Simone Dias Musa

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...

Marina Gaensly Blattner holds a graduate and master’s degree in public law from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and a LL.M from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE). She was a consultant member of the National Commission for Constitutional Studies of the Federal Council of the OAB. She is also a member of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP).

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 ...

Specialist in Tax Litigation and Advisory, Fernando Westin has a robust background in leading tax litigation teams for both domestic and multinational companies. As a partner focused of the Tax Litigation team in São Paulo, Westin excels in administrative and judicial tax disputes, due diligence processes, and participation in amnesty and installment programs. Recognized as a Highly Recommended Lawyer by ITR World Tax, Highly Recommended by Chambers Brazil, and a Highlight in Best Lawy...

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.

Rubens Bezerra Filho has 25 years of experience and is a partner in the contracts and corporate area. Over the years, Rubens has worked in transactions involving natural and legal persons, both domestic and foreign, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, associations involving Brazilian and foreign entities, corporate structuring of real estate projects, foreign investments in Brazil, idealization, development and implementation of assets protection planning and successi...

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.

Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Regina C. practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Regina C. Baraldi Bisson 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 Regina C. Baraldi Bisson is held by other lawyers.

Julie Bédard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration and Litigation. Julie practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Bédard 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 Julie Bédard is held by other lawyers.

Tania Mara Ferreira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Tania Mara practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Tania Mara Ferreira 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 Tania Mara Ferreira is held by other lawyers.