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Cited by nominators as an ‘extremely high-skilled and very efficient’ lawyer, Boris Gris leads a proficient and knowledgeable legal department at Arcos Dourados Comércio de Alimentos, the Brazilian part of Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald’s franchisee in the world in terms of sales and restaurants. Gris, as General Counsel, is proficient in several alternative fields including capital markets, corporate law, M&A, litigation, franchising and real estate. This versatility coupled with an enriched business acumen has ensured that the seasoned lawyer remains at the top of his trade. Sources describe Gris as a ‘powerful ally and outstanding adviser in all cases involving the company’. Gris continues to operate at an exceedingly high standard, a trait which he has managed to successfully instill into his highly rated legal team. As Arcos Dourados continues to grow in employee number, revenue and restaurant number across Brazil, it will need Gris to continue to improve internal process, manage compliance burdens and support the overall business expansion. Gris has an in-house career that spans almost 30 years, having held positions with Votorantim, Petrochemical Union and Quattor.