Eduardo Soto Pires

Rodrigo Quadrante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Rodrigo practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Rodrigo Quadrante since 2026. 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 Rodrigo Quadrante is held by other lawyers.

Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Litigation. Ana Lúcia practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva since 2022. 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 Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva 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...

Hugo Funaro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Hugo practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Hugo Funaro since 2018. 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 Hugo Funaro is held by other lawyers.

Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Freitas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture & Rural Affairs. Antonio Carlos, 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 Antonio Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. He is Master's degree in Business Law from Fundação Get&u...

Zanon de Paula Barros is one of the founding partners of Leite, Tosto e Barros and his work is recognized by various publications. As an example of his participation in relevant cases, he took an active part, at the beginning of the privatization processes, in the telecommunications and electricity tenders. Advised a business group on the transfer of several cable television concessions. He also advised a client on the sale of a very large sugar and alcohol company

Alessandra Mara Cornazzani Sales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Alessandra Mara Cornazzani practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Alessandra Mara Cornazzani Sales since 2026. 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 Alessandra Mara Cornazzani Sales is held by other lawyers.

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...

Eduardo Amirabile de Melo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eduardo Amirabile practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo Amirabile de Melo 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 Eduardo Amirabile de Melo 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...