Carlos Araúz

Pedro DeRegina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Pedro, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pedro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mastering in Tax Law at the Programa de Pós-Graduação of the Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP) in Brasília. Postgraduate in Tax Law from the Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP). Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Universidade do Distrito Federal (UDF). Mainly serves the Tax Litigation area before the Federal Supreme Court, Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Regionals Courts focusing on Tax Law and ...

Luiz Leonardos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Luiz, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luiz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Rodrigo Caserta Practice Area Tax law, specializing in litigation and consultancy related to indirect taxation. Professional Affiliations Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo state sections and the Brazilian Fiscal Law Association – ABDF. Languages Portuguese and English.

Alberto Medeiros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Alberto, who practices law in Brasília, Brazil, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Sylvio Fernando, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sylvio Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner Andreas has extensive experience in Labor, Employment, and Social Security Law, with a distinguished track record in strategic litigation and oral arguments before the Regional Labor Courts. He represents major investment banks and multinational corporations in the energy, metallurgy, telecommunications, construction, logistics, and outsourcing sectors in highly complex and institutionally significant disputes. He also represents Leite, Tosto e Barros and its clients before the Superi...

Mirella da Costa Andreola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Mirella da Costa, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mirella da Costa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roberto Duque Estrada Practice Area Tax law with emphasis on tax litigation, income tax (corporate and individual) and international taxation, dealing with matters related to corporate restructuring, domestic and international tax planning and with high net worth individuals. Career Roberto Duque Estrada is a founding partner at Brigagão, Duque Estrada – Advogados. He started his carrer as an associate lawyer, working with Professor Alberto Xavier, first at Castro Barros Sobral &...