Éderson Garin Porto

Graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and holds a Master’s degree (LL.M) from the University of Chicago Law School. She has over 25 years of experience in corporate law, particularly in M&A, corporate finance, financial transactions, corporate restructuring, strategic contracts, and corporate advisory

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...

Paulo Vítor Ângelo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Paulo Vítor, who practices law in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paulo Vítor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

José Gustavo Braga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. José Gustavo, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Gustavo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gilvandro Araújo Vasconcelos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Gilvandro, who practices law in Brasília, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gilvandro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and holds a Master’s degree in International Tax Law from the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT) in São Paulo. He has extensive experience in tax legal advisory, with a focus on cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, financial markets, and capital markets, in addition to significant experience in tax litigation, both administrative and judicial. Over his career, he has taught at Fundaç&atil...

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

Antônio Lopes Muniz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law and Labor and Employment Law. Antônio, 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 Antônio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gabrielle A. de Melo Aleluia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Gabrielle A., who practices law in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gabrielle A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ricardo Tosto is a partner and one of the founders of the firm. He works particularly in the areas of Credit Recovery, Banking Contracts, Bankruptcy, Judicial Reorganization, Acquisition Review, Corporate Restructuring, Administrative, Electoral, Civil and Commercial Law. Previously, Mr. Tosto worked as an advisor to the Legal and Human Resources Board of Grupo Rede and as director of the Rede Private Pension Foundation. He was president of the Judiciary Modernization Commission and the Judic...