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Founding Partners: Thomas Felsberg, Maria da Graça Pedretti
Partners: André I. Fonseca, Anna Flávia de Azevedo Izelli Greco, Anneliese Eger, Clara Moreira Azzoni, Clarissa Luz, Claudia Maniaci, Daniel Vallandro Tronco, Diego Goulart de Oliveira Vieira, Eduardo Périllier, Evy Marques, Fabiana Solano, Fabricio Soler, Gabriel Paranaguá, Ivan Campos, João Carlos Anderson Corrêa de Mendonça, Ligia Schlittler, Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes, Maria Carolina De Souza Guazzelli, Marianne Albers, Paula Salles, Rafael Malheiro, Ricardo Higashitani, Rodrigo Amaral, Rodrigo de Pinho Bertoccelli, Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves, Tatiana Guerra, Thiago Dias Costa
Firm Overview:
Felsberg Advogados is a full-service law firm which celebrated 50 years in practice in 2020. Founded in 1970 by Thomas Felsberg, the firm has always had an innovative spirit at the core of everything it does. Long before the firm was recognised as pioneers in judicial restructuring, Felsberg Advogados was one of the first firms to advise on aviation financing and contribute to the development of project finance and venture capital in Brazil. The core practices of Felsberg Advogados include corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing, insolvency, general commercial litigation and arbitration, tax advisory and litigation, labour advisory and litigation, environment, public and regulatory, and real estate. More recently, the firm inaugurated new practice areas such as fashion law, innovation and startups, intellectual property, life sciences, antitrust, compliance and white-collar crime. Felsberg Advogados also anticipated client demands with specialised teams in innvoation and startups, life sceinces, antitrust, white-collar crime, and data protection. Felsberg Advogados's broad and all-encompassing vision enables the firm as a team to meet the current and future legal requirements of all clients, from the biggest corporate groups to the freshest of startups.
Both eyes on the present with the future in sight.
Social Responsibility:
Pro Bono: Felsberg Advogados is committed to supporting social, cultural and educational projects. The firm's pro bono program was restructured and expanded in 2021 and in March 2022, the firm became a partner of Instituto Pro Bono, founded in 2001 with the objective of combating inequality in the access to justice. Among the projects the firm supports are: Abave (education), Amigos Protetores (abandoned animals), Associação Acorde (youth development through the arts), Associação Maria Flos Carmeli (youth at risk), Vaga Lume (creating and maintaining libraries in the Amazon), Deixe Vivo (organ donation), Instituto Anjos em Conexão (restructuring public schools), Instituto Viva (youth development through sports), Projeto Amplitude (children with special needs), Projeto Viela (youth development through sports and culture), and Rede Papel Solidario (environmental education). Our fashion law team, in particular, devotes pro bono hours to two institutes in the fashion industry: Fashion Revolution (uniting the fashion industry in the way clothes are sourced, produced and consumed) and Instituto Alinha (connecting small workshops with designers and brands at fair prices and deadlines).
Diversity & Inclusion:
The firm focuses on selecting and rewarding the best minds, regardless of gender, colour, social class, sexual or religious orientation. Among its partners, more than 50% are women. Among all its lawyers and staff, 63% are women. DiversiFeA, its Committee of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion comprising partners, other fee-earners and staff, promotes regular initiatives and events for the well-being of all members of the firm.
International Work:
The firm’s international practice is reinforced by its membership in the world’s leading law firm networks – which certify the firm’s global quality. Felsberg Advogados is the Brazilian representative at Meritas and Legalink. Its lawyers have in-depth understanding of different legal cultures and regulatory environments in other countries. Many are fluent in several languages with prior experience in international firms and some are qualified to practice law in Brazil as well as abroad. To support the cross-border work that the firm does for clients in almost 30 countries, Felsberg Advogados's Asian, German and French Desks provide specialised expertise and skills.
Main Areas of Practice:
■ Advertising, Marketing and Media
■ Agribusiness
■ Antitrust
■ Aviation
■ Banking and Finance
■ Capital Markets
■ Commercial Contracts
■ Compliance
■ Consumer Relations
■ Corporate and M&A
■ Data Protection and Technology
■ Dispute Resolution
■ Electric Power
■ Environmental, Sustainability and Waste
■ Fashion
■ Fintech and Payment Systems
■ Governmental Relations
■ Immigration
■ Infrastructure
■ Innovation, Startups and Venture Capital
■ Intellectual Property
■ Labour and Employment
■ Life Sciences
■ Maritime
■ Natural Gas
■ Oil and Gas
■ Privatisation
■ Public and Regulatory
■ Real Estate
■ Restructuring and Insolvency
■ Sanitation
■ Sports and Entertainment
■ Tax
■ Telecommunications
■ White-Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations
Managing Partners: Thomas Felsberg, Maria da Graça Pedretti
Partners: Ana Cristina Valentim, André I. Fonseca, Anna Flávia de Azevedo Izelli Greco, Clara Moreira Azzoni, Clarissa Luz, Claudia Maniaci, Diego Goulart de Oliveira Vieira, Eduardo Périllier, Evy Marques, Fabiana Solano, Fabricio Soler, Ivan Campos, João Carlos Anderson Corrêa de Mendonça, Ligia Schlittler, Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes, Maria Carolina De Souza Guazzelli, Marianne Albers, Maurício Pepe De Lion, Miriam Machado, Paula Salles, Rafael Malheiro, Renato Brandão, Rodrigo de Pinho Bertoccelli, Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves, Tatiana Guerra
Firm Overview:
Felsberg Advogados is a full-service law firm which celebrated 50 years in practice in 2020. Founded in 1970 by Thomas Felsberg, the firm has always had an innovative spirit at the core of everything it does. Long before the firm was recognised as pioneers in judicial restructuring, Felsberg Advogados was one of the first firms to advise on aviation financing and contribute to the development of project finance and venture capital in Brazil. The core practices of Felsberg Advogados include corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing, insolvency, general commercial litigation and arbitration, tax advisory and litigation, labour advisory and litigation, environment, public and regulatory, and real estate. More recently, the firm inaugurated new practice areas such as fashion law, innovation and startups, intellectual property, life sciences, antitrust, compliance and white-collar crime. Felsberg Advogados also anticipated future demands with new fintech and payment systems as well as data protection and technology departments and a specialised gaming law team. Felsberg Advogados's broad and all-encompassing vision enables the firm as a team to meet the current and future legal requirements of all clients, from the biggest corporate groups to the freshest of startups.
Both eyes on the present with the future in sight.
Social Responsibility:
Pro Bono: Felsberg Advogados is committed to supporting social, cultural and educational projects. Among the projects it supports are Vaga Lume (creating and maintaining libraries in the Amazon), APAQ (treatment of burns victims), and AB2L (for the creation of dialogue among law firms and tech companies). The fashion law team, in particular, devotes pro bono hours to two institutes in the fashion industry: Fashion Revolution (uniting the fashion industry in the way clothes are sourced, produced and consumed) and Instituto Alinha (connecting small workshops with designers and brands at fair prices and deadlines).
Diversity & Inclusion:
The firm focuses on selecting and rewarding the best minds, regardless of gender, colour, social class, sexual or religious orientation. Among its partners, more than 50% are women. Among all its lawyers and staff, 57% are women. DiversiFeA, its Committee of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion comprising partners, other fee-earners and staff, promotes regular initiatives and events for the well-being of all members of the firm.
International Work:
The firm’s international practice is reinforced by its membership in the world’s leading law firm networks – which certify the firm’s global quality. Felsberg Advogados is the Brazilian representative at Meritas and Legalink. Its lawyers have in-depth understanding of different legal cultures and regulatory environments in other countries. Many are fluent in several languages with prior experience in international firms and some are qualified to practice law in Brazil as well as abroad. To support the cross-border work that the firm does for clients in almost 30 countries, Felsberg Advogados's China and German Desks provide specialised expertise and skills. The China Desk is led by Ambassador Sergio Amaral, president emeritus of the Brazil-China Business Council and former Ambassador of Brazil to the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Main Areas of Practice:
■ Advertising, Marketing and Media
■ Agribusiness
■ Antitrust
■ Aviation
■ Banking and Finance
■ Capital Markets
■ Commercial Contracts
■ Compliance
■ Consumer Relations
■ Corporate and M&A
■ Data Protection and Technology
■ Dispute Resolution
■ Electric Power
■ Environmental, Sustainability and Waste
■ Fashion
■ Fintech and Payment Systems
■ Governmental Relations
■ Immigration
■ Infrastructure
■ Innovation, Startups and Venture Capital
■ Intellectual Property
■ Labour and Employment
■ Life Sciences
■ Maritime
■ Natural Gas
■ Oil and Gas
■ Privatisation
■ Public and Regulatory
■ Real Estate
■ Restructuring and Insolvency
■ Sanitation
■ Sports and Entertainment
■ Tax
■ Telecommunications
■ White-Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations
Founding Partners: Thomas Felsberg, Maria da Graça Pedretti
Partners: André I. Fonseca, Anna Flávia de Azevedo Izelli Greco, Anneliese Eger, Clara Moreira Azzoni, Clarissa Luz, Claudia Maniaci, Daniel Vallandro Tronco, Diego Goulart de Oliveira Vieira, Eduardo Périllier, Evy Marques, Fabiana Solano, Fabricio Soler, Gabriel Paranaguá, Ivan Campos, João Carlos Anderson Corrêa de Mendonça, Ligia Schlittler, Marcus Alexandre Matteucci Gomes, Maria Carolina De Souza Guazzelli, Marianne Albers, Maurício Pepe De Lion, Paula Salles, Rafael Malheiro, Ricardo Higashitani, Rodrigo Amaral, Rodrigo de Pinho Bertoccelli, Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves, Tatiana Guerra, Thiago Dias Costa
Firm Overview:
Felsberg Advogados is a full-service law firm which celebrated 50 years in practice in 2020. Founded in 1970 by Thomas Felsberg, the firm has always had an innovative spirit at the core of everything it does. Long before the firm was recognised as pioneers in judicial restructuring, Felsberg Advogados was one of the first firms to advise on aviation financing and contribute to the development of project finance and venture capital in Brazil. The core practices of Felsberg Advogados include corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing, insolvency, general commercial litigation and arbitration, tax advisory and litigation, labour advisory and litigation, environment, public and regulatory, and real estate. More recently, the firm inaugurated new practice areas such as fashion law, innovation and startups, intellectual property, life sciences, antitrust, compliance and white-collar crime. Felsberg Advogados also anticipated future demands with new fintech and payment systems as well as data protection and technology departments and a specialised gaming law team. Felsberg Advogados's broad and all-encompassing vision enables the firm as a team to meet the current and future legal requirements of all clients, from the biggest corporate groups to the freshest of startups.
Both eyes on the present with the future in sight.
Social Responsibility:
Pro Bono:
Felsberg Advogados is committed to supporting social, cultural and educational projects. Our pro bono program was restructured and expanded on 11 August 2021 in commemoration of Lawyers’ Day. In March 2022, we became a partner of Instituto Pro Bono, founded in 2001 with the objective of combating inequality in the access to justice. Among the projects we support are: Abave (education), Amigos Protetores (abandoned animals), Associação Acorde (youth development through the arts), Associação Maria Flos Carmeli (youth at risk), Vaga Lume (creating and maintaining libraries in the Amazon), Deixe Vivo (organ donation), Instituto Anjos em Conexão (restructuring public schools), Instituto Viva (youth development through sports), Projeto Amplitude (children with special needs), Projeto Viela (youth development through sports and culture), and Rede Papel Solidario (environmental education). Our fashion law team, in particular, devotes pro bono hours to two institutes in the fashion industry: Fashion Revolution (uniting the fashion industry in the way clothes are sourced, produced and consumed) and Instituto Alinha (connecting small workshops with designers and brands at fair prices and deadlines).
Diversity & Inclusion:
The firm focuses on selecting and rewarding the best minds, regardless of gender, color, social class, sexual or religious orientation. Respect for diversity is reflected in our values. Among our partners, more than 50% are women, and within our office as a whole, 63% are women. Salary levels for men and women are equal within each function. Healthcare benefits are extended to all spouses, regardless of sexual orientation. DiversiFeA, our Committee of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion comprising partners, other fee-earners and staff, promotes regular initiatives and events for the well-being of all members of the firm.
International Work:
The firm’s international practice is reinforced by its membership in the world’s leading law firm networks – which certify the firm’s global quality. Felsberg Advogados is the Brazilian representative at Meritas and Legalink. Its lawyers have in-depth understanding of different legal cultures and regulatory environments in other countries. Many are fluent in several languages with prior experience in international firms and some are qualified to practice law in Brazil as well as abroad. To support the cross-border work that the firm does for clients in almost 30 countries, Felsberg Advogados's China and German Desks provide specialised expertise and skills. The China Desk is led by Ambassador Sergio Amaral, president emeritus of the Brazil-China Business Council and former Ambassador of Brazil to the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Main Areas of Practice:
■ Advertising, Marketing and Media
■ Agribusiness
■ Antitrust
■ Aviation
■ Banking and Finance
■ Capital Markets
■ Commercial Contracts
■ Compliance
■ Consumer Relations
■ Corporate and M&A
■ Data Protection and Technology
■ Dispute Resolution
■ Electric Power
■ Environmental, Sustainability and Waste
■ Fashion
■ Fintech and Payment Systems
■ Governmental Relations
■ Immigration
■ Infrastructure
■ Innovation, Startups and Venture Capital
■ Intellectual Property
■ Labour and Employment
■ Life Sciences
■ Maritime
■ Natural Gas
■ Oil and Gas
■ Privatisation
■ Public and Regulatory
■ Real Estate
■ Sanitation
■ Sports and Entertainment
■ Tax
■ Telecommunications
■ Transformation, Restructuring and Insolvency
■ White-Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations
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- Web: www.felsberg.com.br
- Tel: +55 11 3141 9100
- Fax: +55 11 3141 9150
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Promotion of VIctoria Vaccari Villela Boacnin to partner
Victoria Vaccari Villela Boacnin promoted to partner in the Transformation, Restructuring and Insolvency practice of Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados has a new partner for Tax Law
With more than 10 years of experience, Gabriel Paranaguá has worked in all areas of tax consulting, advising clients on routine tax issues as well as complex planning and reorganizations
Felsberg Advogados bets on the area of Entertainment and Sports
Thiago Nicacio Lima has extensive experience as a lawyer and manager of athletes, clubs and sports associations
Raizs raises BRL 20 million in Series A round
Brazilian foodtech plans to expand geographically as well as in its portfolio of products
Inventa completes USD 55 million Series B round
Third round of funding for digital marketplace in the 12 months since being founded in 2021
Felsberg Advogados announces a new partner in the Real Estate area
Rodrigo Amaral joins the firm to reinforce an area showing robust growth within the office and undergoing major tranformation in the country
Founding Partner of Felsberg Advogados receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Felsberg was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Chambers Brazil Awards dinner held on 31 March 2022 in São Paulo.
Advised by Felsberg Advogados, Grupo Moreno pays off creditors, ending judicial reorganization
With funds from two sources of financing, the Group anticipates payment of its debt in the amount of BRL 1 billion and exits the recovery plan approved one year ago
Felsberg Advogados maintains growth and announces five new partners
Lawyers from within the office were promoted to reinforce the practice areas of: Environment and Sustainability; Restructuring and Insolvency; Corporate Law and M&A; Tax; and Litigation and Arbitration
Felsberg Advogados invests in the expansion of the international area
With the arrival of new partner Anneliese Eger, the firm intends to focus mainly on Europe, China, Singapore and Africa.
Felsberg Advogados adds partner to its Banking and Capital Markets teams
With stints in leading firms in Brazil and abroad, new partner Ricardo Higashitani will add to the teams his experience in financial operations for companies, creditors, funds, investors, and companies in distressed situations.
Renova Energia agrees to sell 51% of Brasil PCH to Mubadala
BRL 1.1 billion sale will enable Renova Energia to repay DIP Financing and invest in Alto Sertão III Phase A
WPP Group closes acquisition of DTI Sistemas
Acquisition will strengthen the group's ability to offer complete digital transformation solutions
With a focus on the future of the legal market and business synergy, Felsberg Advogados reinforces i
Ligia Schlittler joins Felsberg Advogados to expand the Electric Power area, which has had great growth in the country, strengthening the office's policy of valuing female representation
ALS Life Sciences Acquires 100% of Investiga Group
Acquisition will consolidate the position of Australian testing, inspection, certification, and verification services provider in Brazil and Latin America
Renova Energia obtains DIP Financing for Wind Power Project Alto Sertão III Phase A
DIP Financing will allow the completion of Alto Sertão III Phase A
Judicial Reorganization Plan of Grupo Moreno is Approved
Grupo Moreno, a sugar and ethanol group founded in the 1970s and comprising three plants in the state of São Paulo, finally had its judicial reorganization plan approved by creditors and ratified by the court, after more than a year of negotiations and meetings, much of which occurred in the midst o
Court Approves Judicial Reorganization Plan of Renova Group
Majority of Creditors accepted a proposal to settle the debt, which is around BRL 3.1 billion, of which approximately BRL 1.5 billion is with banks and BRL 1 billion is intercompany (CGII and CEMIG).
Ambassador Sergio Amaral rejoins Felsberg Advogados
Upon returning from Washington, where he served as Ambassador of Brazil to the United States for almost three years, Sergio Amaral has rejoined Felsberg Advogados as a counselor. He previously was also Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom and France.
Felsberg Advogados hires Diego Vieira to head the Intellectual Property practice
Focusing on the future of the legal market and business synergies, Felsberg Advogados is strengthening its IP area with a new partner. With 20 years’ experience, Diego Vieira will be the new partner responsible for the department. The investment also strengthens the firm’s pioneering values.
Promotion of VIctoria Vaccari Villela Boacnin to partner
Victoria Vaccari Villela Boacnin promoted to partner in the Transformation, Restructuring and Insolvency practice of Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados has a new partner for Tax Law
With more than 10 years of experience, Gabriel Paranaguá has worked in all areas of tax consulting, advising clients on routine tax issues as well as complex planning and reorganizations
Felsberg Advogados bets on the area of Entertainment and Sports
Thiago Nicacio Lima has extensive experience as a lawyer and manager of athletes, clubs and sports associations
Raizs raises BRL 20 million in Series A round
Brazilian foodtech plans to expand geographically as well as in its portfolio of products
Inventa completes USD 55 million Series B round
Third round of funding for digital marketplace in the 12 months since being founded in 2021
Felsberg Advogados announces a new partner in the Real Estate area
Rodrigo Amaral joins the firm to reinforce an area showing robust growth within the office and undergoing major tranformation in the country
Founding Partner of Felsberg Advogados receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Felsberg was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Chambers Brazil Awards dinner held on 31 March 2022 in São Paulo.
Advised by Felsberg Advogados, Grupo Moreno pays off creditors, ending judicial reorganization
With funds from two sources of financing, the Group anticipates payment of its debt in the amount of BRL 1 billion and exits the recovery plan approved one year ago
Felsberg Advogados maintains growth and announces five new partners
Lawyers from within the office were promoted to reinforce the practice areas of: Environment and Sustainability; Restructuring and Insolvency; Corporate Law and M&A; Tax; and Litigation and Arbitration
Felsberg Advogados invests in the expansion of the international area
With the arrival of new partner Anneliese Eger, the firm intends to focus mainly on Europe, China, Singapore and Africa.
Felsberg Advogados adds partner to its Banking and Capital Markets teams
With stints in leading firms in Brazil and abroad, new partner Ricardo Higashitani will add to the teams his experience in financial operations for companies, creditors, funds, investors, and companies in distressed situations.
Renova Energia agrees to sell 51% of Brasil PCH to Mubadala
BRL 1.1 billion sale will enable Renova Energia to repay DIP Financing and invest in Alto Sertão III Phase A
WPP Group closes acquisition of DTI Sistemas
Acquisition will strengthen the group's ability to offer complete digital transformation solutions
With a focus on the future of the legal market and business synergy, Felsberg Advogados reinforces i
Ligia Schlittler joins Felsberg Advogados to expand the Electric Power area, which has had great growth in the country, strengthening the office's policy of valuing female representation
ALS Life Sciences Acquires 100% of Investiga Group
Acquisition will consolidate the position of Australian testing, inspection, certification, and verification services provider in Brazil and Latin America
Renova Energia obtains DIP Financing for Wind Power Project Alto Sertão III Phase A
DIP Financing will allow the completion of Alto Sertão III Phase A
Judicial Reorganization Plan of Grupo Moreno is Approved
Grupo Moreno, a sugar and ethanol group founded in the 1970s and comprising three plants in the state of São Paulo, finally had its judicial reorganization plan approved by creditors and ratified by the court, after more than a year of negotiations and meetings, much of which occurred in the midst o
Court Approves Judicial Reorganization Plan of Renova Group
Majority of Creditors accepted a proposal to settle the debt, which is around BRL 3.1 billion, of which approximately BRL 1.5 billion is with banks and BRL 1 billion is intercompany (CGII and CEMIG).
Ambassador Sergio Amaral rejoins Felsberg Advogados
Upon returning from Washington, where he served as Ambassador of Brazil to the United States for almost three years, Sergio Amaral has rejoined Felsberg Advogados as a counselor. He previously was also Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom and France.
Felsberg Advogados hires Diego Vieira to head the Intellectual Property practice
Focusing on the future of the legal market and business synergies, Felsberg Advogados is strengthening its IP area with a new partner. With 20 years’ experience, Diego Vieira will be the new partner responsible for the department. The investment also strengthens the firm’s pioneering values.