Francisco Niclós Negrão

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...

Fernando is a junior partner at the firm. He has more than eight years of experience in Tax Consultancy and Litigation acting in the administrative and judicial levels involving the most diverse matters of Tax Law and clients. Fernando has also supported tax and legal opinions and risk assessments to national and international clients. Fernando is a rising professional, increasingly recognized by clients for the advice provided. The recent accolade he received attests to this, as he was highl...

Eduardo Dotta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Eduardo, 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 Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leticia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Leticia, 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 Leticia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Master and PhD in Criminal Procedure Law at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP); Bachelor in Laws at Faculdade de Direito da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCS-P); Professor for IBMEC Graduation Course; Member of CEAPRO – Centro de Estudos Avançados de Processo; Former President, Treasure Director and Secretary-General of the Brazilian Bar Association – Sub-section of Pinheiros in São Paulo/SP; Coordina...

Specialist in Tax Litigation and Advisory, Fernando Westin has a robust background in leading tax litigation teams for both domestic and multinational companies. As a partner focused of the Tax Litigation team in São Paulo, Westin excels in administrative and judicial tax disputes, due diligence processes, and participation in amnesty and installment programs. Recognized as a Highly Recommended Lawyer by ITR World Tax, Highly Recommended by Chambers Brazil, and a Highlight in Best Lawy...

BRUNO LANNA PEIXOTO Partner Office: São Paulo Email: bpeixoto@araujopolicastro.com.br Dir. phone: (55) (11) 3049-5789 Areas of Practice Antitrust and Competition Education • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Law School - UFMG (2001); • Master’s Degree in Economic Law from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG (2005); • Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Chicago (2005). Research paper: “Horizontal Mergers and T...

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...

Odel Antun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Criminal Law. Odel, 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 Odel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.