Brazil 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Legal and corporate compliance director for Latin America | Volvo Brazil
Legal director and company secretary | Vivo (Telefônica Brasil)
Global legal and compliance senior managing counsel executive, M&A and financial services | Accenture
Executive legal director and organizational culture PMO | Minerva Foods
Vice president, legal and institutional affairs | CPFL Energia
Legal director, compliance officer and data protection officer | Equatorial Energia
Executive general counsel, Latin America | GE Aerospace
Legal vice president, Brazil and Andean region | Visa
Senior legal and licensing manager | American Tower Company
Legal, compliance and government affairs director, Latin America | Air Liquide
General counsel | LOG Commercial Properties
Managing partner, legal and regulatoru | Brookfield
Legal corporate senior director, Latin America | Mercado Livre
Chief legal and institutional relations officer | Localiza Rent a Car
Senior director, government and legal affairs, Latin America | Hasbro
Regional general counsel for Latin America | Zurich Latin America Serviços BrasilÂ
Executive director, head of legal and commercial | Trident Energy
General counsel and chief compliance officer, Brazil | New Fortress Energy
Vice-president, legal, government affairs and sustainability | Siemens
Vice president, legal, Brazil | Kinross Brasil Mineração
Deputy general counsel for South America | Valeo
General counsel and head of fleet | Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
It is with great pleasure that we present the GC Powerlist: Brazil 2025, continuing Legal 500’s longstanding commitment to celebrating the outstanding achievements of in-house counsel around the world. Once again, we are delighted to return the GC Powerlist series to the vibrant and forward-thinking Brazilian legal community. Building on the enthusiastic response to our recent editions in the country, this year’s list shines a spotlight, once again, on the most exceptional legal professionals driving innovation and shaping the future of corporate law in Brazil.Â
In a complex and fast-evolving business landscape, Brazil’s general counsel and senior legal leaders are playing an increasingly strategic role. Whether guiding digital transformation, enhancing corporate governance, embedding ESG values, or promoting diversity and inclusion, these professionals are redefining what it means to be not just legal advisors, but essential partners in executive decision-making. This publication seeks to honour not only their legal expertise, but also their vision, leadership, and growing influence across industries.
Within these pages, readers will find exclusive interviews, first-hand insights, and practical reflections from some of Brazil’s most respected in-house lawyers. These contributions provide a candid look into their priorities, challenges, and approaches, offering valuable perspectives on how legal departments are navigating uncertainty, influencing corporate direction, and preparing for the future.
At its heart, the GC Powerlist is a celebration of those whose work may take place behind the scenes, but whose impact is fundamental to business success. We are proud to recognise these individuals, whose stories highlight the transformation of the in-house legal function from a supporting role to a cornerstone of strategic leadership.Â
On behalf of the entire Legal 500 team, I extend our sincere thanks to all the in-house lawyers who contributed to this edition. Your insights continue to inform, inspire, and reinforce the critical role of the in-house legal community within the broader legal and business ecosystem.Â
We invite you to explore this year’s list and discover the remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of corporate law in Brazil.
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Francisco Faria e Castro, Research Editor, GC Portfolio seriesÂ
On Wednesday 25th February, in partnership with ENS, Legal 500 launched the GC Powerlist: Ghana 2026. Attendees gathered at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast for an evening of celebration, marking the recognition of another outstanding cohort of senior in-house counsel.
Legal 500’s GC Powerlist initiative celebrates the impact that in-house counsel have, within their organisations and beyond, and the role that they play in driving growth and innovation across the legal and business landscape. The series offers a platform for in-house lawyers to connect and share their knowledge and experience.
MC Otu welcomed guests before the evening’s programme began with a video introduction from Isabel Caine, Event content editor at Legal 500. Patricia Jane Mumuni, Executive at ENS, then took to the stage to congratulate the successful Powerlisters on behalf of the firm. Caliis Nii Oman Baddoo, Head of legal at the Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered the keynote speech.
Attendees were then presented with their certificates and had their official photographs taken, before networking resumed over drinks and canapés.
Legal 500 would like to congratulate everyone included in the GC Powerlist: Ghana 2026 and is honoured to celebrate such an impressive group of in-house lawyers, alongside ENS.
