We have been building our history for 48 years, inspired by sound ethical principles, the technical skills of our professionals, and a close relation with our clients. We are ranked as one of the major law firms in Brazil, with over 800 professionals.
We have chosen our focus: business
It is in this segment that we use our legal potential, always looking for innovative solutions, capable of anticipating scenarios and making business possible.
SO LU TIONS
Integrated that combine expertise in various areas of law. Broad knowledge of legislation and a thorough understanding of business. And which go beyond simple problem-solving to create and preserve value for companies.
In other words
We work doggedly to offer intelligent legal solutions that contribute to the business growth of our clients and transform realities.
We serve
8
of the
10
largest Brazilian groups *
Our human capital qualifies us and helps us to prepare to serve large Brazilian companies and multinational groups. We are always working to establish a partnership that is built with day-to-day interaction, empathy, and our commitment to our clients and employees.
Since we believe that excellence is the result of hard work and dedication,
we are recognized by leading legal publications and have received some of the most prestigious industry awards in Brazil and worldwide.
We invest in valuing diversity
with our talent attraction, training, development, and retaining program. We have a Citizenship Committee to plan actions in support of various social and cultural projects.
* According to Exame, Valor1000, and Estadão Empresas Mais yearbooks.
MAIN AREAS
CREATIVITY AND LEGAL INTELLIGENCE TO ENABLE BUSINESS
We share knowledge with clients, understanding their needs and interests, and see beyond the problems to find innovative solutions to make business possible.
COMMITENT AND PARTNERSHIP
We have a commitment to work, colleagues, and clients. Our professionals know that putting themselves in someone else's shoes is essential to understand a person's needs.
EXCELLENCE AND DEDICATION
We strive for excellence. With hard work and dedication, all our professionals collaborate to achieve a common goal.
VISION AND PROACTIVITY
Since our inception, we have always been visionaries. We are creative in seeking new opportunities and solutions.
TIMELINE
JUNE, 10 1972
The firm is born in an apartment on Avenida São Luís in São Paulo, under the name Barros e Freire Advogados. We grew in the 1970s following the development of the country.
1 9 8 0
With the moratorium, followed by economic plans, we developed our banking and tax practices, and substantial work in debt renegotiations and corporate restructurings. That was when the office moved to Rua da Consolação.
1990
The privatization and economy opening process helped business to grow and promoted the opening of new office locations. We were the first law firm in Brazil to have an area dedicated to infrastructure projects in regulated sectors. We consolidated our work in representing domestic and foreign companies interested in investing in Brazil.
2010
Following the financial crisis and in the context of consolidation process of Brazil's economy, the number of mergers and acquisitions took a leap, and we were involved in the largest transaction of this kind. We have consolidated our Compliance and Corporate Integrity practice and strengthened our Litigation, Competition, and Company Restructuring and Reorganization practices.
Currently, we have offices in São Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and New York.
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As capital markets grew, we participated in the most significant public offerings of shares registered with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), providing legal advice to companies and banks. In 2006, our head office moved to a new location at Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima.