Paula Luiza Germano Santos

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...

Master and PhD in Criminal Procedure Law at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP); Bachelor in Laws at Faculdade de Direito da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCS-P); Professor for IBMEC Graduation Course; Member of CEAPRO – Centro de Estudos Avançados de Processo; Former President, Treasure Director and Secretary-General of the Brazilian Bar Association – Sub-section of Pinheiros in São Paulo/SP; Coordina...

Mauro Takahashi Mori is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and M&A Law. Mauro Takahashi, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mauro Takahashi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Sylvio Fernando, 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 Sylvio Fernando is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eduardo Correa da Silva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Eduardo, 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 Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jorge Henrique Amaral Zaninetti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trade Law. Jorge Henrique, 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 Jorge Henrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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...

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...