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Alex Costa Pereira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Alex Costa practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Costa Pereira 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 Alex Costa Pereira 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...

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...

Décio Policastro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Litigation. Décio practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Décio Policastro since 2021. 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 Décio Policastro is held by other lawyers.

Leticia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Leticia practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Leticia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla 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 Leticia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Renata Araujo has over 25 years of experience, with her career consistently focused on Labor Law. She leads the defense in labor litigation for major national and multinational companies across the energy, infrastructure, civil construction, aviation, textile, food, and paper and pulp sectors, among others. Ms. Araujo conducts strategic and preventive approaches for clients. She possesses vast expertise in monitoring corporate restructurings and judicial reorganizations, acting in the res...

Hamilton Dias de Souza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Hamilton practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Hamilton Dias de Souza 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 Hamilton Dias de Souza is held by other lawyers.

Partner at Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados (São Paulo, Brazil); LLB, Master in Laws and PhD at University of São Paulo Law School; LL.M. in International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration at NYU School of Law (Arthur T. Vanderbilt Scholar); Vice-President of the Brazilian Bar’s Special Arbitration Commission; Director at the Mediation and Arbitration Center at the Brazil-Portugal Chamber of Commerce; CIArb Fellow; Author of several articles on arbitr...

Priscila Peresi brings over 28 years of distinguished experience in Labor and Employment Law, with a robust track record in both litigation and advisory services. She has represented major corporations in complex labor disputes, led collective bargaining negotiations, and developed strategic frameworks for litigation risk mitigation. Her practice also encompasses the management of administrative proceedings, legal support for human resources operations, and compliance-oriented guidance. Prisc...

Tania Mara Ferreira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Tania Mara practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Tania Mara Ferreira 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 Tania Mara Ferreira is held by other lawyers.