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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...

Fernanda Pereira Leite is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Non-Profit / Charities Law. Fernanda practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Fernanda Pereira Leite 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 Fernanda Pereira Leite is held by other lawyers.

Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law, Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paulo Benedito practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi since 2010. 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 Paulo Benedito Lazzareschi is held by oth...

Douglas Guidini Odorizzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Douglas practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Guidini Odorizzi since 2014. 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 Douglas Guidini Odorizzi is held by other lawyers.

Zanon de Paula Barros is one of the founding partners of Leite, Tosto e Barros and his work is recognized by various publications. As an example of his participation in relevant cases, he took an active part, at the beginning of the privatization processes, in the telecommunications and electricity tenders. Advised a business group on the transfer of several cable television concessions. He also advised a client on the sale of a very large sugar and alcohol company

Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Litigation. Ana Lúcia practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva 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 Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva is held by other lawyers.

Ana Cristina de Paulo Assunção is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Ana Cristina de Paulo practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Ana Cristina de Paulo Assunção 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 Ana Cristina de Paulo Assunção is held by other lawyers.

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...

Hamilton Dias de Souza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Hamilton practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Hamilton Dias de Souza since 2010. 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 Hamilton Dias de Souza is held by other lawyers.

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 ...