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Alexandre de Mendonça Wald holds a Bachelor Degree in Law from Cândido Mendes University (1984) and a Master of Law from University of Pennsylvania Law School (1986). Throughout his career, he has served as president of the UPenn Alumni Club in Brazil and is recognized among the most admired lawyers in various professional rankings, such as Latin Lawyer250, Chambers and Partners, Analysis Advocacy and The Legal 500.

Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Regina C., 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 Regina C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pedro de Moura A. de Oliveira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Pedro de Moura A., who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pedro de Moura A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trade Law. Jorge Henrique, 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 Jorge Henrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José Luis Finocchio Junior is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. José Luis, who practices law in Campinas, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Luis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mauro Takahashi Mori is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Mauro Takahashi, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mauro Takahashi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juliana Galindo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Juliana, 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 Juliana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Júlio de Oliveira has acted in many significant tax proceedings relating to direct and indirect taxes as well as taxes levied on the payroll, in addition to rendering consulting services to large domestic and international companies. He is part of several committees and associations made up of companies that seek to improve the Brazilian tax system. He holds a Master of Laws and a PhD in tax law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC/SP). He is a p...

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...

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.