Gustavo Lorenzi de Castro

André Serrão holds Bachelor’s (1994) and Master’s (1999) degrees in Law from the Federal University of Brasília. He is the founder partner of Serrão Advogados and has recognized expertise in energy law, specifically assisting the pivotal players of the Brazilian power sector (generation, transmission, distribution and trading companies of electric energy) in key regulatory issues and disputes. He also has a very strong practice in supporting and advisin...

Zilma Aparecida S. Ribeiro, is responsible for the labour department of the firm, both in the litigation and in the advisory areas. She graduated in law from the Law School of the University of São Paulo from which she holds a Masters Degree. Ms. Ribeiro has over 30 years of experience working as a lawyer, both in-house and as a legal consultant. Ms. Ribeiro also completed a Specialization Course in Civil Procedure at the Law School of the University of São Paulo. She has been r...

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.

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...

José Luis Finocchio Junior is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. José Luis practices law in Campinas, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized José Luis Finocchio Junior 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 José Luis Finocchio Junior is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Juliano Di Pietro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Juliano practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Juliano Di Pietro 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 Juliano Di Pietro 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...

Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trade Law. Jorge Henrique practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti 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 Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti is held by other lawyers.