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2 Brazil Competition/ Antitrust ndpartners.com Competitionj Antitrust Leading Firms Advocacia José Dei Chiaro Barbosa, MOssnlch & Aragao Machado. Meyer, Sendacz e Oplce Magalhães e Dias Pinheiro Neto Advogados Sampaio Ferraz Ad~ogados TozzlniFreire Advogados Levy & Salomão Advogados Mattos Filho, Veiga Fllho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Mattos Muriel Kestener Advogados Pereira Neto 1 Macedo Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Band3 Cascione. Pullno, Boulos & Santos Advogados GNA- Giannl Nunes de Araujo Sociedade Grinberg, Cordovll e Barros Advogados Uno, Beraldi, Belluzzo e Camlnati Advogados Mundie Advogados Souza, Cescon, Barrleu & Flesch Advogados Veirano Advogados Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados Azevedo Sette Advogados Oemarest Advogados Franceschini e Miranda - Advogados L.O. Baptista, Schmidt, Valois. Miranda Lefosse Advogados lobo & de Rizzo Advogados Machado Associados Pinheiro Neto Advogados See profile on p.515 THE FTRM This prestigious full-service firm is well regarded for its expertise in the fujj range of antitrust matters. The team of 16 attorneys is based in Sào Paulo and Brasília, and regularly assists high-profile dients with merger transactions and cartel investigations. A recent high light saw the finn represent Ajinomoto in an investigation brought by CADE (the Brazilian antitrust authority) in light o f ajjegations o f international collusion between three Jysine producers, which resulted in no penalty being imposed on the company. Sources say: "J11ey are very pragmatic and always have their clients' best interests at heart." KEY INDIVIDUALS Cristianne Saccab Zarzur (see p.413) is lauded by dients as "extremely agi/e and responsive." Senior assodate Lilian Barreira (see p.363) works closely with Zanur, the pair having recently assisted GKN Group in obtaining the necessary clearance to become the sole stakeholder in Volvo Competltion/ Antitrust Senior Statesmen Senlor Statesmen: dlstlngulshed older partners Dutra Pedro Pedro Oul!a Advogados (ONP) Gonzaga Franceschlnl José Inácio FranceschHi e Ml1arKfa Grinberg Mauro Grlnberg, Ccrdovi/ e Barros Advogados Leading Individuais Bandl Amaral qe Andrade Tito Machado, Meyer. SanrJacz Calliari Marcelo TozzlniFreire Advogados Carvalhaes Ribeiro Amadeu Mattos Rlho, Vetga Dei Chlaro Ferreira da Rosa José Advocacia Jos8 Rosenberg Barbara Barbosa, MUSSnlch & Aragão Saccab Zarzur Cristlanne Pinheiro Neto Advogados Band2 Andrade Maria C Mattos Murlel Kestener Advogados Brõlio Gonçalves Priscila Vel/a Pugl/ese Buosi Caminatl Eduardo Lino, Beraldi, Belluzzo e CBminafi do Egito Coelho Tu li o Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Marchini Santos Aurélio Gascione, Pullno, Boulos Marques Gilberto André campos Mello (ONP) ~. Mattos Ubiratan Mattos Muriel Kestener Advogados' Nogueira Dias Gabriel Magalhães e Oias Pereira Neto Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto Todorov Francisco Trench, Ross1 e Watanabe Varella Bruna Sérgio LDbo & de Rizzo Advogados Beraldi Fábio Francisco Llno, Beraldi, Belluzzo Buaiz Neto José Alexandre Pinheiro Neto Advogados Celidonio Neto Lauro Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho Cordovllleonor Gnnberg, Cc!rriovil e Barros Advogados de Carvalho Silveira Bueno Márcio Vieira (ONP) o lnglez de Souza Ricardo Oe Vivo, Whltaker (ONPJ o Maranhão Juliano Sampaio Ferraz Advogados O (ONP) = Other Notable Practitioner. lnd.-cales firm /individual with pro/ile, praise for his pragmatic approach and experience in compliance matters. Leonardo Peres da Rocha e Silva (see p.375) impresses sources with his "sharp technical skills." Sampaio Ferraz Advogados THE FIRM This boutique firm is a top choice for competition and regulatory matters owing to its acclaimed knowledge of both the academic and technical aspects of the field. The team of 14 attomeys regulady advises a highprofile clientele, which indudes Cosan, Casas Bahia and Azul Linhas Aéreas. In a recent highlight it represented CSN in bringing a challenge before CADE with respect to Votorantirn's purchase o f a stake in Portuguese cement producer Cimpor. Sources say: ':4 great jirm that is highly specíalised and experienced in this area." KEY INDIVIDUALS Partner Juliano Mara- Aero. José Alexandre Buaiz Neto (see p.367) is nhão recently led a tearn that represented Braanother key partner in the team and earns high zilian publishing giant Saraiva before CADE in Magalhães Carlos Francisco de Maga!IJãeseDdS ' Moura Rocha Bolívar Levy & Salomão Advogados Sampaio Ferraz Jr T ércio Sampaio Ferraz AdvrJ{}a(Jw Molan Gaban Eduardo Machado Associados Novis Mana Eugênia Machado, Meyec Sendacz Nunes de Araújo Gianni GNA Giannl Nunes Pugliese Paola Lefosse Advogados Regazzini José To<zmiFreire Advogados Ribas Guilherme Mundie Advogados Villela Mariana Veírano Advogados Bagnoll Vicente Vicente BagnoR Advogados (ONP) Castanho Glrardi Carnila Stoa;f1e, FatxJs, Padis (ONP) ' da Rocha e Silva Leonardo Peres Pinheiro Neto Drago Bruno Demarest Advogados Martinez Ana Paula Levy&Salomão/id'IQgados Midorl Honda Joyce Souza, Cescon, BQmeu Nogueira Mario Oemarest Advogados Oliveira Andreoll Daniel TalzimFreire Advogados Tavares de Araujo Mariana Levy & Salomão Up-and-comlng Individuais Berardo José Carlos da Matta Barbosa, Mllssních Casagrande Pauto Leonardo Pereira Neto I MaCINfo da Silva Brito Thiago Francisco Sampaio Ferraz Dias Soares Mareio Mattos R/ho, Veiga R/ho, Marrey Medon Santos Mareei Azevedo Sette Advogados Pereira Júnior Ademir Antonio Advocacia José Star assoclates Barreira Lilian Pinheiro Neto Advogados connection with a joint venture which wil.l see the launch of an online platform for the distribution of e-books. Head of department Tércio Sampaio Ferraz Jr is widely considered one of the country's foremost experts in the antitrust arena. "He's a prolific academic and a brilliant a/1-round /awyer," say sources. Thiago Fran cisco da Silva Brito is another key partner on the team and recently represented Cosan in seeking approval from CADE for a joint venture that would create the fourth largest producer o f fuels in Brazil. TozziniFrelre Advogados See profile on p.533 THE FIRM This pre-eminent general practíce firm has a dedicated competition tearn comprising ten attorneys, each with a solid track record in multi-jurisdictional filings, compliance programmes and leniency procedures. The department benefits from the interdisciplinary expertise of the firm as a whole, a case in 278

3 Competition/ Antitrust Braz i I inl being its role in obtaining the necessary po pro, al for the acquisition o f Aleadri-Schini ;!af(icipações e Representações by Kusuga Parudpações. where the antitrust tearn worked in dose conjunction with the firm's corporate and litigation divisions. Sources say: "11rey are very experienced and ajw,rys prioritise our needs." KEY INDJVIDUALS Department co-head Marcelo Calliari (see p.368) is highly regarded for competition matte(s. "He's an excel/ent lawyc:r wlro knows exactly frow to deal with the ~Jntitrust authorities," enthuse sources. Senior partner Daniel Oliveira Andreoli (see p.404) is much admired in the market: "He is a/ways awlilable and is sensitive to the peculiarities and rtquirements of our business." José Regazzini (see p.410) co-heads the department alongside Calliari and is recommended for lús solid ~ctor know-how. Levy & Salomão Advogados see profile on p.482 THE FIRM The competition department ai this full-service firm advises clients on a range of merger notilications, compliance programmes, cartel cases, leniency agreements and private enforcement actions. Prominent clients include Usiminas and Camargo Corrêa. Recently, the team represented EADS Group in seeking approval from the competition authorities to create a joint venture with Singapore Technologies Aerospace. Sources say: "The team always meets our deadlines and surpasses ou r expectations in terms of dept/1 and quality." KEY fndividuals Ana Paula Martinez (see p.397) is a former head of the SDE's Antitrust Division. Clients say: "She's responsive, objective and technically strong." Key partner Mariana Tavares de Araujo (see p.418) is singled out by sources for her experience and stralegic approach. Head of department Bolivar Moura Rocha (see p.403) specialises in dispute resolution and infrastructure alongside his practice in competition. He recently led a tearn which represented SHV Gas in various Jdministrative proceedings stemming from auegations of collusion between distributors of liqucfied petroleurn gas. Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados See proflle on p.500 THE FIRM The competition practice at this Brazilian heavyweight has continued to build on previous years' success and is based out of the firm's Rio de janeiro and Sào Paulo offices. 'The team regularly represents clients in highprofile cartel investigations before the local authorities and is particularly noted for its expertise in merger control cases. A recent highlight saw the team obtain antitrust clearance for Camargo Corrêa's acquisition of a majority stake in Portuguese cement company Cimpor. Sources say: "J11ey are responsive, proactive and strategic - they excel at anticipating problems and are a/ways ready to deal with unforeseen challenges." KEY I NDIVIDUALS Amadeu Carvalhaes Ribeiro (see p.371) heads up the Rio team and is greatly admired by clients: "He stcmds out for his clear and objective advice and is able to adapt his work to the needs of our business." Lauro Celidonio Neto (see p.372) leads the Sào Paulo team and is wídely regarded as a leading authority in this area. Mareio Dias Soares (see p.380) was recently promoted to partner and earns warm praise from clients for his attention to detail and in-depth knowledge o f the sector. Mattos Murlel Kestener Advogados See proflle on p.501 THE FIRM This practice comprises 13 attorneys and has a solid track record i.n advising clients on ajj matters of competition law and international trade. The firm serves an enviable portfolio of dients, including Cosan and Toshiba. Recently, the team represented Odebrecht, Jan de Nul do Brasil and SOFIDRA in a cartel investigation brought before the authori.ties in respect of allegations of collusion between companies bidding on a dredging project. Sources say: "17tey are proactive, commercially minded and a/ways available." KEY INDIVIDUALS UbirataJt Mattos (see p.398) heads up the department and earns high praise from dients for his technical proficiency and deft working manner. Key partner Maria Andrade (see p.360) is deepl)' admired by sources for her in-depth knowledge of the competition area, Pereira Neto I Macedo See profile on p.513 THE FIRM This acclaimed competition practice has a team of ten lawyers advising on a wide range of regulatory and antitrust matters, with particular expertise in merger operations, abuse of dominant position and cartel investigations. The firm is representing CSN in seekijtg approval from CADE for its proposed acquisition of a minority stake in Usiminas. Sources say: "J11ey are very consistent and pay great attention to detai/ in order to provide clients with a hig/1-quality service." KEY TNDIVIDUALS Head of department Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto (see p.407) elicits glowing praise from sources: "He's always available and gives us expert and objective advice." Paulo Leonardo Casagrande (see p.371) was recently promoted to partner and is highly commended by clients for his polished technical skills. Trench, Rossi e Watanabe (associated with Baker & McKenzie lnternational) See profile on p.1161 THE FIRM This full-service firm has a notable presence in the Brazilian antitrust market. The team of seven attorneys benefits from Baker & McKenzie's global footprint and regularly advises world-class names such as FedEx, Fox Film and Merck on international cartel cases, leniency applications and merger notifications. A recent work highlight saw tl1e firm defend Nippon Electric Gas against ajjegations of price fixing brought by the antitrust authorities. Sources say: "The jimr has exceeded our expectatior~s and really stands out for its ability to develop a strong re/ationship witfr the client." KEY INDIVIDUAL$ Head of practice Tulio do Egito Coelho is based in Brasília and is highjy praised by sources. He recently led a team that represented Nestlé in obtaining approval from CADE for its acquisition of Pfizer's infant nutrition business. Key partner Francisco Todorov is singled out b)' clients for his technical expertise. He took a lead role advising PepsiCo on the antitrust aspects of its acquisition of Brazilian snack food provider Ma bel. Casclone, Pullno, Boulos & Santos Advogados See profile on p.453 THE FIRM Tlús firm is fast developing an excellent reputation among market commentators in the competition arena. The team regularly advises high-profile clients on merger reviews, compliance programmes and judicial litigation before the antitrust authorities, a case in point beij1g its representation of Vale in a unilateral conduct investigation in connection with allegations of abuse of dominant position in the cargo railway transportation market. 279

4 Brazil Corporate/ M&A CORPORATE/M&A Corporate/M&A leadlng Firms Barbosa, Ml.lssnich & Aragão Machado. Meyer. Sendacz e Opice Mattos Filho. Veiga Filho. Marrey Jr. e Qulroga Pinheiro Neto Advogados ' Souza, Cescon, Barrleu & Flesch Advogados ' TozziniFrelre Advogi!dos Oemarest Advogados Letosse Advogados Lobo & de Rluo Advogados Pinheiro Guimarães Advogados Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Veirano Advogados Band3 Bragança Advogados Koury Lopes Advogados Motta, Fernandes Rocha Advogados Mundie Advogados Ulhõa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados VIeira Rezende Band4 Araújo e Pollcastro Advogados lf'ldk::a!-es 'tm ~.m ()Ir n Al):lnabe'real,., ,., OOC/l bnnd R:lrK.J I "' "'!JJ*! Tlle edit is ;, alpllabetical order by firmrfome. Araújo e Pollcastro Advogados See profile on p.435 THE FTRM lhis mid-sized lirm serves domestic and international clients across a variety of sectors, rccently representing a number from the energy, finance and education fields. lhe practice brings together expertise in corporate, M&A, regulatory, labour and tax matters, and has been particularly active in corporate reorganisations and infrastrucn re projects of late. Significant clients to date include VINCI Airports, Pan Amcrican Energy, McGraw-Hi ll and Pearson Educación Latinoamérica. KEY INDIVIDUALS lhe main contact for di' ents is José Paulo Bueno. Azevedo Sette Advogados See proflle on p.436 THE FIRM lhis firm leads lhe legal market in Minas Gerais and has also carved out an important space in the national arena, often advising dients based outside Rio de janeiro and São Paulo. 1he team recently represented Grupo Nordeste in the sale of Nordeste Segurança and Transbank to Prosegur, and also assisted Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elé- Azevedo Sette Advogados Bocater. Camargo. Costa e Silva Advogados Campos Mello Advogados Dias Carneiro. Flores. Sanches e Thomaz Bastos Levy & Salomão Advogados Lobo & lbeas Advogados Stocche, Forbes, Padis. Fllluola. Clápls Taull & Chequer Advogados Vella Pugllese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados Band 5 Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo. Câmara e Horta Barretto Ferreira e Brancher (BKBG) Campos, Flalho, Canabrava, Borja, Andrade Cascione, Pullno, Boulos & Santos Advogados Eskenazl Pernldjl Advogados Felsberg. Pedrettl e Mannrlch Advogados Halembeck, Homem de Melo L.O. Baptista, Schmldt, Valols, Miranda, Ferreira Leoni Siqueira Advogados Madrona Hong Mazzuco Brandão Sociedade Pereira Neto I Macedo Perlman Vidigal Godoy Advogados Siqueira Castro-Advogados trica as it acquired the remaining 50% interest in União de Transmissoras de Energia Elétrica worth BRL863 million following its purchase of an initial 5096 in a previous transaction. Sources say: "Dedicatio11 and practica/ advice are this teams key stre11gths, a11d we partiwlarly va/ue the technica/ capacity and experience of the partners." KEY INDIVIDUALS Clients highlight Fernando Azevedo Sette's knowledge and availability as his distinguishing qualitics. Luis Ricardo Miraglia is describcd as a charismatic lawyer with excellent languagc skills. )oyl Gondim de Alencar Filho is commendcd for lús ''outstanding client commitment." Barbosa, Müssnlch & Aragão See proflle on p.438 THE FIRM This corporate powerhouse is widely recognised as having one of the largest and most experienced tearns in the country. lhe lirm is particularly regarded as a leader in high-end M&A work, and is often cited by cli ents as their lirst porto f call for complex corporale mandates. The team recently advised CIBE Investimentos e Participações on two joint ventures witb Italian road opera to r Autost rade per I'Italia in order to share controlo f three to li road concessions in Brazil. Sources say: "I11e team gives us top quillity advjce and ur paralleled attention - we always l1ave direct access to til e senior partners." KEY INDIVIDUALS Paulo Cezar Aragão (see p.360) is "simply brillia11t - one of the best /awyers l've worked witll i11 Brazit said one client, while another added: "He always goes beyond the legal perspective a11d can easily discuss even the most intricate aspects of our business with senior management." Monique Mavignier (see p.398) is an invaluable source of support to Aragão and receives widespread praise from sources: "Her corporate knowledge /s fantastic m1d she is very dedicated to her c/ients. Overa/1, ar excellent lawyer." Luiz Antonio De Sampaio Campos (see p.379) is described in lhe market as a "real guru for corporate lmv - h e demonstrates profound teclmical knowledge a11d is a referellce in tlle fie/d for sophisticated deals." Francisco Antunes Maciel Müssnich (see p.360) is singled out for his corporate and arbítration expertise. Sources laud him as an "exceptiot~al strategist with a firm yet semitive approach to 11egotiations." Plínio Simões Barbosa (see p.362) has becn increasingly active in infrastructure projects of Iate. He bas vast experience in commercial issues and his input is highly appreciated by dients, wbo say: "He is a true deal maker. Sources are full of praise for Mauro Teixeira Sampaio (see p.419). Clients value his commitment and attention to detail, while peers note his precision, creativity and pro-deal attitude. Rafael D'Avila Dutra (see p.375) is lhe most recent addition to the M&A team and is "sharp, experienced a11d a great asset at the negotiatio11 table," according to clicnts. Associa te Leonardo Diogo Batista (see p.381) is another key member of the team and rcccntly oversaw lhe corporate reorganisation of industry lcader Coteminas alongside Paulo Cezar Aragão. Amir Luiz Achcar Bocayuva Cunha (see p.358) enters the rankings this year following consistent praise from market commentators: 'll.mir is quick, available and a11 excel/ent 11egotiator." Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara e Horta Advogados See proflle on p.439 THE FIRM lhis compact commercial firm enters lhe table this year following glowing reviews from market commentators. Sources point to senior partner involvement and a pro-deal altitude as standout features at the firm and report positive results in mid-market M&A, private equity deals and corporate reor ganisations. lhe practice's client portfolio fea- 282

5 Corporate/ M&A Brazil corporate/ M&A Senlor Statesmen..,.lot statesmen: dlstlnguished older partners Freire José Lu s TotzlntFreile Advog.'H1ots Leadlng Individuais...,Individuais AfiCAO Pauro cezar B:ubolla, Mússnich &AtagJo lllld 1 ~ Meira Ferncmdo Plnhetro Neto Advogados AlltUM5 Maciel Mussnlch Francisco 8:JttJolla...,.,.. Mello Carlos Lefosse Advogados IJiftOidl Alexandre Pmlie ro Neto Advogados c:.ntldlano Luoz Leonardo Motta. Fernandes Rocha c:-con Mana CrisMa SOuza. Cesccn, Banieu c11 ()rleans e Bragança Alberto BlagançaAdVogados De Sampaio Campos Luiz Antonio Barbosa EJz1rik Nelson carvalhosa & Eizirik IONP) <> LobO JoSé Orlando Lobo & do Rlzzo Advogados Metrelles de Miranda Filho Aloysio Ulh&J canto Ribeiro Joáo Ricardo de Azevedo Mattos Fílho ZJII)ovlclus Moacir Mattos Ft/110, Veiga Filho, Marrey lend2 Berbosa Marcelo Vieira Rezende [larbosll Phnoo Somões Barbosa. Milssnleh &Aragão eestarl de Rluo Vai do Lobo & do RtzzoAdvogados DiiiZ José Dem111est Advogados Fartu>uh Prado Claudia Trencll. ROSSI e Watanabe Fleleh Marcos Rafael Souza. Cescon. Bameu Goulart Barreto Robson Vetraoo Adwlgados Gulzellne Mauro TommFretre Advogados Moury Lopes Fernando Koury Lopes Adwlgados Moleira Uma Carlos Alberto Prnhetro Ne/D Pinheiro Guimarães Francisco José Pinheiro ' Protaslo Rodolpho de Oliveira Franco Mundie Rollm de Mello Carlos José Machado. Meyer Ao.c:hmann Chrístian Lefosse Advogados S.ndlm Thiago Lefosse Advogados Spinelli Silva Jr Sergio Mattos Filho. Vetga Rlho Velrano Rtcardo Camargo Velrano Advogados Band3 Azewldo Sette Fernando Azevedo Se/te Advogados Bernardes Neto Horacio Motts, Fernandes Roc/18 Boulos Eduardo Alfred Taleb cascione. Pu/mo. Carneiro Queiroz José Eduardo Mattos Filho. Velgs Cesta e Silva Francisco Bocater. Camargo. Ccsl8 Eskenazl Pernldjl Sergio Eskenazl Pfimidjl Fonseca Pena Chedlak Julian Chedmk (ONP) o Lamy Rego Marcelo Pinlletro Guimarães Advogados. lfiovídua!,.,.,m prof!le. IONP} 1)1]"" t. Prac:tt/O(l(J( Opice José Roberto Mal:tl.úl, Me)ff. Sendacz Lefosse Jr Geraldo Roberto Lefosse Advogados Leschziner Mauro Cesar MacllaOO. Meyer. Sendacz Madrona Ricardo MadtrJn8 Hong l.fazzuro 8tanrtáo Pinheiro Guimarães Plimo PinllelfO GUimarles Rezende Fab o Welra Rezende Rocha Paulo Demaff151 Advogados Samurai Saianl José Machado. Meyer. Sendacz Sztutman Henry Pinheiro Neto Advogados Teíxeira Junior Darcy TozziniFretre Advogados Teixeira Sampaio Mauro Barbosa. Müssnlch Veila Rodrigo Vel/a Pugliese Buost e GUtdonl Advogados VIeira Paulo Vieira Rezende Alvo Karin Koury Lopes Advogados Amaral Halembeck Luiz Fernando H8kJmbeck Borges Carneiro Otavio Ve/rano Advogados Buosi Frederico Vel/a Pug/Jese Buosi e Guidonl Chequer Alexandre R Tauil & Chequer de Haro Sanches Humberto U/h&J canto. Rezende ' De Luca Jr João Claudio De Luca. Derenussoo (ONP) o Dias Carneiro Henrique Oias Gametro, Flores. Sanches ' Flexa Carlos Eskenazi Pfimid)IAdvogados Gualandi Verri Maria Elisa Tozzmlfrelre Advogados' Guerreiro Cláudio Vteua Rezende Kuznietz Gabriel Ricardo Demaresl Advogados Lautenschleger Jr Nilson l.ilutensc/llager (ONP} o Machado Miriam Kouiy Lopes Advogados Mamprin de Castro Guerra Cristlane Lobo Mattos Morello Antônio José Prnhetro Nefrl " Mavignler Monique Bar/Josa. Miissfllch &Aragão Medeiros Coelho da Rocha Marcos Bragança Meyer Flávio R P Sfrlcche. Forbes. PadtS. Rllzzola Mlllar de Castro Guerra Rodrigo Lobo & de R1zzo Montgomery Neil Montgomery & Associados (ONP) <> Palma Cameiro de Oltveira Gyedre Souza, Cesccn Sobral de Miranda Rogério LO. Baptista, Schmf(tt Stocche Andre Mestriner Stocche. Forbes, Padls Tavares de Mello Anna Trench, Rossi e Wa18nabe Tornovsky Miguel Pinheiro Neto Mvogados Trindade Marcelo Trindade- Sccledado (ONP) <> Whitaker de Souza Dias Pedro Mattos Ftlho. V81ga Band 5 Barbosa Júlio 8ariJosa. R.llmundo. Gontijo. CâmaJa C. Affonso dos Santos Maria Cibele Siquerra Cammarota de Abreu Fabíola C. L. Souza. Cescm Cho In Hee Lobo&deRIZZOAdwigados de Godoy F e mandes André Barretto Ferreira Duarte Martins Costa Lu1z Fehpe Sfrlcche Ferreira de Macedo Ricardo Pfireira Neto 1 MaceckJ Lobo Otto Eduardo Motta, Fernandes RochaAtJvogado1l Freitas Pereira Marcelo Stqueira castro-advogados. Gelman René Campos Mello Advogados Mlraglla Luis Ricardo Azevedo Se/te Advogados Motta Carlos Taull & Cllequer Advogados Rezende Guilherme U/h&J canid. Rezende e Guerra Ros Brasil Sergio Csmpos Mello Advogados Takleddlne Nazi r Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Tardelll Pessoa Daniel Levy & Salomão Advogados Up-and-comln& Individuais Achcar Bocayuva Cunha Amir Luiz 8ariJosa Bandeira Paga no Filho Hiram Mattos Rlho, Veiga Barbosa Campos Andrea Pmhetro Neto Advogados Barbosa de Souza Augusto Cesar Bragança Bardawil Penteado Arthur Machado, Meyer Bueno Malouf Guilherme Machado, Meyer, Sendaa Cámara Rodrigo 8ariJosa. Raumndo. Gontijo, CâmaJa Costa Cristiane Batretto Ferreva e 8rancher {BKBG) D"Avlla Dutra Rafael 8ariJosa. MíissnK;h &Aragão de Alencar Fllho Joyl Gondim Azevedo Sette Figueiredo Nascimento Rodrigo Mattos Rlho Haddad Luis Gustavo Ltlla. Huck. Otranto (ONP) o Homem de Melo Fontes Renata Ha/embeck Leonl Siqueira Flávio LeoniS/que/raAdvogados ' Makuta Jun TozziniFrelre Advog;ldos Marques Milanl Fabiano Stocche, Forbes, Padis de Carvalho Ricardo Mundie Advogados Perlman Marcelo Giovanni Per/man Vidiga/ Godoy Plnsky Lior VetmnoAdvogados Sampaio Góes Ricupero Marcelo Mattos Rlho Assoclates to watch O logo Batista Leonardo Barbosa. Milssnich Marcondes Cidade Tereza Dias carneiro, Flores Ramos de Sousa Bruno Bragança Advogados Santos Marcelo Maria Ulhôa Can/D, Rezende lure- high-profile names such as Hypermarcas, IBM and GP lnvestments. Sources say: "We are very satisfied - tlle tetjiii is quick, accessible and objective, reaso11ably priced, rmd always meets our detjdlines." KEY INDIVIDUALS Júlio Barbosa (see p.362) stands out for bis excellent client care and business sense, according to sources. Rod- rigo Câmara (see p.369) is also commended for bis "personalised service a11d business-oriented advice.» Barretto Ferreira e Brancher (BKBG) See profile on p.440 THE FIRM The corporate tearn at this ali round lirm joins forces with sector-specific experts to provide clients with commercial support across the board The practice has notable experience in regulated industries such as telecoms, lt and life sciences, receotly representing the local subsidiary of Swedisb company Elekta in its acquisition of a stake in two companies supplying and maintaining 283

6 Brazil Corporate/M&A Leonl Siqueira Advogados See proflle on p.481 THE FIRM 1his Rio-based boutique fields a well-rounded commercial practice wilh expertise spanning corporate, finance and tax issues. The team comprises five partners and three lawyers, ensuring lhat cases always benefit from senior leadership. Recenl highlights indude advising MPE Group on the acquisition of BRL300 million assets from Usina Sapucaia, which is currently under judicial rcorganísation. Sources say: "1/Je team knows the market we/1 a11d offers fast and affordable services in corporale and financialmatters." KEY INDIVIDUALS Flávio Leo ni Siqueira (see p.393) stands out for his "strong negotiation ski/ls a11d pro-business approach; according to dients. Levy & Salomão Advogados See proflle on p.482 T HE FIRM This corporate group has vast experience in advising internatio11al companies 011 their M&A mandates and daíly support 11eeds. r h e compact team gives clie11ts lhe benefit of an integrated commercial practice owing to the firm's broad expertisc in transactio11al, regulatory and contentious maners. Headline cases include assisting Rank Group with a recent corporate reorganisation and advising Rhône Capital on its USDI.3 billion acquisition of Evonik Carbon Black and associated subsidiaries. Sources say: "71Je team is q11ick a11d commercially minded, and its constructive, solutionoriented npproach was key whennegotiations hit a deadlock.» KEY INDIVIDUALS Daniel Tardelli Pessoa (sce p.418) is praised by dients for his technical quality a11d strong language skills. Lobo & de Rluo Advogados See profile on p.487 THE PIRM Lobo & de Rizw has grown steadily over the years on the back of a iolid corporate department and high demand for its experienced M&A team. Education remains an important sector of activity for lhe firm, which recently helped global publisher Pearson to buy a 45% interest in Companhia das Letras. Fur ther significant deals include advising VlNQ Partners as it acquired 70% o f Cecrisa. Sourccs say: "71Je partners are 100% hands-on and the team as a whole is s!jarp, solution-onented and works extremely we/1 as a u11it." KEY TNDIVIDUALS Valdo Cestari de Rizzo is highly regarded for bis vast experience in M&A. "lles a great lawyer," say sourccs, adding: "He gives practical adv1ce, is open to discussion a11d is always rcsults-drive11." José Orlando Lobo is also hailed for his long-standing presence in the market, and is described as an "extremely objective and pragmalic lawyer." Cristiane Mamprin de Castro Guerra receives dient praise for providing an excellent service that combines her corporate know-how with tx:perie11ce in real estale. Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra is particularly visible in the tducation sector and rccenlly assisted Panor as lt acquired 100% o f Faculdade Boa Viagem. In Hee Cho is increasingly active in large M&A and formed part of a team advising Prosegur on its acquisition of assets in Grupo Nordeste worth BRL825 million. Lobo & lbeas Advogados See profil e on p.488 THE FIRM. This highly regarded firm is a traditional player in the Rio de Janeiro market. Sources highlight the combination of the team's academic credentials and business acumen, which is routinely called upon by clients seeking sophisticated legal opinions on corporate governance a11d CVM queries. lhe firm also acts in the transactional sphere and is regularly retained by both domestic and intemational clients to assist wilh mid-market M&Adeals. Sources say: "TI1is firm provides a quick service and really stands out for its corporate kllowhow." KEY INDIVIDUAL$ The point of contact for clients is Natalie Mariani. Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Oplce See proflle on p.492 THE FIRM: This leadi11g all-round firm is a prominent player in tj1e corporate and M&A ficlds. The team benefits from decadcs of experience in the Brazilian market and the broad sector expcrtise of its 11 partners. Large M&A deals are at the core of the practice and the firm regularly advises high-profile clients such as Morgan Stanlcy and Ranco BTG Pactuai in this regard. Representative highlights to date include helping Brazil Pharma in a two-phase acquisiti011 of retail chemist Big Ben, and assisting Diageo in its BRL900 million acquisitiol1 o f Ypióca Agroindustrial. Sources say: 7J,ese /awyers are excellent: highly respected, commercially oriented and decply k11ow/edgeab/e o f the localmarket: KEY INDIVIDUALS Carlos José Rolim de Mello (see p.412) draws strong praise from clients who describe him as "a quick thi11ker a11d a great co11ciliator." Peers comme11d Mauro Cesar teschziner (sec p.393) as nn excel/ent counterpart wlw is easy to work with; also notlng his dedication to understanding clients' needs.josé Samurai Saiani (see p.414) recently advised Diageo 011 its acquisition of Ypióca Agroindustrial and stands out for his nego tiation skills and common sense, according to sourccs. Arthur Bardawil Penteado (see p.363) has vast experience with listed companies and complex transactions. "He knows e1 ery detail of Brazi/ian corporate Imv and inspires our complete confidence in his work." José Roberto Opice (see p.405) has a consultancy role within lhe team, but is still highlightcd as an authonty by international commentators: "He has dedicated his professiollal career to maki11g the legal system more business-friendly and navigable for foreign clietjts.» Guilherme Bueno MaJouf (see p.368) is another important team member and is singled out for his dedication and technical quality. Madrona Hong Mazzuco Brandão Sociedade de Advogados See proflle on p.493 THE FIRM Corporate and finance advice are at the core of this compact commcrcial practice. The firm typically represents a mix oflarge and mid-market clients such as EDP- Energias de Portugal and Cecrisa, and has expericnce spanning M&A, investment, joint ventures and general contracts. A recent mandate saw lhe team assist EDP in the sale of energy transmis sion provider Evrecy to Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista. Sources say: "TI1e team was q11ick, efficient a11d completely focused on ou r busi11ess goals: KEY INDIVIDUAL$ Name partner Ricardo Madrona (see p.395) heads the corporate group.ciients particularly laud his results driven approach and team managemcnt skills. Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados See profile on p.500 THE FlRM This Lraditional São Paulo outlit is widely recognised as one of the top full-service firms in Brazil. The team is well known for its pioneering transactio11al practice and for tts presence in a large portion of the country's most significant M&A deals. The firm's strong track record in other areas such as tax, capital markets and banking and linance further strengthens its position as one of the bcst candidates for complex and multifaceted transactions. A case in point is the group's assistance to Eike Batista's MPX Energia in a reccnt joint vc11ture with German power distributor E. 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7 Corporate/M&A Brazil -)Ources say "TI1ey are higij/y responsive, provide top <lllality and pmctical advice, and can pull ow specialists from any area whe11ever neces 511(}". K.EY INDIVIDUALS João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro (see p.4ll) is one of the.:ountry's leading corporate lawyers and is bighly esteemed by sources, who highlight his "i11credible agility, objectivity and tec/mica/ "'i"'city" as distinguishing features. Moacir Zilbovicius (see p.424) is equally acclaimed by market commentators: "His advice on large tleals demo11strates his vast experie11ce and great tudgement." Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr (see p.417) combines corporate, banking and capital market; cxpertise and is regarded as a "bril/iant /awyer" b)' his peers. José Eduardo Carneiro Queiroz (sec p.370) has a strong background in fioance but regularly handles corporate mandates as parto f the team. H eis widely respected by sources, who consider him a key figure in this area. Clients single out technical ability and empathetic capacity as Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias' (see p.423) key strengths. Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero (sce p.414) impresses the market as a "tale11ted young lawyer - he is extremely dedicated and l1ard-working, and is comfortable making difficult decisions.» Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho (sce p.362) has bcen mcreasingly active in M&A deals of late and is a "creative prob/em solver," according to clients, who add: "H e is respo11sive and client -oriented." Sources say Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento (~e p.384) shows business acumen and a clear understanding ofhis clients' needs. Motta, Fernandes Rocha Advogados See proflle on p.506 THE FIRM lhe corporate department at this n~id-sil.ed commercial firm regularly advises cheots on a mix of complex daily issues and transactio11al mandares. The M&A practice is led by a tean1 o f younger partners who benefit lrom Luiz Cantidiano's experience as former chairman o f the CV M. Recent work lúghlights mclude advising IBM as it completed a BRLl billlon investment in SlX, Eike Batísta's tcchnology company. Sources say: "71,ey have a very good eye for drtml and alwnys de/i ver great results." KEY INDIVIDUALS Luiz Leonardo Cantidiano (see p.370) is si11gled out as an authority 00 corporate law in Brazü and is often involved In some of the country's more complex corr,orate disputes. "He is incredible," say sources; ~lal/y hands-011 and always involved." Horacio rnardes Neto (see p.365) is a well-rounded lawyer whose corporale e>.:perlise spans M&A, KO\~rnance and related tax structures. Otto Eduardo Fonseca de Albuquerque Lobo (see p.384) recently advised Tntcrnatio11al Healthcare on the sal e o f a 49% stake to lnternattonal SOS, a Singaporc-based company. He is also recognised for his cxpertise in bankruptcy and restructuring. Mundle Advogados See proflle on p.507 THE FIRM The volume o f transactional advice has risen stcadily at this mid-market firm, which is widely recognised for its expertise in private equity deals and its experience in the telecoms and energy sectors. BTG Pactuai is a regular client at lhe firm, a11d the team recently advjsed the ba11k on its sale of four wind farms to CPPL Energias Renováveis, a transaction valued at BRL700 million. The team also counselled V!NCI Capital as the fund i11creased its stake in Brazilian retailer Lc Biscuit to 40%. Sources say: "TI1e team is accessible nnd hardworkillg, and provides high-quality work at competitive prices.» KEY INDIVIDUAtS Head of department Rodolpho de Oliveira Franco Protasio (see p.409) earns strong market praise for his ncgotiating skills and knowledge of kcy Brazilian industry areas. Ricardo Paternos! de Carvalho e Villela (see p.406) receives positive reviews from sources, who laud his technical capacity and business mindset. Pereira Neto I Macedo See profile on p.513 THE FIRM This firrn has traditio11ally been rnost active in regulated markets such as energy, telecommunications and IT, but the corporate group has bcen branching out in order to reach clients in other key industry sectors. recent highlights includc assisting Swiss pharmaceutical company Group Straurnann as it acquired a 49% stake in Brazil's Neodent. Competition, regulatory and public law are all further areas of expertise at the firm. Sources say: "TI1e service is prompt, persona/ised a11d reasonably priced, and the team is very able in tenns o f risk assessmeut." KEY INDIVIDUALS Practice leader Ricardo Ferreira de Macedo (see p.383) is greatly valued by clients for complex negotiations owing to his business acumen and strong sector know-how. Perlman Vidlgal Godoy Advogados THE FIRM This corporate finance boutique handles a wide variety of commercial matters including M&A, acquisition finance, corporale disputes, shareholder issues and capital markets. The firm regularly represe11ts finan- cial institutions such as banks and im estment companies, and its recent client portfolio has induded Banco ltaú, Santander and Integral Investimentos. Sources say: "Tire lawyers are respo11sive and to the point, and always provide mformed a 11 d tailor-made advice." KEY INDIVJDUALS Founding partner Marcelo Giovanni Perlman is commcnded for his combined academic and technical expertise as well as his strong commerciaj approach and cye for detail. Pinheiro Guimarães Advogados See profile on p.514 T HE FIRM This compact but highly regarded boutique has a multidisciplinary tearn wilh vast experience across its core practice areas of banking. capital markets, restructuring and M&A. Major highlights include helping BTG Capital to establish B&A Mineração, a joint venture between one of BTG Pactuais invcst ment velúcles and AGN Agroindustrial. "lhe team also served as cou11sel to Vanguarda Participações and some of its shareholders in the corporatc restructuri11g and asset spin-off that ~he company underwent prior to selling a 40% mterest to Grupo Veremonte and subsequently mergmg with Brasil Ecodiesel. Sources say: "TI1e team demonstrares an excellellt knowledge ofthe market anda hig!j degree of technical quality. 1hey are extremely committed and always act as stakeholders themselves." KEY INDIVIDUAL$ Name partners Francisco José Pinheiro Guin1arães (see p.408) and Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães (see p.408) are widely respected in the market as "excelle11t M&A lawyers." Marcelo Lamy Rego (sce p.392) receives glowing reviews from dients and peers alike: "He stands out for his business vision. llis knowledge o f lhe economy and his experience in overseas corpomte /aw." Pinheiro Neto Advogados See proflle on p.515 T HE FIRM Pinheiro Neto e11joys a stro11g reputat1on amongst national and international clients for the consistent quality of its corporale practice and for the high volume o f sen lo r partners directly involved in the day-to-day runnm~ of deals. The tcanis expertise ranges from h1ghly sophisticated M&A transactions through to corporate governance issues and company reorganisations. Reprcsentative work includes advising US credit bureau TransUnion as it acquired 80% of Brazilian software com pany Crivo, and assisting DSM Produtos Naturais as it bought out Tortuga Cia Zootécnica 287

8 Brazil Public Law www. cha m bersa nd pa rtners.corn Pecém project, the first integrated steel factory in the north-east of Brazil, worth USD4.4 billion. Sources say: "We are ''ery happy the partr~ers have experier~ce, a strong business ser~se and lhe ability to lead complex r~egotiatior~." KEY INDIVIDUALS The main contact for dients is Cláudio Guerreiro. Villemor Amaral See profile on p.541 THE FIRM This firm recently hired Luiz Antonio de Lemos' oil and gas team from Campos Mello Advogados fouowing signifi- PUBLIC LAW Publlc Law Leadlng Firms Manesco, Ramlres, Perez, Alevedo Marques Sundfeld Advogados Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Oplce Arap, Nlshl & Uyeda Advogados Alevedo Sette Advogados Cascione, Pullno, Boulos & Santos Advogados Pereira Neto 1 Macedo Veirano Advogados Band4 Chenut Oliveira Santiago Pinheiro Neto Advogados Siqueira Castro -Advogados ' Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Manesco, Ramlres, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados See profile on p.496 THE FIRM lhis firrn has one of the most sought-after public law practices in the country owing to the team's solid reputation and over two decades of experience in the rnarket. Its 1 broad expertise spans ali manner of public law issues, including concessions, PPP, project modelling and engineering, procurement and construction contracts. The dient portfolio comprises some ofthe most prominent players in the sector and features the likes of Odebrecht, Construtora Camargo Corrêa, Libra Terminais Portuários and Siemsen. Sources say: "The firm star~ds out for its profound field kr~owledge ar~d creativity." KEY INDIVIDUALS Floriano Peixoto de Azevedo Marques Neto specialises in infra- cant losses to its infrastructure department. The group brings a wealth of experience in this sector and represents severa( high -profile di ents such as Petrobras, Statoil and OGX. KEY INDIVIDUALS Lemos and Alexandre Montoni are the main contacts for clients. Other Notable Practitioners Maurício Portugal Ribeiro ofportugal Ribeiro & Navarro Prado Advogados enters the rankings fouowing strong endorsement from client and peers for his expertise in PPP and infrastructure projects. Augusto Simões Cunha (see p.416) leads the infrastructure practice Public Law Senlor Statesmen Senlor Statesmen: distlnguished older partners Bandeira de Mello Celso Sole Practlt10ner (OI#') o Plquet Carneiro João Geraldo Píquot Camei({J (ONP) o Leading Individuais Bandl Justen Filho Marçal Justen, Pere1ra, Oliveira (ONP) o Peixoto de Aze\1ldo Marques Neto Aonano Manesco Sundfeld Carlos Ari Sundfeld At1vr/gad()s Lopes Enei José Virgmo Machado, Meyer, Sendacl ' Monteiro Vera Sundfek/Advr/gad()s Bonelli Claudia Ele na TOZZN11Fte1re (ONP) o Cabral Aurél'10 Bruno Francisco Cascione, Boulos Pereira Neto Ca o Mário da Silva PM!Iro Neto Queiroz de Andrade Letícia Siqueira Castro Uyeda Junior Massami Arap, Nlshl & Uyeda Celidonlo Neto Lauro Mattos Filoo. Veiga Filoo (ONP) o lazzetta Rodnei Arap, Nislli & Uyeda MWJgados Marques Gilberto André campos Mello (ONP) O. Portugal Ribeiro Maurício Portugal Ribeiro (ONP) o Rocha Oliveira Rocholi Luiz Gustavo Chenut Up-and-coming Individuais Bardawll Penteado Mauro Machado, Meyer Levy Ricardo Pinheiro Neto Advogados Poltronieri Renato Demarest AdVogados (ONP) o Sant'anna Lucas Machado, Meyer. Sendacz e Op/Ce Zanchim Kleber SABZ Advogados (ONP) o Assoclates to watch Kruger Frizzo Henrique Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Indicares ifnn rndmduai...,,l/l orofie ) (ONP) = Other Nolable PrtJ<;ti!IOflef. structure and regulatory matters. He is widely considered to be one o f the country's foremost experts in public law. at CFA Advogados and comes recommended as "asscrtive, committed and business-oriented." Eduardo Soares (see p.417) of Soares Bumachar Chagas Barros Advogados earns praise for his multidisciplinary profile and experience. "He!Jas a very diverse background t!jat covers capital markets a11d public law, and he is great for project finatrce: enthuse clients. Marcelo Giovanni Perlman co-leads corpo. rate finance boutique Perlman Vidigal Godor Advogados and gained valuable experience in the infrastructure sector during his time spent as in-house lawyer at Brazilian steel manufacturer CSN. Sundfeld Advogados THE FIRM This traditional boutique has an outstanding reputation for its command of administrative and public law issues, and is frequently entrusted to render extensive counsel on pubuc bids, concessions, PPP and contracts. l11e team is particularly aclive in handling cases on behalf of public government bodies, but is also regularly instructed by a number of high-profile firms to provide expert second opinions on some of their most complex cases. Sources say: ~71,ey are creative and vastly experienced in public law matters." KEY INDIVIDUALS Name partner Carlos Arí Sundfeld is much admired by peers for his technical knowledge and academic renown. Vera Monteiro elicits au-round praise from market sources, who describe her as an "excellent lawyer who is we/1 qualified and easy to work wil/1." Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice See proflle on p.492 THE FIRM ll'lis full-service player houses one of the country's largest and most admired infrastructure and projects group, which is ably supported by the firm's acclain1ed practice in public law. A multidisciplinary team of li lawyers advises dients on a full range of concessions and PPP in addition to providing assistance with feasibility studies and the legal modelling of large infrastructure projects. In a recent work highlight, the group was commissioned by the Brazilian Development Bank to prepare a report on the current state of the country's port sector, which incorporated man agement, financiai and development proposals. 336

9 Brazil Telecommunications & Technology TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY Telecommunlcations & Technology Leadlng Flrms Mundie Advoga:los Pinheiro Neto Advogados Barretto Ferreira e Brancher (BKBG) Manesco, Ramires. Perez. Azevedo Marques ' Trench. Rossi e Watanabe ' Band3 Bragança Advogados Machado. Meyer. Sendacz e Oplce ' Pereira Neto 1 Macedo Rollm. Vlotti & Leite Campos Advogados ToulniFrelre Advogados Veirano Advogados Vella Pugllese Buosl e Guldonl Advogados Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão Koury Lopes Advogados Levy & Salomão Advogados Opice Blum, Bruno, Abruslo e Valnzof Pinheiro Guim;vães Advogados Siqueira Castro Advogados Telecommunications & Technology Leadlng Individuais Star Individuais Cotait Ehnor Moodie.Adllogados Barretto Ferreira da Silva Rteardo 8aaei1D Fetren Flesch Esther Monarr Tronch, Rossi e walatlabe Mundie Kevin Louis Mund1e Advogados ' Nunes Estner f'lrlhelronetrjadvrjgados Peixoto de AzfM!do Marques Neto Floriano MmscO Sundfeld Carlos Ari SundfeldMvogados IONP) o Band2 de Araújo Lopes J<avier Helena MundteMvogados de Cunto Raphael Pinheiro NetoMvogados de Oliveira Ramlres Eduardo Augusto Manesco Ferreira Kujawski Fabio Mattos filho, ~RIOO/ONP! o Sendacz Moshe Mac!Jado. Meyer. Sendacz e Op/ce Waksman Ejnisman Marcela TozziniFreire Beppu dos Santos Oliveira Ana Claudia Mund18 Bialer lngham Ana Paula 818/er & Fa/se/ti (ONP) <> Brancher Paulo Marcos Rodrigues (8K8G} o (ONP) = Or/'.er Notablc Prac~ltooer /náocates lirm llfldl'li(ju<ji v11th profile. Cortez Maria CrisMa AntJriolí e Giaromim (ONPJ Goulart Barreto Robson Veuano.Adllogados leno Guilherme L KDury Lopes.Adllogados' Melchior Silvta Melchior e MICheletti (ONPi o Pereira Neto Caio Mário da Silva Pereíta Neto Alvo Kann KDury Lopes.Adllogados' Buosl Frederico Vella Pugllese 8uosl e Guidoni' Greco Rodrigo Ro/lm, Violti & Le1te GamposMvogai/Qs Opice Blum Renato OpíCe 8/um. Btvnc, AbrusNJ Pinheiro Guimarães Phnio Pmheiro Guimarães' Up-anck:omlng Individuais Ditzel Faraco Alexandre Levy & Salomão Advogados Rebello Pereira Aávla Trench, Rnssi e Watanabe Valnzof Rony Oplce 8/um, 8ruoo, Abrusio e Vamzot Assoclates to watch Artese Gustavo Vclfa Pugllese Buosl e Gwdom Carvalhaes Neto Eduardo Hayden Barbosa Moraes Franco Tlciane Rolim, V/otti & Leite Campos Portugal and Brazil, and has a broad telecoms practice with both transactional and regulatory Mundle Advogados expertise. See profile on p.507 THE FIRM This full-service firm provides di Pinheiro Neto Advogados ents with high-quality antitrust and regulatory See profile on p.515 advice in the telecoms sector. lhe team serves THE FIRM This celebrated telecoms and tech as counsel to >orne of the industry's biggest nology practice benefits from the firm's broad players in connection with public bids, gov- experience across the Brazilian market in order errunental contracts and licensing applications. to provide full-service support to its clients. The firm has a strong track record in matters lhe group routinely advises on radio and tel involving the Brazilian Agency oftelecommu evision bidding procedures and the drafting of nications (ANATEL), and regularly oversees regulatory contracts, and is also well placed to issues relating to fixed and mobile tclephone, represent clients in administrative proceedings pay TV and broadcasting scrviccs bcforc lhe before the authorities. lt has been particularly authorities. aclive on the IT side of late, and has assisted Sources say: "We cl1ose t/1/s firm for its commer a number of technology clients with the regis cial vision, i11ternatlonal experience and strong tration, infringement and protection of patents working relations with government bodies!' and trade marks, as well as anti piracy matters. KEY INDIVIDUALS Kevin Louis Mund'e Sources say: "The firm has an excellent intema (see p.403) ls praised by clients and peers tional profile and we would highly recommend it alike: "He knows what~ going 011 outside Brazil for tecfmology and telecoms work." and is always at the vanguard of the sector." KEY INDIVIDUA.LS Esther Nunes (see Ana Claudia Beppu dos Santos Oliveira (see p.404) is the key partner at the firm and a dis p.364) is a key member of the team and has a tinguished name in the field: "She is a Jamastic broad practice that spans telecoms, competi lawyer and a point of reference in the sector." tion and administrative law. Elinor Cotait (see Raphael de Conto (see p.377) specialises in the p.374) is unanimously highlighted by sources regulatory aspects of the sector and is singled for her regulatory know-how: NSire is a top-class out by sources as being "proactive, dynamic and telecoms lawyer wlro is extremely versatile, effi very knowledgeable." cient and results-oriented. Helena de Araújo Lopes Xavier :see p.376) is dual-qualified in Barretto Ferreira e Brancher (BKBG) See proflle on p.440 TH.E FIRM lhis full-service firm advises telecoms and technology clients on a wide range of matters, including spectrum auctions, competition, rcgulatory queries and commercial agreements. lhe team is often sought after by ANATEL to assist with the drafting of regulations in this arca, and is regularly retained to represent clients in contentious proceedings before the authorities. To date, the firm has served as counscl to clicnts in the mobile, satel li te and pay TV scctors, and on the technology side it nas rcccntly hclpcd a number of di ents with e-commcrcc, social networking and mobile payment systcm matters. Sources say: "TIIe decisive factor was the team's great expertise in techtlology issues." KEY INDIVIOUALS Ricardo Barretto Fer reira da Silva (see p.363) is particularly recognised for his expertise in software law and for his in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape. He is a former director and vicepresident of the lnternational Technolog)' Law Association. Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher (see p.367) is one of the founding parlners of the firm and is a widely published academic on the subject, having written extensively on software agreements, antitrust and IP 354

10 Telecommunications & Technology Brazil Manesco, Ramlres, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados See proflle on p.496 THE FIRM This firm nas a strong focus on regu~atory and infrastructure matters within the telecoms sector. 11 is regularly instructed by go,emment bodies such as ANATEL and the Minístry of Communications, alongside acting for private clients. 1he firm is well placed to ~resent dients in judicial and administrative actions before the local authorities, and pro \'ides a full catalogue of commercial and contractual services to a number of major telecoms operators aclive in the local market. Sources say: "71 e team stands out for its strong ttdmical ability, good business sense at1d deep knoll'ledge o f tl1e market." KEY JNDJVIDUALS Founding partner Fio rlano Peixoto de Azevedo Marques Neto leads Lhe deparln1ent and is widely praised by sources for nis ability to "connect deep academic knowledge of lhe law wit/1 its practica/ applica tion." Eduardo Augusto de Oliveira Ramires is noted for his practicaj working approach and excellent grasp o f the regulatory framework. Trench, Rossi e Watanabe (assoclated wlt h Baker & McKenzle lnternatlonal) See profile on p.1161 THE FIRM lhis multi-platform firm is espe ciau)' noted for its activity in the IT sector. lhe team provides comprehensive support to multinational companies, and benefits from the worldwide business network alforded by the firm's association with Baker & McKenzie. lhe client portfolio includes major social net working sites and telecoms operators, and recent highlights have seen the team advise on regulalory queries, product liccnsing, and distribution and contract negotiation. Sources say: "71 ey /mve excel/ent strong knowledge in lhe field, are availab/e to tlteir c/ient.s and have developed a good rmderstahding of our business." KEY INDIVIOUALS Flávia Rebello Pereira has a strong reputalion for hcr work in tel etorns: "She is very diligent in taking any extra stcps needed to ensure that the project goes through." Esther Miriam Flesch is a seasoned lp lawyer with a strong focus on the technology and telecoms sectors. "She Iras been a tremen dous lrelp ;, 11avigatitrg the local legal system," enthuse clients. Bragança Advogados THE FIRM This firm handles a wide variety of matters in the telecoms and technology sec tors, including litigation, contract negotialions, regulatory requirements and M&A. lhe group regularly advises the likes of América Móvil, Telmex, Avantia, The Sage Group and Banco Bradesco, recently serving as counsel to the latter on the formation of a joint venture with GP Investin1entos and the subsequent acquisition of approximately 2,100 radio towers and rooftops in Brazil. Sources say: "This team has excellent busi11ess sense and is able to adapt quickly to ou r needs. KEY INDIVIDUALS Leandro Felga Cariello and Alberto de Orleans e Bragança are key partners at the department. Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Oplce See profile on p.492 THE FIRM lhis firm advises clients on the full range of matters in the technology and telecoms areas. To date, the team has been retained in connection with domain names, licensing and distribution agreements, and the protection of rights in this area. Jt serves a portfolio of key industry players such as Telefónica, Endemol Brasil and Banco Bradesco, and recently acted for Riven.,ood Capital Management on its BRL23.5 million acquisition of local technology company.mandic. Sources say: "1l1is is a respo11sive mui resultsdriven team that ã}mbines strong industry know-how with a commercial aware11ess." KEY lndividua.ls Moshe Sendacz (see p.415) in1presses sources with lús "pragmatic approach and understanding of clients' needs." Pereira Neto I Macedo See profile on p.513 THE FIRM This firm is best known for its experl defence of telecoms dients in antitrust cases involving high-profile mergcrs, abuse o f dominance and cartel investigations. 1 h e team is also frequently called upon to provide regulatory advice to key market players such as Telefónica and Oi. Recent representative hign lights haveseen the group assist with public bidding to operate 4G services in Brazil, and with matters relating to pay TV networks. Sources say: "They have proven expertise in the market and are always very accessible to their c/ients." KEY INDIVIDUA.LS Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto (see p.407) has a broad practice that encompasses competition and public law. He is strongly recommended by clients, who say: "He combines excellent legal knowledge with a strong grasp o f economics." Rollm, Vlottl & Leite Campos Advogados See proflle on p.522 THE FIRM lhis firm pro,;des consultancy services in litigation and regulatory matters to clients in the telecoms and technology sec tors. Clients include key industry players such as Telefónica, Nextel and Huawei Brazil. In a recent highlight, Lhe firm represented Vivo in the bid held by ANATEL for the operation of 4G services in Brazil. Sources say: "1l1e team has a long track record in the sector, which gives it great technical ability and business sense." KEY INDIVIDUALS Rodrigo Greco(see p.387) is widely endorsed by sources as 'í:l meticulous strategisr with deep knowledge of telecoms." Ticiane Moraes Franco (see p.402) specialises in regulatory matters and is sin gled out by clients as a ''dynamic and accessible lawyer." TozzlniFrelre Advogados See proflle on p.533 THE FIRM lhis firm regularly advises cli ents on contract negotiation, network-sharing agreements, equipment purchases and project implementation in the telecoms and technology sectors. lhe team represents a number of fixed and wireless telecoms operators as well as pay-tv networks, with its client list featuring the likes of Experia, Furukawa and Boingo Wireless. Sources say: "1l1e teams key strengtlr is its broad telecoms expertise." KEY lndivlduals IP expert Marcela Waksman Ejnisman (see p.422) earns warm praise from clients in Lnis area: "She is an efficient and business-minded problem solver." Velrano Advogados See proflle on p.536 THE FJRM This firm provides the gamut of services to telecoms and IT clients, induding contracts, labour, litigation, public bidding and regulatory requirements. It advises a variety of service providers, induding key players in fixed and mobile phone operation, multimedia com munication, network infrastructure and satel lite broadcasting. Sourccs say: "71 e team has a thorough knowledge of the market and is always available and close to clients." KEY INDIVJDUA.LS Robson Goulart Barreto brings a wealth of corporate and projects know how to the team and earns strong praise 355

11 Leading Law Firms Brazil PEREIRA NETO I MACEDO ADVOGADOS FIRM OVERVIEW Managing Partner: Ricardo Ferreira de Macedo Senior Partners: Edmur de Andrade Nunes Pereira Neto, Erasmo Valladão Azevedo e Novaes França Partners: Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto, Ricardo Ferreira de Macedo, Paulo de Lorenzo Messina, Rafael Barreto de Aguiar Novaes França, Mônica Arruda de Toledo Piza, Renata Borges La Guardia, Paulo Leonardo Casagrande, Ronaldo Lemos Number of partners: 10 Number of other lawyers: 22 THE FIRM: Pereira Neto I Macedo Advogados is formed of highly qualified professionals dedicated to the provision o f innovative and creative solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients, based in modero facilities in the cities of São Paulo and Brasil ia. The firm has a unique manner o f offering comprehensive advice by exploring the various areas of law that affect business activities, duc to the experience o f its partners aud key associates who have previously worked in higbly qualified Brazilian and global law firms, national and multinational corporations, investment banks and govenuncnt agencies. Moreover, it is able to provide superior service due to higher proportion o f partners and senior assoei ates in the team in comparison to other Brazilian firms. MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE: Antitrust: Pereira Neto I Macedo has been active in a number ofhigh profile cases involving mergers, cartels and unilateral practices, obtaining very positive results from its clients with an innovative and strategic approach. The firm is particularly known for being capable of aclúevi.ng groundbreaking negotiated solutions in complex cases involving both mergers and alleged anticompetitive practices. Corporate & M&A: Pereira Neto I Macedo has been involved in many important corporate transactions involving public and private corporations (including family-owned businesses). The firm assists companies, institutional investors and financiai advisers to develop and implement such transactions, and its assistance includes the gamut from negotiation and structuri.ng o f the deal to interface with regulatory and compelition authorities. Regulation & Public Law: The fum has becn working on a varicty of irnportant ma tters involving public law issues, cspecially in rclation to i.ufrastructure projects, wi.th e>.:tensive experience on administrative contracts, concessions and public-private part.nerships, environmentallicensing and urban planning law. The firrn has becn specially active in regulatory issues in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, biofuels, railways, roads, port~. payment cards and water services. Moreover, it has assisted clients in complex public bids involving large projects such as new roads, monorails and radio frequencies for mobile telephones. LATIN AMERICA OFFICES BRAZIL R das Olimpíadas 100, 6 Andar, Vila Olimpia, São Paulo/SP, CEP Tel: Fax: SAS Quadra 3 - Bloco C andar Sls a 12, BrasíliaiDF, CEP Tel: Fax: Website: Litigation: Pereira Neto I Macedo has a specialised team for civil and commerciallitigation and arbitration, with ex1:ensive experience in cases involving corporate and business matters, as well as regula toqr issues, consumer claims and civil liability. lnsolvency: Pereira Neto I Macedo advises both creditors and companies undergoing reorganisations. In addition, the team has actively parlicipated on debt renegotiations, seeking amicable solutions to benefit ali parties involved. Labour: The firm has extensive experience on judicial and administrative litigation related to public lawsuits, occupational accidents and labour suits. In addition, it evaluates possible consequences of employment and pension issues in complcx transactions Media & lntellectual Property: Pereira Neto I Macedo provides comprehensive legal service in the areas of media, internet, technology aud intellectual property, assisting clients with issues such as collective management of intellectual property righ t~, patent and internet litigation, start-ups, ticensing and rights clearing, privacy and data security. Tax: Pereira Neto I Macedo has a specialised department that deals with tax issues at both the administra tive and judicial leveis. The team structures efficient alternatives from a tax standpoint to facilita te business transactions. In addition, the firm advises clients with compliance issues and the analysis of tax contingencies. CLIENTS Leading Brazilian and multinational corporations in the field o f telecomnmnications, biofuels (ethanol), transportation, construction and engineering, payment cards, petrochemicals, cement, steel, energy, health services, consumer goods, among others. Moreover, the firm h as significant experience in assisting trade associations, government agencies, state-owned companies and multilateral organisations. 513