and local levels.
White-collar crime: the team is capable of assisting companies in a diverse range of situations that may result in criminal issues.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Capital Markets | Henrique Filizzola | hfilizzola@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5402 |
Capital Markets | Marcos Ribeiro | mribeiro@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5464 |
Capital Markets | Frederico Moura | fmoura@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 21 3609-7940 |
Projects and infrastructure | Guilherme Forbes | gforbes@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5421 |
Capital Markets | Rana Moraz | rmoraz@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5415 |
Corporate and M&A | Andre Stocche | astocche@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5403 |
Corporate and M&A | Flavio Meyer | fmeyer@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5454 |
Corporate and M&A | Fabiano Milani | fmilani@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5407 |
Corporate Litigation | Fernanda Cardoso | fcardoso@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5459 |
Corporate and M&A | Alessandra Zequi | azequi@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5422 |
Dispute resolution | Rafael Passaro | rpassaro@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5405 |
Dispute resolution | Luis Guilherme Bondioli | lbondioli@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5452 |
Projects and infrastructure | Miriam Signor | msignor@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5406 |
Projects and infrastructure | Bruno Gandolfo | bgandolfo@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 21 3609-7940 |
Real estate | Alexandre Laizo Clapis | aclapis@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5404 |
Tax | Renato Coelho | rcoelho@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5445 |
Tax | Marcos Prado | mprado@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5432 |
Labour | Daniela Yuassa | dyuassa@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5449 |
Environment | Caroline Dihl Prolo | cprolo@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5473 |
Tax | Alberto Medeiros | amedeiros@stoccheforbes.com.br | +55 11 3755-5400 |
Tax | Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho | pduarte@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5419 |
Debt Restructuring/Bankruptcy | Guilherme Coelho | gcoelho@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5472 |
Regulatory | Mariana Saragoça | msaragoca@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5410 |
Corporate and M&A | Rafael Andrade | randrade@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5467 |
Corporate and M&A | Ricardo Peres Freoa | rfreoa@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5417 |
Corporate and M&A | Matheus Campos | mcampos@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5416 |
Corporate and Contracts | Paola Carrrara | pcarrara@stoccheforbes.com.br | + 55 11 3755-5495 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Luis Guilherme Aidar Bondioli | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Rafael Andrade | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Bruna Bellotto | Associate of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Bruno Bercito | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Thadeu Bretas | Associate of th firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Matheus Campos | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mrs Fernanda Cardoso | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mrs Paola Carrara | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Alexandre Clápis | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Renato Coelho | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Frederico Cursino De Moura | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Caroline Dihl Prolo | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Henrique Filizzola | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Guilherme Forbes | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Emilio Gallucci | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Guilherme Gaspari Coelho | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Vilmar Lima Carreiro | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr André Mestriner Stocche | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Flavio Meyer | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Fabiano Milani | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mrs Rana Moraz | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Ana Paula Paschoalini | Head of the Antitrust practice of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Rafael Passaro | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Lilian Patrus Marques | Associate of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Camila Pepe | Head of the Compliance practice of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Ricardo Peres Freoa | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Marcos Vinícius Passarelli Prado | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Marcos Ribeiro | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Andreza Ribeiro | Associate of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mrs Miriam Signor | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mr Pedro Simão | Counsel of the firm. | View Profile |
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Ms Daniela Yuassa | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |
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Mrs Alessandra Zequi | Partner of the firm. | View Profile |