André Fittipaldi

Mariana is the Managing Partner and Head of Corporate and M&A at Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados, bringing over two decades of experience in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Governance, Compliance, and Data Protection. As Managing Partner, she leads the firm’s strategic direction and ensures operational excellence across finance, IT, marketing, and administration—combining leadership vision with technical and business precision. As Head of Corporate and M&A, Mari...

Raphael Valentim is a partner with extensive expertise in Corporate, Corporate Governance and Compliance. He has more than fifteen years of experience participating in or leading business structuring projects involving foreign companies, corporate restructuring, shareholder agreements, corporate investigations, implementation of compliance programs and advisory services legal in business areas. He is a highly qualified and experienced professional with a successful track record in efficiently...

Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Regina C. practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Regina C. Baraldi Bisson since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Areno has worked on more than 40 offerings, including of Banco BTG Pactual, Azul, Ultrapar, Cosan, Tarpon, BR Malls, Iguatemi, MetLife and Banco do Brasil. In addition, he has been involved in several mergers and acquisitions, including representing Deutsche Bank AG as financial advisor to Enersis Américas S.A. (Chile) in the US$22 billion restructuring of certain companies controlled by Enel (recognized as a 2017 Global Finance Deal of the Year (Insolvency and Restructuring) by Th...

Stephanie Makin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Stephanie practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Makin since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie Makin is held by other lawyers.

Founding partner, Fernando Loeser is a tax specialist. He has a particular interest in litigation and acts on consultation matters. He covers the full spectrum of tax issues direct and indirect taxation and is frequently seen acting before the Superior Courts of Brazil. Fernando is well qualified to tackle complex litigation at judicial and administrative levels. He covers the full spectrum of tax issues, direct and indirect taxation and is frequently seen acting before the Superior Courts of...

Head of the M&A, Banking and Services and Financial Transactions. Marcela graduated originally in Law in Public Business. 29 years of experience inclusive at golden circle law firms (both Brazilian and international), investment banks (in the front office, law department and as Compliance Officer ) and as head of the Law Department of one of the most efficent sustainable energy and alchool companies, with more than R$22 billion in debt transactions (debentures, LCIs, CRIs, notes, private ...

Mauro Takahashi Mori is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Mauro Takahashi practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Mauro Takahashi Mori since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mauro Takahashi Mori is held by other lawyers.

Senior Partner at “A. Lopes Muniz Advogados Associados in São Paulo, Brazil, since 2004, with more than 40 years of experience working as a lawyer, both in-house and as a legal consultant. Author of several articles on Life Sciences Regulatory, Business Ethics, and Intellectual Property, published in different media with copies maintained at www.marcoslevy.blogspot.com.br Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs of MSD Brazil (Merck & Co, Inc.) from 1991 to 2002, Legal Directo...

Fernanda Botinha Nascimento is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Fernanda Botinha practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Fernanda Botinha Nascimento since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fernanda Botinha Nascimento is held by other lawyers.