João Batista Pereira Neto

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...

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...

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...

Thiago Ramos Barbosa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Thiago, 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 Thiago is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex Costa Pereira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Alex Costa, 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 Alex Costa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Marcelo Hilal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marcelo, 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 Marcelo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trade Law. Jorge Henrique, 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 Jorge Henrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luciana Arduin has over 20 years of experience, with a professional practice focused on labour and employment law. She is highly specialised in defending clients from the banking, civil construction, and telecommunications sectors in complex labour lawsuits, particularly those involving high-level executives. She holds an undergraduate degree in Law from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a postgraduate degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP). Early in h...

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.