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The talented Renato Maia Lopes has almost two decades of experience in the legal sector. Cited by one source as ‘diligent and articulate’, the knowledgeable lawyer has been integral to various strategic developments at Votorantim Group’s subsidiaries: Votorantim Metais and Votorantim Steel. Currently occupying the role of General Counsel at Votorantim Metais, Lopes is responsible for the group’s affairs in Brazil, Peru and the USA. Lopes’ years of legal service have seen him accumulate a wealth of in-depth skills in areas such as M&A processes, contract negotiations, corporate law, trading and corporate governance. Lopes has assisted Votorantim Metais in a number of these activities on both a national and transnational basis. Sources describe Lopes as ‘an outstanding professional who combines technical, managerial and leadership capabilities to successfully handle business challenges’. Lopes featured in The Legal 500’s ranking of 100 influential corporate counsel in Latin America in 2014.