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André de Luizi Correia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. André de Luizi practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized André de Luizi Correia since 2020. 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 André de Luizi Correia is held by other lawyers.

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...

Pedro de Moura A. de Oliveira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Pedro de Moura A. practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro de Moura A. de Oliveira 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 Pedro de Moura A. de Oliveira is held by other lawyers.

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.

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 Blotta Laza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. André Blotta practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized André Blotta Laza 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 André Blotta Laza is held by other lawyers.

Alexandre de Mendonça Wald holds a Bachelor Degree in Law from Cândido Mendes University (1984) and a Master of Law from University of Pennsylvania Law School (1986). Throughout his career, he has served as president of the UPenn Alumni Club in Brazil and is recognized among the most admired lawyers in various professional rankings, such as Latin Lawyer250, Chambers and Partners, Analysis Advocacy and The Legal 500.

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 ...

Aluisio Berezowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Aluisio practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Aluisio Berezowski 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 Aluisio Berezowski 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...