Luiza Simões de Souza
About Luiza Simões de Souza
Luiza Simões de Souza is a lawyer based in São Paulo, BR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Brazil™ since 2026. Luiza Simões de Souza is recognized in the following practice area:
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Litigation
Current Firm: Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Location: São Paulo, BR
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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 ...
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