José Alves Ribeiro Jr.

Head of the M&A, Banking and Services and Financial Transactions. Marcela graduated originally in Law in Public Business. 29 years of experience inclusive at golden circle law firms (both Brazilian and international), investment banks (in the front office, law department and as Compliance Officer ) and as head of the Law Department of one of the most efficent sustainable energy and alchool companies, with more than R$22 billion in debt transactions (debentures, LCIs, CRIs, notes, private ...

Vanessa Lira Dantas is a partner at Amatuzzi Advogados, in São Paulo, where she works in two areas: real estate, structuring contracts and transactions, and wealth planning, advising families and companies on asset organization and succession. She brings more than 15 years of experience at leading Brazilian firms. She holds a law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, a postgraduate degree in Contracts and Agreements from IICS and a specialization in Business Real Estate Law...

Fernanda Pereira Leite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Non-Profit / Charities Law. Fernanda practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Fernanda Pereira Leite 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 Fernanda Pereira Leite is held by other lawyers.

Luiz Antonio Varela Donelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Luiz Antonio Varela practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Luiz Antonio Varela Donelli 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 Luiz Antonio Varela Donelli is held by other lawyers.

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...

Camila Somadossi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Camila practices law in Campinas, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Camila Somadossi since 2027. 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 Camila Somadossi is held by other lawyers.

Fernando Novis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Litigation. Fernando, who practices law in Brazil, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice areas. Fernando has over 16 years' experience of representing Brazilian and foreign clients in Civil, Corporate, Commercial, Regulator...

Fabiana Fittipaldi Morade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Fabiana practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Fabiana Fittipaldi Morade 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 Fabiana Fittipaldi Morade 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 ...

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...