L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294,
8º e 9º and.,
São Paulo - SP,
Sao Paulo
Brazil
01310-100
Tel +55 11 3147 0800
Fax +55 11 3147 0811
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.lob-svmfa.com.br
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Senior: Luiz Olavo Baptista
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Managing Partners: Maurício Almeida Prado (São Paulo), Paulo Valois (Rio
de Janeiro)
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Partners: Adriana Braghetta, André Camerlingo Alves, Antonio Luis Ferreira,
Celina Ozorio, Daniela Zaitz, Fabio Chong, Felipe Kfuri, Fernando Marcondes,
Guilherme Schmidt, Gustavo Braga, Marcio Pereira, Marcos Barbosa, Marta
Rodrigues, Rodrigo Maito da Silveira, Rogério Miranda, Sônia Agel, Sueli de
Freitas Vieira, Tácito Matos
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Number of other lawyers: 100
THE FIRM:
LOB-SVMFA applies technical expertise combined with efficiency, overcoming
clients’ expectations by creating and developing a real partnership that enables the team
to deal with business challenges in domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm’s
professionals are connected to the most well-known academic and corporate institutions
in several sectors worldwide, comprising a valuable network able to deal with global
issues and challenges. The strict selection of skilled lawyers guarantees LOB-SVMFA’s
high quality standards.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Antitrust: The members of the team deal with high profile cases before the Brazilian
System of Competition Defense. They advise national and international clients in
several market sectors.
Arbitration: The firm’s arbitration lawyers repeatedly have strong performances in
national and international arbitrations, dealing with complex cases. The team is
comprised of more than 15 lawyers and is a leading team in Latin America, having the
most extensive experience in the region.
Construction Law & Real Estate: LOB-SVMFA has prominent specialisation in
supporting the negotiation and execution of different kinds of construction contracts
(such as EPC, turn-key, BOT, BOO and PPP). LOB-SVMFA also assists entrepreneurs,
developers and investors in the various real estate segments.
Corporate & M&A: The team has broad experience organising and structuring
companies, preparing and reviewing agreements in general, organising data rooms for
due diligences and negotiating M&A operations.
Energy & Renewables: LOB-SVMFA has extensive practice in power and renewables
distribution, generation, transmission and commercialisation.
Environment & Sustainability: The scope of the firm’s work contemplates licensing
procedures, legal-environmental consultancy, drafting of contracts and contract revision
related to risks and liability.
Intellectual Property: The firm provides advice on legal remedies related to
intellectual property injuries and elaborates/reviews agreements related to trademarks/
patents, including transfer of technology.
Labour & Social Security Law: LOV-SVMFA advises on labour law, including
support for M&A transactions. Experience in litigation, relationship with Unions, draft
and analysis of employment agreements and benefit plans.
Litigation: LOV-SVMFA acts in every degree of jurisdiction.
Mining: LOB-SVMFA has been involved with transactions for the acquisition of
mining assets and complex acquisition investigations.
Oil & Gas, Offshore Supply, Shipbuilding & Project Finance/Development: The
firm represents clients in negotiations of charter and services agreements of drilling rigs,
FSOs, FPSOs, FSRUs, seismic vessels and others. Also, LOB-SVMFA has participated
in the development of upstream/midstream/downstream projects in Brazil and assisted
suppliers in negotiations with Petrobras and other major oil companies. LOB-SVMFA
has been involved in projects in order to prepare the country for the FIFAWorld Cup
2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games.
Public & Administrative Law & Regulatory: Consultancy to clients and strong
performance before several public agents in the country (ANATEL, ANEEL, ANP,
ANVISA, among others), including participation on public bids.
Tax: Assistance to clients in tax planning and financial transactions and consultancy
regarding federal, state and municipal taxation. Cross-border tax analysis, transfer
pricing and international tax treaties are also core focus of LOBSVMFA’s tax practice.
International Trade: Wide and recognised experienced in antidumping investigations
and expertise on customs proceedings. The firm won the bid of the Brazilian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs for disputes at the WTO.
CLIENTS
LOB-SVMFA’s clients include large Brazilian companies and several foreign
companies in the following sectors: steel, ethanol, infrastructure, banking, energy,
pharmaceutical, agriculture, petrochemical, media, electronics, international freight and
chemical.
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Competition/Antitrust: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM This firm has acclaimed expertise on the advisory side of competition law
and frequently assists clients with merger notification matters. The three-lawyer team
also handles cartel investigations and is representing a client in an investigation into the
air freight market.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Juliana Oliveira Domingues is hailed as a "young and talented
lawyer who is easy to work with and has great knowledge of the matter at hand."
 Corporate/M&A: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM The firm is a new name in the market, or rather a new combination of two
familiar names. In late 2011, energy and infrastructure firm Schmidt, Valois, Miranda,
Ferreira e Agel merged with international trade and arbitration specialists L.O. Baptista,
forming a new multi-platform operation of increased range and capacity. The corporate
group is well equipped to deliver high-end work in corporate restructuring, contracts
and M&A.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Rogério Sobral de Miranda is an energy specialist who has
accumulated considerable corporate expertise advising natural resources clients over the
years.
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM This firm is praised not only for pioneering the rapid development of
arbitration in Brazil but also for being one of the strongest and most active players in
the field. The team is best known for its international practice and frequently represents
clients before ICC tribunals in large disputes that range from corporate to infrastructure
and finance matters. What was already one of the largest arbitration departments in the
country recently expanded via the incorporation of a real estate partner and the
firm's merger with energy and projects specialists Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira &
Agel, which should strengthen the practice and enhance synergies between the
arbitration department and sector-specific experts.
Sources say: "Great experience in national and international arbitration and partners
who don't delegate matters to junior lawyers but give personalised service; they are
always available, have a coherent approach to cases and stick to deadlines."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Luiz Olavo Baptista is considered one of the most brilliant
lawyers in the country but is also a very well-respected arbitrator who acts in Brazilian
and foreign arbitration tribunals. Peers champion him as a leading figure in the history
of arbitration in the country: "He's totally amazing – the father of international law in
Brazil."
Baptista's right arm, Adriana Braghetta has likewise been involved in arbitration for
decades and has tremendous experience of international disputes. "She gives great
assurance by making us feel that our case is in the best possible hands," say clients,
who praise her procedural knowledge and the fact that "she's always available and fully
engaged."
Clients also praise Maurício Almeida Prado, saying he stands out for "his ability to
combine the technical with the practical: he has a strong academic background but he's
able to translate his knowledge into straightforward language, which is very important
in arbitration."
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM A national point of reference for arbitration, this firm is increasingly active
in other areas of dispute resolution, including judicial litigation. Its recent workload has
focused on IP and competition disputes. The team has been counselling Canon on IP
violations in Brazil, and advising Katoen Natie do Brasil on breaches of antitrust
clauses relating to contracts between the Belgian holding arm and the Brazilian
subsidiary. Other clients include Brother International and Bayer.
Sources say: "The firm has a team of highly intelligent lawyers who give us all the
support we need and are able to tailor their service to suit us because they understand
our business."
KEY INDIVIDUALS André Camerlingo Alves heads the practice and is "an
excellent lawyer who combines expert knowledge with good common sense," according
to clients.
 Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
LEADING INDIVIDUALS Luiz Olavo Baptista - L.O. Baptista, Schimidt, Valois,
Miranda, Ferreira & Angel.
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
In November 2011, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira e Agel merged with L.O.
Baptista, marrying the former's oil and gas focus with the latter's international trade
expertise, and boosting all-round capacity. Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira e Agel
was universally acknowledged as one of the most specialised energy and infrastructure
firms in the sector. The oil and gas team has worked in the industry since the
market opened up in the 1990s and stands out for its deep knowledge of the regulatory
framework and strong working relationship with the regulator. Peers consider the group
a market reference, while clients laud its handling of complex issues and recommend it
as a source of legal opinion. "The firm really knows the market and has great
understanding of the regulatory legislation," say sources, "and provides excellent
service to boot."
Sônia Maria Agel da Silva is praised for her proven expertise in public and
administrative law. "She is an authority on how regulating bodies work, her work is
very comprehensive and we trust her completely," say clients.
Antônio Luís de Miranda Ferreira is one of the most experienced oil and gas lawyers
in Brazil. Peers highlight his particular knowledge and expertise of the downstream
market.
Paulo Valois Pires is another highly experienced practitioner. "He has been working in
the sector for over 20 years and is simply one of the best lawyers in this industry," say
clients; "he has solid knowledge of global energy markets and unparalleled knowledge
of the Brazilian market."
Rogério Sobral de Miranda is described by sources as "a dynamic, agile and
intelligent lawyer." Peers appreciate having him as a counterpart due to his "exceptional
knowledge of the industry."
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira e Agel merged with L.O. Baptista Advogados in
2011. The former was an energy and infrastructure boutique, most celebrated for its oil
and gas
work but
fully conversant
with
all
things
power. A compact
but
experienced team combines regulatory and transactional expertise. Its workload
includes structuring EPC contracts and negotiating power purchase agreements, and the
team has experience across all segments of the sector, from hydropower plants to wind
farms. L.O. Baptista's traditional dispute resolution strength also gives the power
practice extra muscle in addressing conflicts arising in the sector.
Guilherme Guerra D'Arriaga Schmidt leads the practice and is commended for
his "great diversity of expertise and comprehensive knowledge of the energy industry."
Commentators are equally positive about Felipe Kfuri Moreira da Silva, describing
him as "a dedicated lawyer who keeps his clients' interests in mind at all times."
 Environment:
LEADING INDIVIDUALS Marcio Silva Marcio - L.O. Baptista, Schimidt, Valois,
Miranda, Ferreira & Angel.
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International Trade/WTO: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM This full-service firm is a prominent name in the international trade field
and the firm of choice for the Brazilian government, which consults the team on
all matters relating to the WTO. The firm's client list also features numerous domestic
and international corporations and the caseload has lately been dominated by antidumping work.
Sources say: "A well-structured team providing direct, clear and pragmatic advice,
and great value for money."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Luiz Olavo Baptista is an experienced international arbitrator
and an authority on international trade. He was a member of the WTO appellate body
for several years.
Cynthia Kramer also has WTO experience, having worked at the Brazilian unit of its
Geneva headquarters. Sources praise her precision and client service.
Juliana Oliveira Domingues earns enthusiastic client praise: "She's very knowledgeable
and accessible and she provides spectacular service.”
 Labour & Employment
LEADING INDIVIDUALS Fábio Chong de Lima - L.O. Baptista, Schimidt, Valois,
Miranda, Ferreira & Angel.
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Projects: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira e Agel joined forces with L.O. Baptista
in November 2011, marrying a specialist energy and natural resources firm with a
general practice outfit celebrated for its international trade and arbitration departments.
The result is a potent projects force of broad skill and capacity. The team represents
large contractors and infrastructure investment companies and is especially active in
ports, roads and rail, besides oil and gas.
Sources say: "One of the most respected firms for energy work, with excellent
professionals who provide prompt responses to any demand."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Name partner Paulo Valois Pires is a leading lawyer in the
energy field. His projects workload is broad, taking in finance, construction and tax
matters for oil and gas developments, shipbuilding, platforms, pipelines and offshore
supply.
Guilherme Guerra D'Arriaga Schmidt is a skilled power and finance lawyer
described as "highly qualified, proactive and always up to date."
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Tax: Brazil
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
THE FIRM L.O. Baptista and Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel agreed
to join forces in November 2011, with the implication being that numerous practice
areas would be significantly enhanced. Tax is one such area, combining the traditional
consultancy and disputes strength of L.O Baptista, where tax contributed around 25% of
revenues, with the highly specialised oil and gas tax expertise found at Schmidt, Valois,
Miranda, Ferreira & Agel. Clients include Canon, Banco Industrial and BNP Paribas.
Sources say: “Reports are well argued and show deep analysis of the relevant
legislation, but what makes the team stand out is great availability.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS Clients are quick to praise Marcos Barbosa, a consultancy allrounder with an auditing background: "His experience and proactivity define our
relationship with the firm.
RANKED INDIVIDUALS
Sônia Maria Agel da Silva
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas (Band 1)
Profile:
Practice Areas: Public and administrative law. Oil and gas, energy and biofuels
regulatory matters. Administrative and judicial litigation.
Career: Strong practice in the public sector with more than 25 years of experience.
Former Federal State Attorney at the Federal Mining Agency. Former General Counsel
of the National Oil and Gas Agency.
Publications: Several articles in oil and gas and regulatory matters.
Maurício Almeida Prado
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Band 4)
Profile
Practice Areas: International agreements, mergers & acquisitions, national and
international arbitration.
Professional Memberships: ICC Institute of World Business Law, Société de
législation comparée, Professor of Law at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
Personal: PhD in International Law from the University of Paris X; Visiting Researcher
of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law – Unidroit (Rome);
Visiting Researcher at University of Paris II; Master in International Business Law from
the University of Paris X; LL.M. in International Business Law from the University of
São Paulo; J.D. from the University of São Paulo.
Luiz Olavo Baptista
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
International Trade/WTO ( Senior Statesmen )
Brazil
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators (Band 1)
Brazil
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration ( Senior Statesmen )
Profile
Practice Areas: International and local arbitration, joint ventures and strategic
alliances, foreign investment and international trade, corporate law.
Professional Memberships: OAB, ABA, SLC, ICC Institute of World Business Law.
Career: Former Member and Chair, WTO-Appelate Body (2001-9). UNCC
Comissioner. Former member of Brazilian Bar Board.
Publications: Author of more than 100 academic articles and books.
Personal: JSD in International Law - University of Paris II summa cum lauda; The
Hague Academy of International Law; Parker School in Comparative International Law;
Columbia University Law School; Catholic University of São Paulo Law School, LLB
Causa Doctor Lisbon University (HC).
Marcos Barbosa
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Tax (Band 5)
Profile
Practice Areas: Tax law, corporate law and M&A.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association; Board of Directors and Audit
Committees of companies headquartered in Brazil.
Career: Catholic University de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Post-graduation, Tax Procedure,
2002; São Francisco University (USF), J.D, 1997; University of São Paulo (USP),
Specialization, Tax Law, 1986; Instituto de Educação Santo André, B.A. Accounting,
1985.
Personal: Large experience with tax planing, advising big companies and structuring
national and international operations
Adriana Braghetta
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Band 2)
Profile
Practice Areas: International and national arbitration; litigation.
Professional Memberships: President of CBAr. ICCA Governing Board Member. ILA
International Arbitration Committee. ICC Arbitration Committee and ICC Latin
American Arbitration Committee, ICDR Brazilian Advisory Board and others.
Career: JSD obtained in 2008 and Master of Laws (LLM) obtained in 2000, at USP.
“Lato Sensu” postgraduation in 2001 at FGV, in Economics and Corporate Law.
Graduation at USP-1993. Teaches arbitration and international contracts.
Publications: Has several articles published in specialised magazines and the following
book “A Importância da Sede da Arbitragem” (The Importance of the Place of
Arbitration).
André Camerlingo Alves
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Band 3)
Profile
Practice Areas: Litigation; arbitration.
Professional Memberships: Member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee; Member
of the Arbitration Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association/Section of São Paulo OAB/SP.
Career: University of São Paulo (USP), J.D., 1989; Post graduation course in 1996
from Centro de Extensão Universitária; Study of the US Legal System at the University
of Pittsburgh School of Law (2001);Study of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution),
Negotiation and Discovery (2011/2012) at the University of California;
Personal: Professor of Civil Procedure and Arbitration since 1992. Researcher of the
Foundation for Research Support of the State of São Paulo – FAPESP (1989/91);
Fábio Chong de Lima
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Labour & Employment (Band 4)
Profile
Practice Areas: Labour, employment and social security.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association and Labor Lawyer Association
of São Paulo.
Career: Joined the firm in 2012.
Personal: Graduated from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo Law
School (1995). Specialised in labour law and work relations (1999-2000). Masters
degree in labour law and work relations (2006) from the same Pontifícia Universidade
Católica of São Paulo Law School. Member of the Examining Board of the Brazilian
Bar Association - São Paulo Chapter since 1999. Acted as Counselor of the Labor
Lawyer Association of São Paulo (2003-04).
Antônio Luís de Miranda Ferreira
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas (Band 1)
Profile
Practice Areas: Infrastructure projects and regulatory matters, especially in energy, oil
and gas.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association; Legislation Committee of the
AMCHAM-RJ (1991-92); Legal Committee of the Associação Comercial do Rio de
Janeiro; Legal Committee of the British Chamber of Rio de Janeiro.
Career: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (LLB, 1970); PUC, Minas
Gerais, Brazil (Postgraduation in corporate law, 1975); International and Comparative
Law Center, Southwestern Legal Foundation, Dallas, Texas (1987); Rocky Mountain
Mineral Law Foundation, Texas (International Oil & Gas Law, Contracts and
Negotiations, 1996). Legal Director of Shell Brasil (1971-98).
Personal: Born in Rio de Janeiro.
Guilherme Guerra D'Arriaga Schmidt
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Projects (Band 3)
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Power (Band 3)
Profile
Practice Areas: Partner of the Infrastructure Department. Extensive experience in
project finance and regulatory matters, especially in energy, contracts, arbitration and
M&A.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association.
Career: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (LLB, 1989); Universidade
Candido Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Postgraduation in tax law, 1991); Cambridge
University, Cambridge, UK (Introduction to English Legal Methods, Company Law,
Contracts, 1992); International and Comparative Law Center, Southwestern Legal
Foundation, Dallas (Academy of American, International Law, 1996). Visiting foreign
lawyer with O'Melveny & Myers LLP, New York (September 1998/July 1999).
Personal: Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Felipe Kfuri Moreira da Silva
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Power ( Up and Coming )
Profile
Practice Areas: Infrastructure and power transactions. Portuguese and English.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association. Board of Auditors of
Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro - CEG and CEG Rio S.A. (2008 onwards).
Career: Sociedade Michelin de Participações Ltda. (1994-96); Sepetiba Tecon S.A.
(1999-03); Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados (2003-07); L.O. Baptista,
Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel (2007 - onwards).
Personal: Rio de Janeiro State University, BA (1994); Pontifícia Universidade Católica
do Rio de Janeiro - Master in International Relations (1999).
Cynthia Kramer
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
International Trade/WTO (Band 4)
Profile
Practice Areas: Trade remedies, WTO and customs law.
Professional Memberships: OAB/SP, CESA, ABCI.
Career: Large experience with WTO disputes and trade remedies investigations.
Worked for the Brazilian government in Geneva at the Mission before the WTO-2003,
in Brasilia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs-2005 and in Washington DC at the
Brazilian Embassy-2007. International trade teacher.
Publications: DSU Review and WTO Dispute Settlement – several articles; O Artigo
XX do GATT, Meio Ambiente e Direitos Humanos. Aduaneiras, 2008.
Personal: JD-USP-2001; Courses in Economy applied to Law at FGV/SP-2004 and in
Customs Regulations at Aduaneiras-2005; currently pursuing doctorate in international
trade at USP
Marcio Silva Pereira
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
Ranked In
Brazil
Environment (Band 3)
Profile
Practice Areas: Environmental and sustainability. Portuguese and English.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association - IBRAM.
Career: Milaré Advogados (1997-04); Vale S.A. (2004-09); L.O. Baptista, Schmidt,
Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel (2009 - onwards).
Publications: Several articles on environmental matters.
Personal: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, BA (1997); São Paulo
University - Post-graduate in Environmental Management (1999).
Rogério Sobral de Miranda
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas (Band 2)
Brazil
Corporate/M&A (Band 4)
Profile
Practice Areas: Infrastructure, project finance, and contracts, especially in energy, oil
and gas.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association.
Career: Faculdade de Direito da PUC, Brazil (LLB, 1988); Universidade Candido
Mendes, Brazil (Postgraduation in tax law, 1991); Universidade Candido Mendes,
Brazil (Postgraduation in Intellectual Property Law, 1992); The Southwestern Legal
Foundation, Dallas, Texas (1995); Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Dallas,
Texas (International Oil and Gas Law, Contracts and Negotiations, 1997); Centre for
Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, University of Dundee, Scotland
(Master in Energy Law and Policy, 2001, with Distinction).
Personal: Born in Volta Redonda, State of Rio de Janeiro.
Paulo Valois Pires
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Ranked In
Brazil
Projects (Band 2)
Brazil
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas (Band 1)
Profile
Practice Areas: Oil and gas, biofuels and energy transactions. M&A and joint
ventures. Portuguese, English and French.
Professional Memberships: Brazilian Bar Association - AIPN - IFA.
Career: Shell Brasil (1989-91); Ulhôa Canto - Advogados (1993-07); L.O. Baptista,
Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel (2007-onwards).
Publications: 'Evolution of Oil State Monopoly' (1999); several articles on O&G
matters.
Personal: Rio de Janeiro State University, BA (1988); Rio de Janeiro State Bar
Association (1989); Université Robert Schuman - Certificat des Hautes Études
Européennes (1992); São Paulo State University, LLM (1999); Federal University of
Rio de Janeiro - Master Business in Petroleum (1999).
OTHER SPECIALISTS
 Corporate/M&A and Tax
Rodrigo Maito da Silveira
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Profile
Practice Areas: Tax consultancy and tax planning (local and international taxation); tax
litigation; corporate/M&A.
Professional Memberships: Institute of Tax Research (IPT-SP); Brazilian Association
of Financial Law (ABDF); International Fiscal Association (IFA); Brazilian Institute of
Tax Law (IBDT); Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
Career: Large experience in the tax field, working as lawyer in several high-profile
cases; Administrative Tax Judge, Tax City Council of São Paulo, 2006-08 and 2010-12;
Professor of Law, International Tax Specialisation, Brazilian Institute of Tax Law
(IBDT).
Publications: He has published several books, among which the most important are the
following: “Tributação e Concorrência” (“Tax and Competition”), 2011; “Aplicação de
Tratados Internacionais contra a Bitributação: Qualificação de Partnerships Joint
Ventures” (“Application of International Treaties against Double Taxation”), 2006; he
has also published numerous other articles and book chapters on tax law, in Brazil and
abroad.
Personal: Ph.D. (2009) and LLM (2005), Economic and Financial Law, University of
São Paulo (USP); BBA Business Administration, 2001, USP; JD, 1999, Catholic
University of São Paulo (PUC-SP).
 Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Fernando Marcondes
L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
Avenida Paulista 1294
8º e 9º and.
São Paulo - SP
Brazil
01310-100
Profile
Practice Areas: Construction Law, Real Estate, Arbitration.
Professional Memberships: President of Brazilian Institute of Construction Law;
member of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation; member of Society of Construction
Law; Member of Club Español de Arbitraje; member of the board of Arbitration
Chamber of São Paulo Institute of Engineering.
Career: Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), LL.M., Civil Law,2001; Postgraduate. Civil Law, 1995; J.D., 1987. 25 years experienced lawyer in Construction
matters, assisting the largest construction companies in Brazil; experienced as attorney
and arbitrator in many cases about Construction and Real Estate matters; partner of L.
O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira e Agel Advogados, responsible by
Construction Law, Real Estate and Infrastructure area.
Publications: Author, Commercial Arbitration: A Practical Guide for the Citizen, Ed
Conex, 2004. Author, Ethics in construction and arbitration as a means of boosting
relations, Business Construction journal, 14/09/2004 and Journal of Engineering,
Feb/2005. Author, Demystifying the construction contract by administration Building
and Market Review (PINI), September 2007 Author, Consortium Contracts for
Construction, Construction and Market Review (PINI), February 2008 Author,
Arbitration in Construction Issues: the experience of mixed panels, Journal of
Arbitration and Mediation, vol. 19, 2009 Author, Dispute Boards in Construction
Contracts (chapter of the book “Civil Law and Construction”, Lex Magister Editora,
2011, under the coordination of prof. Luiz Olavo Baptista) Author, Analysis of
possibilities of technical phase in Arbitration (chapter of the book “Technical Proof and
Arbitration”, Leud Editora, 2012, under coordination of Francisco Maia Neto and
Flavio F. de Figueiredo)
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