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André Serrão holds Bachelor’s (1994) and Master’s (1999) degrees in Law from the Federal University of Brasília. He is the founder partner of Serrão Advogados and has recognized expertise in energy law, specifically assisting the pivotal players of the Brazilian power sector (generation, transmission, distribution and trading companies of electric energy) in key regulatory issues and disputes. He also has a very strong practice in supporting and advisin...

Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Regina C., 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 Regina C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rodrigo Quadrante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Rodrigo, 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 Rodrigo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Guidini Odorizzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Douglas, who practices law in São Paulo, Brazil, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fabiana Fittipaldi Morade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Fabiana, 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 Fabiana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Specialist in International Tax and Trade with articles published in Brazil and abroad, Ayres Moreira is an Alumnus of the Training Program in Policy and Trade at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington and former Professor of International Tax Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas) and at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). Ayres Moreira is a frequent speaker in Seminars and Conferences in Brazil and abroad, a full member of the Tax Commission of the Brazil...

Priscila Regina is a junior partner at the firm. She specialises in tax litigation and consultation, working closely with Fernando Loeser. Priscila has experience handling direct and indirect taxation matters in all court levels, including administrative and judicial cases. Some of the sectors her clientele comes from are the cosmetics, food and beverage and heavy industry. Priscila has been recognized since 2020 by Best Lawyers Brazil as a benchmark in the field of tax professionals. In addi...

Luiz Antonio Varela Donelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Luiz Antonio Varela, 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 Luiz Antonio Varela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...