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Rodrigue Devillet Lima is a public law lawyer and co-founder of GFDL Advogados. He is the head of the litigation department and leads all interactions with regulators.

Mr. Devillet Lima advises private and public entities on public law and regulatory issues spanning from securities offerings, banking and payments, AML/KYC compliance, regulatory permits, and real estate zoning and development. He provides creative solutions to bridge the gap between corporate and private initiatives and public law conditions.

He has a strong litigation background and a complete understanding of corporate and administrative law. He is a seasoned litigator and often represents clients in matters such as white-collar crime, bet the company disputes, administrative and regulatory litigation, and international commercial disputes.

He is often engaged by clients to negotiate the acquisition of distressed assets and to represent shareholders in corporate litigation matters with a strategic approach.

Portuguese, French, English

Portuguese Bar Association

ANJAP

Portuguese Blockchain Alliance

Law degree – University of Lisbon (2008)

Master’s degree in Public Procurement and Public Law – Catholic University of Portugal (2010)