Fernando Antonio Cavanha Gaia

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...

Prof. Dr. Marcelo von Adamek is the founding partner of Advocacia von Adamek, bringing to his firm more than 25 years of legal expertise across a diverse range of practice areas, including Corporate Law & Capital Markets, Business Contracts, Private Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring & Bankruptcy, and Civil & Business Litigation. His comprehensive services include strategic consulting, litigation, and delivering legal opinions. Prof. Dr. von Adamek’s distin...

Eduardo Correa da Silva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eduardo practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo Correa da Silva 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 Correa da Silva is held by other lawyers.

André Blotta Laza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. André Blotta practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized André Blotta Laza 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 André Blotta Laza is held by other lawyers.

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.

Vanessa Lira Dantas is a partner at Amatuzzi Advogados, in São Paulo, where she works in two areas: real estate, structuring contracts and transactions, and wealth planning, advising families and companies on asset organization and succession. She brings more than 15 years of experience at leading Brazilian firms. She holds a law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, a postgraduate degree in Contracts and Agreements from IICS and a specialization in Business Real Estate Law...

Bruno Amatuzzi is the founding and managing partner of Amatuzzi Advogados, a São Paulo boutique focused on real estate, complex contracts and transaction structuring. He advises on highly complex transactions, with an emphasis on M&A, real estate investments, construction contracts and financial structuring, and has particular depth in data centers, infrastructure, civil construction and investment funds. He often acts as the legal bridge for foreign investors in Brazilian projects...

Clarissa Marcondes Macéa is a partner at Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of São Paulo (USP), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard University, and attended the École Nationale d’Administration – ENA (CISAP). She has worked as a Law Clerk at the Brazilian Supreme Court (2017-2020), was the Legal Head for the Assistance and Social Development Secretariat of the City of São Paulo (2015-2017), an...

Pâmela Silveira Leite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Civil Rights Law and Litigation. Pâmela Silveira practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Pâmela Silveira Leite since 2027. 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 Pâmela Silveira Leite is held by other lawyers.

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...