TozziniFreire Advogados, one of the largest full-service law firms in Brazil, announces the appointment of five of its professionals as partners, advancing its growth ambitions and strategic expansion goals.
The Merger and Acquisition practice will welcome two new partners, Cauê Almeida and Victor Françoso. Felipe Paiva will strengthen the Capital Markets team, focusing on securitization. The Labour & Employment practice will have Mayra Pelegrino as a new partner, and finally, Eric Visini will enhance the Tax Law team.
According to Fernando Serec, CEO of TozziniFreire Advogados, “the selection of the new partners is an important step in our talent development process and is aligned with our culture and strategy for consistent growth. We are very happy and proud to have completed the selection process for new partners, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, performance, and quality in the services provided to our clients over time. This moment is significant for each of them, but it is also crucial for the firm. They are professionals who will continue to help us consolidate our story as a vibrant, thriving firm with ever-growing ambitions.”
Cauê Almeida holds a degree in Law from the Universidade Católica de Santos, a postgraduate degree in International Law from the Escola Paulista de Direito (EPD), and in Business Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), as well as a master's degree in Business Law from the same institution. Cauê specializes in contract and corporate law, as well as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions, both domestic and cross-border.
Victor Françoso graduated in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, studied American and International Law at the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (SWIICL), and holds an LL.M. in Corporate Law from Insper. Victor focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, private equity, and venture capital, with experience in administrative and public law, commercial law, capital markets, corporate contracts, regulatory issues, and bidding processes. He is recognized by Legal 500 in the Corporate and M&A area.
Felipe Paiva graduated in Law from Universidade Milton Campos, completed a postgraduate program in Executive Management Finance & Accounting at the University of La Verne, and holds LL.M. degrees in Corporate Law from Ibmec and Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University. Felipe has experience advising clients on the structuring of investment funds, venture capital, and private equity, as well as private funds, asset management, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.
Mayra Pelegrino graduated in Law from Universidade Paulista (UNIP), holds postgraduate degrees in Civil Procedure Law and Labor Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), and has an LL.M. from Ibmec. She has extensive experience in managing labor processes for large companies, including strategy definition and drafting legal documents, preventive legal advice, especially in auditing and consulting. Mayra is recognized by Análise Advocacia.
Eric Visini graduated in Accounting and Law from PUC-SP, completed a specialization at the Academy of American and International Law at the Center for American and International Law, and holds an LL.M. in Tax Law from Insper. Eric has extensive experience in Tax Law, providing preventive tax consulting, including guidance on tax planning, cross-border structuring and procedures for companies; advising on issues related to double taxation treaties, restructuring operations, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as implementing reorganizations both in Brazil and abroad.
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About TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, and Campinas), including in New York, TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country's economy in recent decades. The relevance of our work has been recognized by specialized national and international publications, considering independent research interviews with professionals from the largest companies in the world. TozziniFreire and its partners are constantly referred to as leaders handling notable matters in the most varied business law practices. For further information, follow us on our social media channels and check out our website at www.tozzinifreire.com.br.
