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Move reinforces the firm’s strategic focus on wealth and succession planning, with a strong private client offering São Paulo, March 31, 2026 – Madrona Advogados announces the appointment of João Guizardi as a new partner, reflecting his track record and contributions to the growth of the firm’s Wealth Planning practice and expanding the firm’s capabilities in complex wealth, succession, and high-end family law matters.   With solid experience in civil law, with a focus on family and succession matters, João Guizardi has led Madrona Advogados’ Wealth Planning practice for the past three years, combining technical sophistication, strategic insight, and a thoughtful approach to matters that are critical to individuals, entrepreneurial families, and family offices. His practice is focused on designing legal structures aimed at protecting assets, mitigating risk, preventing disputes, and preserving legacy.   The practice has been recognized by leading national and international legal rankings, including Chambers High Net Worth, Leaders League, Análise Advocacia, and the Brazil’s Leading Lawyers Awards.   Throughout his career, Guizardi has advised on strategic projects involving wealth and succession structuring, as well as led complex disputes and sensitive matters, including probate proceedings, divorces, changes to marital property regimes, and family-related conflicts. He also has experience in wealth and corporate reorganizations, negotiation of family and shareholder arrangements, and the drafting of planning instruments, including wills, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, stable union agreements, and advance directives.   “João’s work is defined by technical excellence and the ability to handle highly sensitive matters with care, strategy, and genuine empathy for clients’ needs. His promotion to partner recognizes his trajectory and reinforces our commitment to further expanding our Wealth Planning practice, which has become increasingly relevant to our clients,” said Danilo Mininel, CEO of Madrona Advogados.   “Becoming a partner is an opportunity to continue supporting our clients and their families in building safe, sophisticated, and tailored legal solutions focused on preserving wealth, mitigating risk, and navigating sensitive decisions,” said João Guizardi.   Guizardi holds a postgraduate degree in Wealth and Succession Planning from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedure from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP). He holds an LL.B. from Toledo Prudente Centro Universitário and is a member of the Family and Succession Law Committee of the Brazilian Institute of Wealth Planning (IBRAPP). With this appointment, Madrona Advogados further strengthens its Wealth Planning practice and expands its capacity to advise clients on complex wealth and succession matters, reaffirming its commitment to technical excellence, strategic vision, and value creation.   About Madrona Advogados Madrona Advogados is a full-service firm that combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, seamless approach to delivering precise solutions for complex matters. The firm has 49 partners and approximately 400 professionals across a wide range of legal practices and administrative functions. Recently, the firm announced a partnership with Coelho & Dalle, with offices in Recife, Fortaleza, and São Paulo, expanding Madrona’s presence in these locations. Madrona also welcomed Roberto Salles as a partner to strengthen its tax practice. According to TTR Brasil’s 2025 annual report, the firm is among the 10 most active practices in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Madrona also has strong national recognition in areas such as Capital Markets, Public Law and Infrastructure, Civil Litigation and Arbitration, Tax, and several other practices within its nationwide full-service positioning. In recent years, the firm has been recognized by legal publications and directories including Chambers Brazil (Elite in M&A), Chambers Global, The Legal 500, LL250, LACCA Approved, Leaders League, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal, Análise Advocacia 500, Análise Advocacia, and Análise Mulher.

Luis Felipe Baptista Luz transitions from executive leadership to Chairman of the Board; transition to be completed in July b/luz has announced a change in its executive leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, Fernando Bousso will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Luis Felipe Baptista Luz will transition to Chairman of the Board. The transition will begin to be communicated to the market on March 31 and will take place over the coming months, with completion expected in July. According to the firm, the process has been carefully structured to ensure operational continuity and strategic alignment throughout the transition. This succession marks a new chapter for b/luz, which has been led by Luis Felipe for more than two decades. The change also reflects an advancement in the firm’s governance structure. With a well-established track record within the firm, Fernando Bousso steps into the role with responsibility for leading operations and guiding the next phase of growth. “I take on the role of CEO with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the continuity of the project built over more than two decades. Our focus is to build on this foundation and lead the next cycle of development with consistency and a long-term perspective,” said Bousso. Under the new structure, Luis Felipe Baptista Luz will take on a more strategic role, contributing to institutional decisions and the firm’s long-term direction. “b/luz is evolving institutionally to support its next phase of development, with an even stronger governance structure,” said the founder. Founded more than 20 years ago, b/luz positions itself as a firm that integrates legal expertise, business insight, and the use of technology and data, serving companies operating in complex regulatory environments. According to the firm, the transition does not change its operating model or client relationships, maintaining a focus on technical excellence, close client engagement, and a strategic approach. The new structure reinforces b/luz’s positioning as an organization driven by governance and long-term planning, in a context of increasing regulatory complexity and business transformation. “We are entering a new cycle, committed to advancing b/luz while maintaining the consistency of what has been built so far and expanding our ability to anticipate market transformations,” added Fernando Bousso. b/luz anuncia Fernando Bousso como novo CEO  Luis Felipe Baptista Luz deixa a liderança executiva e assume a presidência do conselho; mudança será concluída em julho O escritório b/luz anunciou uma mudança em sua liderança executiva. A partir de 1º de julho de 2026, Fernando Bousso assume oficialmente como CEO, enquanto o, Luis Felipe Baptista Luz, passa a atuar como presidente do conselho. A transição começa a ser comunicada ao mercado em 31 de março e será conduzida ao longo dos próximos meses, com conclusão prevista para julho. Segundo o escritório, o processo foi estruturado para garantir continuidade na operação e alinhamento estratégico durante a mudança. A sucessão marca um novo momento para o b/luz, que por mais de duas décadas teve Luis Felipe à frente da liderança executiva. A reorganização também representa um avanço na estrutura de governança da banca. Com trajetória consolidada dentro do escritório, Fernando Bousso assume o comando com a responsabilidade de liderar a operação e conduzir o próximo ciclo de crescimento. “Assumo a posição de CEO com senso de responsabilidade e compromisso com a continuidade do projeto construído ao longo de mais de duas décadas. Nosso foco é dar sequência a esse trabalho e conduzir o próximo ciclo de desenvolvimento com consistência e visão de longo prazo”, afirma Bousso. Na nova estrutura, Luis Felipe Baptista Luz passa a atuar de forma mais estratégica, participando das decisões institucionais e do direcionamento de longo prazo do escritório. “O b/luz evolui institucionalmente para sustentar seu próximo ciclo de desenvolvimento, com uma estrutura de governança ainda mais sólida”, diz o fundador. Fundado há mais de 20 anos, o b/luz se posiciona como um escritório que integra prática jurídica, visão empresarial e uso de tecnologia e dados, atendendo empresas em contextos regulatórios complexos. De acordo com o escritório, a mudança não altera o modelo de atuação nem o relacionamento com clientes, mantendo o foco em excelência técnica, proximidade e abordagem estratégica. A nova configuração reforça o posicionamento do b/luz como uma organização orientada por governança e planejamento de longo prazo, em um cenário de crescente complexidade regulatória e transformação dos negócios. “Entramos em um novo ciclo, com o compromisso de evoluir o b/luz mantendo a consistência do projeto construído até aqui e ampliando nossa capacidade de antecipar as transformações do mercado”, afirma Fernando Bousso.

Oceana Metals Limited (ASX: OCN) ("Oceana") entered into a binding agreement with private vendors to acquire 100% of the shares in the private company ("Target") which is the holder of the mineral rights comprised by the Serra Negra rare earths and niobium Project in Minas Gerais State, Brazil (the "Acquisition"). Under the Acquisition, Oceana will pay total upfront and deferred consideration of up to US$10.3 million, comprising: (a) US$2.95 million in cash and 20,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Oceana (approximately US$5.0 million at a deemed issue price of A$0.36 per share) on completion; and (b) deferred Milestone Payments of up to US$2.25 million (US$750,000 upon announcing an initial JORC mineral resource, and US$1.5 million upon announcing a JORC resource of at least 100Mt at 4% TREO or equivalent). The vendors will also be granted a 2.5% net smelter royalty on all payable commodities extracted from the permits (excluding iron ore). Completion of the Acquisition remains subject to customary conditions precedent. Veirano Advogados acted as Brazilian legal counsel to Oceana Metals on the Acquisition, providing advice on all aspects of the transaction from a Brazilian law perspective, including structuring the Transaction, reviewing corporate and regulatory requirements, and coordinating with foreign counsel to ensure an efficient and integrated cross-border signing. Hamilton Locke acted as Australian legal counsel on the Acquisition.

The move will help expand their joint national presence, strengthening their full‑service capabilities in high‑complexity transactions and disputes.   São Paulo, March 23, 2026 – Madrona Advogados and Coelho & Dalle announce this Monday (03/23) a strategic alliance, under which Coelho & Dalle will operate under the “Madrona Advogados” brand, from São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, and Recife. This move follows the successful association with Fialho Salles in 2023.   The initiative will reinforce full‑service legal counsel for domestic and international clients in high‑complexity strategic transactions and disputes, as well as strengthen their practice areas and industry capabilities. In addition, the alliance will bring them both closer to their clients while preserving regional characteristics, maintaining local presence and the relationships built in each market. Clients will benefit from complementary expertise and more robust practice areas, while retaining agile, business‑oriented strategic service.   In recent years, Madrona Advogados has been consolidating its governance structure, focusing on efficiency and raising delivery standards for clients, combining seamless, straightforward interactions with clients and partners, with high performance and close, excellence‑driven service. Today, the alliance brings together 44 partners and 131 associates, distributed across more than 20 practices.   Coelho & Dalle Advogados also provides full‑service legal counsel, with a team of 89 professionals — including four partners and 66 technical staff — working across the main areas of law. Over the years, it has stood out for its performance grounded in technical rigor, responsiveness, and detailed understanding of each client’s business, both in the Northeast, where it began, and from its São Paulo office, which expanded its operations in 2014.   “This closer relationship between the teams was built over roughly a year of conversations and joint work. It was a process that gradually strengthened the trust among all of us. We also identified a strong alignment in values and culture regarding the practice of law, client service with technical excellence, and caring for our people and our social responsibility,” says Danilo Mininel, CEO of Madrona Advogados.   For Coelho & Dalle, the alliance represents an important step in its institutional trajectory. “The association with Madrona Advogados increases our competitive capacity and strengthens our work in significant business matters and disputes in the legal market, while absorbing consolidated learning, know‑how, and credibility. We expect not only to accelerate the strategic objectives the firm had already been pursuing, but also to expand our national recognition,” says partner Eduardo Coelho.   About Madrona Advogados Madrona Advogados is a full-service legal practice recognized for combining excellence with agility to deliver precise and effective solutions for complex projects, with 44 partners and nearly 300 professionals specialized across administrative law and a wide range of practice areas. According to TTR Brasil’s 2024 Annual Report, Madrona Advogados ranks among Brazil’s top ten practices in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Over the years, it has been consistently recognized by leading international legal directories and publications, including Chambers Brazil (Elite in M&A), Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250 (LL250), LACCA Approved, Leaders League, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal, Análise Advocacia 500, Análise Advocacia, and Mulher.   About Coelho & Dalle Founded in 2007, with a solid trajectory in the legal market of the Brazilian Northeast, Coelho & Dalle is a full‑service law firm that works closely and strategically with its clients, seeking to deeply understand each matter to build consistent and effective legal solutions. The firm combines rigorous technical analysis with direct and individualized case handling, prioritizing long‑term relationships and an approach focused on solving complex problems with clarity and efficiency. With offices in Recife, São Paulo, and Fortaleza, it is ranked by Great Place to Work – GPTW and by legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, ITR World Tax, LACCA Approved, and Leaders League.   Press contact  InPress Porter Novelli   Juliano Wladimir Capato +55 11 99260-5446 [email protected]   Alexandre Carvalho +55 11 99329-0909 [email protected]