What are the most significant cases or transactions that your legal team has recently been involved in?

My legal team has recently been involved in and have played a key role in supporting business expansions and partnership agreements. This included overseeing complex regulatory compliance matters, guiding our teams through challenging negotiations, and ensuring that our contracts and operations maintain the highest legal standards. Additionally, we’ve actively contributed to successful dispute resolution processes, which helped mitigate risks and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

What new pressures are you facing from the business as expectations for legal to act as a strategic partner continue to grow?

We are facing new pressures to provide broader business insight and proactive risk management. Our team has adapted by collaborating closely with other departments, offering guidance not only on legal matters but also bringing inputs on business strategy and operational improvements. We continue to invest in training and development to stay ahead of industry trends as well as have been trying to increase the use of technology to decrease repetitive work and be able to focus on strategic ones.

What strategies has your legal team adopted to manage disputes and mitigate risks in Brazil’s dynamic business environment?

In Brazil’s dynamic business environment, our legal team has adopted strategies such as early dispute identification and enhanced stakeholder engagement. We place strong emphasis on preventive action, aiming to resolve issues before they escalate and to maintain transparency throughout all processes.