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Eduardo Metzker is a senior lawyer at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados with extensive experience in Civil Corporate Litigation. Since January 2019, he has been successful in leading a team of five lawyers who work in the Strategic Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy area of VLF. He has had significant participation in obtaining very positive results in cases of high legal complexity. Eduardo is a Bachelor of Laws by Universidade Vila Velha (UVV) and also has a post-graduate degree in Civil ...

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...

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.

Claudio Chaves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Claudio practices law in Brasília, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Claudio Chaves since 2026. 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 Claudio Chaves is held by other lawyers.

Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Mário Luiz practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa since 2018. 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 Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa is held by other lawyers.

Senior Partner at “A. Lopes Muniz Advogados Associados in São Paulo, Brazil, since 2004, with more than 40 years of experience working as a lawyer, both in-house and as a legal consultant. Author of several articles on Life Sciences Regulatory, Business Ethics, and Intellectual Property, published in different media with copies maintained at www.marcoslevy.blogspot.com.br Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs of MSD Brazil (Merck & Co, Inc.) from 1991 to 2002, Legal Directo...

Daniel Ribeiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Daniel practices law in Belo Horizonte, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Ribeiro since 2025. 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 Daniel Ribeiro is held by other lawyers.

Marcelo Hilal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marcelo practices law in São Paulo, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Marcelo Hilal since 2026. 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 Marcelo Hilal is held by other lawyers.

Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative Law and Litigation. Rafael practices law in Brasília, Brazil Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro 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 Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro 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 ...