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Gláucia Mara Coelho

Gláucia Mara Coelho

Work Department

Litigation, Arbitration And Dispute Resolution, Crisis Management, Corporate, Financial Services, Retail And Consumer, Corporate Litigation, Arbitration and Consumer Relations

Position

Partner

Career

Expert in the prevention and settlement of conflicts before the Brazilian Judiciary and public agencies (Securities Exchange Commission - CVM, Central Bank of Brazil - BACEN, Appeal Council of the National Financial System, among others). A PhD and Professor of Civil Procedural Law, Gláucia has extensive experience in very diverse types of legal disputes (including before the Brazilian Superior Courts), especially strategic claims involving high impact for companies. She also advises on matters of consumer law and product liability, assisting clients in negotiations with Brazilian authorities and representing their interests in class actions filed by the Public Prosecutor and other legitimate agencies (including for the execution of Conduct Adjustment Settlement). Offers in-company courses with emphasis on the reduction of claims and the improvement of internal case management. Her practice encompasses financial restructuring and bankruptcy scenarios, working for relevant creditors or potential investors interested in the acquisition of assets of companies in financial distress. Has substantial experience in the areas of retail, services, electronics, banking and pharmaceutical.

Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP) International Bar Association (IBA) Brazilian Institute of Procedural Law (IBDP) Center for Advanced Studies in Civil Procedure (CEAPRO) – (member of the Board since 2014)

Education

Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (Doctorate in Civil Procedural Law, 2013) Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil (Specialist from the Advanced Training Program, 2009) Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (Master’s degree in Civil Procedural Law, 2007) Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil (Lato Sensu Specialist in Civil Procedural Law, 2002) Academic Merit: Laureate with the academic excellence merit by the Universidade de São Paulo, 2000 Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (Bachelor of Laws, 1999)

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