Paulo Sogayar, Jr.

Priscila Peresi brings over 28 years of distinguished experience in Labor and Employment Law, with a robust track record in both litigation and advisory services. She has represented major corporations in complex labor disputes, led collective bargaining negotiations, and developed strategic frameworks for litigation risk mitigation. Her practice also encompasses the management of administrative proceedings, legal support for human resources operations, and compliance-oriented guidance. Prisc...

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.

Clarissa Marcondes Macéa is a partner at Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of São Paulo (USP), a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard University, and attended the École Nationale d’Administration – ENA (CISAP). She has worked as a Law Clerk at the Brazilian Supreme Court (2017-2020), was the Legal Head for the Assistance and Social Development Secretariat of the City of São Paulo (2015-2017), an...

Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Mário Luiz, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mário Luiz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leticia Barbosa e Silva Abdalla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Leticia, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leticia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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.

Ricardo Tosto is a partner and one of the founders of the firm. He works particularly in the areas of Credit Recovery, Banking Contracts, Bankruptcy, Judicial Reorganization, Acquisition Review, Corporate Restructuring, Administrative, Electoral, Civil and Commercial Law. Previously, Mr. Tosto worked as an advisor to the Legal and Human Resources Board of Grupo Rede and as director of the Rede Private Pension Foundation. He was president of the Judiciary Modernization Commission and the Judic...

Ana Cristina de Paulo Assunção is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Ana Cristina de Paulo, 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 Ana Cristina de Paulo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hamilton Dias de Souza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Hamilton, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hamilton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.