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Gustavo André Muller Brigagão Practice Area Tax law with emphasis on administrative litigation and indirect taxation, dealing with matters related to industry, commerce and services sector, focused in on the oil industry, telecommunication market, e-commerce, electric energy, information technology, clothing industry, professional entities, among others. In addition, he has been deeply involved with the tax structuring of major sporting and entertainment events in Brazil (2014 W...

Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paulo Benedito practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi since 2010. 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 Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi is held by oth...

Partner Andreas has extensive experience in Labor, Employment, and Social Security Law, with a distinguished track record in strategic litigation and oral arguments before the Regional Labor Courts. He represents major investment banks and multinational corporations in the energy, metallurgy, telecommunications, construction, logistics, and outsourcing sectors in highly complex and institutionally significant disputes. He also represents Leite, Tosto e Barros and its clients before the Superi...

Daniel Corrêa Szelbracikowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Tax Law. Daniel Corrêa practices law in Brasília, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Corrêa Szelbracikowski 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 Daniel Corrêa Szelbracikowski is held by other lawyers.

José Gustavo Braga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. José Gustavo practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized José Gustavo Braga since 2014. 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 José Gustavo Braga is held by other lawyers.

Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Sylvio Fernando practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr. since 2020. 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 Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr. is held b...

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...

Pedro Grillo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Pedro practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro Grillo 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 Pedro Grillo 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.

JOSÉ THEODORO ALVES DE ARAÚJO Partner Office: São Paulo E-mail: taraujo@araujopolicastro.com.br Dir. phone: (55) (11) 3049-5705 Areas of Practice Corporate, Banking and Capital Markets, Infrastructure, Regulatory and Administrative Law. Education • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade de São Paulo Law School – USP (1962); • Career improvement course on Financial System at Getulio Vargas Business School (1963); • Career improvement course ...