Maria Beatriz "Bia" Bueno N. Kowalewski

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.

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...

Prof. Dr. Marcelo von Adamek is the founding partner of Advocacia von Adamek, bringing to his firm more than 25 years of legal expertise across a diverse range of practice areas, including Corporate Law & Capital Markets, Business Contracts, Private Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring & Bankruptcy, and Civil & Business Litigation. His comprehensive services include strategic consulting, litigation, and delivering legal opinions. Prof. Dr. von Adamek’s distin...

Julie Bédard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Julie, 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 Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Litigation. Ana Lúcia, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana Lúcia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Veridiana Police is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Veridiana, who practices law in Campinas, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Veridiana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Carolina Duarte Martins is a corporate partner at Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados with 31 years of national and international experience in large corporations and mid-sized law firms, , with a specialization in the Middle Market. She has honed her expertise in corporate consulting, commercial law, real estate law, civil litigation, regulatory compliance, and media and internet law. She acts with aptitude in providing strategic advice on corporate matters, ensuring optimal results for clients,...

Juliano Di Pietro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Juliano, 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 Juliano is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...