Luiz Gustavo "Gustavo" Lemos Fernandes

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

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

Mariana is the Managing Partner and Head of Corporate and M&A at Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados, bringing over two decades of experience in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Governance, Compliance, and Data Protection. As Managing Partner, she leads the firm’s strategic direction and ensures operational excellence across finance, IT, marketing, and administration—combining leadership vision with technical and business precision. As Head of Corporate and M&A, Mari...

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.

With a highly specialized profile, in the indirect taxes area, Mauri serves domestic and multinational companies, taking part in several tax and corporate restructuring transactions and following up on new structures.

O Sr. Lopes tem 30 anos de experiência em lidar com disputas empresariais e é reconhecido por publicações especializadas nacionais e internacionais como um dos mais importantes advogados brasileiros. Atuou em casos complexos de arbitragem e contencioso judicial, moldando negócios nas áreas de infraestrutura, serviços financeiros, direito societário, reestruturação de dívidas e contratos comerciais. Segundo o The Legal...

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

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...

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...

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...