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KLA Advogados Offices
AV. BRIGADEIRO FARIA LIMA 1355
18º ANDAR
CEP 01452-002 SÃO PAULO, SP
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KLA Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Brazil > Corporate and M&A: Mid-market Tier 1
The ‘technical and business-oriented’ team at KLA Advogados continues to advise middle-market clients on the full slate of corporate transactions and shareholder issues. Acquisitions, incorporations, joint ventures and private equity investments are key areas of activity for the group, which stands out for its broad industry coverage that spans the technology, food and beverages, telecoms, infrastructure, education, energy, real estate and media sectors. Singled out for her experience in the technology, telecoms and life sciences segments, Karin Alvo has strong credentials in strategic M&A, private equity and venture capital deals. Mariana Cortez, a go-to for clients from the worlds of education and real estate, is an ‘excellent negotiator’, while Melissa Kanô, who heads up the Asian Desk, is recurrently sought out by companies from the advertising and energy spaces. Other individuals to note for corporate matters and M&A transactions include Alessandra Höhne and Luiz Filipe Aranha. Praised by clients for her ‘proficiency, attention, agility, timeliness and client service’, Patrícia Braga leads on cross-border M&A, PE and VC deals for US and German clients. Mário Fioratti works on complex technology and real estate-related transactions, while associate André Maruch maintains a broad practice in corporate and securities law, investment funds and foreign investment.Practice head(s):
Karin Alvo; Mariana Cortez; Melissa Kanô; Alessandra Hohne; Luiz Filipe Aranha
Testimonials
‘The technical security they pass on to their clients is a differentiator.’
‘Luiz Filipe Aranha is recommended.’
‘Karin Alvo stands out.’
‘The firm provides high quality services. In particular, I highlight the proficiency in M&A transactions, agility and care in meeting the needs of the client.’
‘Patricia Braga: the lawyer stands out in her proficiency, attention, agility, timeliness and client service.’
‘I worked with the KLA team on a few transactions over the last few years. It is a technical and business-oriented team. Lawyers manage to be quick in meeting demands and thorough in discussions and negotiations. They are proactive and available.’
‘Mariana Cortez is a great lawyer, navigates real estate and corporate matters well, in addition to being an excellent negotiator. Does not lose focus on minor issues and has a great feel for client priorities.’
‘Mario Fioratti is a young and brilliant lawyer, he manages to simplify the most complex issues, and has a great knowledge of the matters in which he works.’
Key clients
Suzano
Boston Scientific Corporation
QMC Towers Infrastructure
General Mills / Yoplait
Hughes/EchoStar satellite
Lear Corporation
Ecogen Brasil Soluções Energéticas (Mitsui Group)
Bain Company
Omnicom Group
Mars
Helexia
Deutsche Bahn
GPA
Ânima Educação
Bresco
CorpServices Group
Kaszek Ventures
Reclame Aqui
XP/Vision One
Cerpo Group Eye Care
UOL
PagSeguro
Capital Lab Ventures
Line Express Logistics
Peninsula Investments
Brazil > Real estate Tier 2
The ‘cohesive and integrated‘ real estate team at KLA Advogados is particularly active in high-profile rural and urban development and acquisition projects, acting for a mix of investment funds, hospitality companies, corporate leaseholders and investors. A reference in the market, Pedro Cortez brings more than 45 years of experience in the real estate space to the table. The ‘extremely detail-oriented’ Tomaz Matheus advises on the structuring of several real estate projects, including logistic parks and hotels, and on the negotiation of lease agreements. Rodrigo Pontes handles a variety of non-contentious matters, such as property title regularisation, and acquisition of rural and urban properties, and the ‘extremely competent’ Mariana Cortez provides ‘innovative solutions’ in the context of real estate transactions. Clients also consider senior associate Carla Fernandes a ‘mature professional with a lot of technical knowledge’.Practice head(s):
Pedro Cortez; Tomaz Matheus; Mariana Cortez; Rodrigo Pontes
Testimonials
‘The firm has a full-service structure, which helps a lot in real estate negotiations that often require opinions other than real estate. The partners demonstrate immediate availability to help and have excellent technical and practical knowledge of the issues presented. The fact that they work with several clients brings an innovative view of the topics covered.’
‘Mariana Cortez, an extremely competent lawyer committed to the deal, has a broad vision of the business, an excellent posture in negotiations and innovative solutions to the impasses presented.’
‘KLA is a firm that values the quality of its professionals and the depth of its work. It is formed by a cohesive and integrated team. This rapport and ability to coordinate several teams in a given subject is a highlight in the market.’
‘Tomaz Matheus is extremely detail-oriented professional, with a broad view of matters, technically impeccable and always ready to think of creative solutions.’
‘Carla Fernandes is a mature professional, with a lot of technical knowledge. Her professional growth in recent years has been remarkable.’
‘Rodrigo Pontes – clear and effective communication; strategic thinking; problem-solving skills.’
Key clients
Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição (Pão de Açúcar e Extra)
Suzano
Nuveen Natural Capital (Westchester)
BTG Pactual
Vila 11
Goodstorage
Sendas Distribuidora (Assaí Atacadista)
CSHG – Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
Hotelaria Accor
Management Peninsula
Supernova Capital
Fundação Itaipú Brasil – FIBRA
UNACORP
BKO Incorporadora
Ânima Educação
Paes & Gregori
General Mills
Freudenberg
Enforce Gestão de Ativos
Halna Comércio e Empreendimentos
F. Reis Administração de Imóveis
General Mills
QMC Telecom
Luan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Work highlights
- Advised GPA (Pão de Açúcar and Assaí) on negotiation of sale and leaseback transaction with GIC Investment Singapore regarding the sale of 17 Pão de Açúcar properties and their leaseback to Assaí.
- Assisting Sendas Distribuidora in the acquisition of 10 properties.
- Assisting Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição in the negotiation and due diligence for the leases of several properties for the opening of a new store.
Tax > Customs Tier 2
Brazil > Wealth and succession planning Tier 2
High-net-worth individuals and their family businesses turn to KLA Advogados for assistance with wealth management, estate planning and family law matters. The practice is led by Fernando Koury Lopes, who is often retained in mandates involving the management, protection and passing of family wealth, as well as family governance issues and international estate planning. The ‘excellent‘ Vera Cardoso de Almeida is a key contact for inheritance disputes, cross-border investment structures, and trust law issues. Highlighted for her ‘excellent practical and theoretical vision‘, Carolina Ducci manages a busy family law practice, often advising on prenuptial agreements, divorces, child support matters and probate proceedings.Practice head(s):
Fernando Koury Lopes
Testimonials
‘KLA has an asset management and succession team that stands out for its great quality and dedication.’
‘Vera Cardoso de Almeida is excellent.’
‘Fernando Koury is always very attentive, knowledgeable and competent in the areas in which he works. Vera Helena Cardoso is Koury’s right hand.’
‘The firm has assembled a strong family and succession team, which is adept in international matters.’
‘Carolina Ducci, lawyer with extensive experience in family and succession law, has an excellent practical and theoretical vision. She knows how to deal with all types of family office clients.’
‘Vera Cardoso has an excellent command of complex international structures and a practical vision that greatly facilitates the structuring of operations.’
Tax > Tax advisory Tier 3
KLA Advogados has a strong group of ‘very experienced professionals, with in-depth knowledge’ of tax law. Commended for its expertise in direct and indirect tax, including litigation and advisory matters, the group is well versed in federal, state and municipal taxes, and related areas, such as social security contributions. With considerable experience in income tax and international taxation, co-founder Henrique Lopes provides advisory and administrative litigation support to a variety of corporate clients. Victor Polizelli is a key contact for tax consultancy matters, including corporate taxes, international taxation and transfer pricing. The ‘extremely capable and calm’ José Flávio Pacheco handles customs and indirect issues with ‘intelligence and strategic reasoning’. Felipe Omori is strong in judicial litigation.Practice head(s):
Henrique Lopes
Testimonials
‘It is a differentiated firm from the point of view of being always close to clients, and proactively presenting alternatives.’
‘José Flávio Pacheco – partner responsible for the indirect taxes area – is an extremely capable and calm person, with intelligence and strategic reasoning; Felipe Omori – lawyer responsible for the judicial litigation area – is technical and direct.’
‘Availability and technical capacity to provide the necessary support to the client.’
‘Very experienced professionals, with in-depth knowledge of the subject and super available to clients.’
‘The service is very effective and the firm has helped the company in various indirect and direct tax matters, and litigation.’
‘Highly qualified lawyers, availability of partners, prompt service and good solutions presented. Over the last few years, KLA has provided us with great support in tax litigation.’
‘Henrique Lopes – high availability, in-depth knowledge, good solutions presented in all areas of tax.’
‘Very experienced professionals, with in-depth knowledge of the subject and extremely available to clients.’
Key clients
DirectTV Group/ Sky
Abbott
General Mills
Freudenberg Group
Lear Corp.
European Energy and Nordic Power Partners
Avaya
Mercado Livre
The Kraft Heinz Company
Newell Brands
Cinemark
Boston Scientific
IAC Group
Aliança Navegação e Logística
Adler Pelzer
Guardian Industries
Imovelweb Comunicação
Bloomin’ Brands
AbbVie Farmacêutica
Allergan Produtos Farmacêuticos
Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo Corretora de Valores
Shiseido do Brasil
Shoulder
Hewlett-Packard Brasil
Cielo
PromonLogicalis Tecnologia e Participações
DoTerra Cosméticos Brasil
ByteDance Brasil Tecnologia.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Tier 3
International and local clients, including companies from the energy, technology, banking and entertainment sectors, seek KLA Advogados' assistance in a range of privacy and data protection matters. The 'highly technical and available' firm is adept at advising on the implementation of LGPD compliance programmes, risk assessments and data transfers. Data breaches, both from a consulting and litigation perspective, are another key area of strength for the practice, which is led by the 'very technical, available and up-to-date' Ana Carolina Cesar.Practice head(s):
Ana Carolina Cesar
Testimonials
‘KLA is a highly technical and available firm.’
‘Ana Carolina Cesar is very technical, available and up-to-date. Her knowledge of data protection, IP, media and digital law make her a truly distinguished professional.’
‘KLA is an excellent firm that stands out for its personalised service. It has excellent professionals who are always available to meet demands.’
Key clients
Bain & Company Brazil
Boston Scientific do Brasil
DXC Technology
QMC Telecom
Flextronics do Brasil
Procter & Gamble
Change.org
Five9
Druid Creative Gaming Company
CrossKnowledge/Wiley
Stryker
Mentor Media
Corbion NV
Shoulder Indústria e Comércio
Lear Corporation
Gut Agency
Mertech Data Systems
Ânima
TBWA
Work highlights
- Assisting Bain & Company in the implementation of its data protection compliance programme.
- Advising Ânima Educação on the creation of a joint venture with Vivo to provide educational services through a digital platform, involving cybersecurity requirements and data protection.
- Advising Five9 on regulatory aspects involving digital services, technology information, internet rights, and data protection.
Brazil > White-collar crime and investigations Tier 3
Anti-corruption, money laundering, tax evasion, cyber, antitrust and environmental crimes are all areas of focus for the ‘highly qualified’ white-collar practice at KLA Advogados, which combines expertise in criminal matters with strong corporate law capabilities. Corporate clients from the construction, infrastructure, education, TMT and pharmaceuticals sectors regularly seek the team’s advice on highly sensitive matters, including instances before the superior courts. Senior associate Juliane Mendonça is a name to note in the team. Former practice head Filipe Magliarelli left the firm in January 2024.Testimonials
‘Technical knowledge and service.’
‘Highly qualified team.’
Brazil > Compliance Tier 4
KLA Advogados fields a compliance team of ‘highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge’ of investigations, monitorships, and compliance programmes. Integrity due diligence and risk assessments are other areas of activity for the group, which benefits from close links to the firm’s labour and public law practices. Focused on compliance and antitrust law, Guilherme Person regularly assists with risk assessments and enforcement actions. Former practice head Filipe Magliarelli left the firm in January 2024.Testimonials
‘The elements that distinguish the team are the people, collaboration and knowledge. They are highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge of the topics.’
‘Guilherme Person was the person I worked with the most on the Compliance project. What distinguishes him from competitors is his availability, sense of urgency, commitment, and willingness to answer any questions.’
Brazil > Environment Tier 4
Showcasing extensive experience in contaminated sites, protected areas and environmental licensing, KLA Advogados has a loyal client base of companies from the agribusiness and biofuels sector, which regularly turn to the team for assistance in land use restrictions and due diligence of rural properties. Climate litigation, carbon credits and ESG matters are growing areas of activity for the department, which is led by Leticia Marques. Practice head Marques handles a variety of environmental matters, ranging from licensing issues to administrative proceedings.Practice head(s):
Leticia Yumi Marques
Testimonials
‘Letícia Yumi Marques has deep knowledge in the environmental area and acts collectively, bringing together partners and the client’s interests for an integrated solution.’
‘The office is agile and attentive to the needs of clients and partners. It acts responsibly.’
Tax > Tax litigation Tier 4
Brazil > TMT: Media Tier 4
The media team at KLA Advogados is retained by leading advertisers, artists, gaming and technology companies operating in Brazil. The practice, which demonstrates a strong transactional profile, offers 'extensive expertise' in tax, commercial and promotional marketing matters. Melissa Kanô, an expert in advertising law, leads the industry-focused group. Associate Ana Carolina Cesar handles a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious matters in the technology and entertainment spaces. Vanessa Pirró and Caio Aragão left the firm in February 2022.Practice head(s):
Melissa Kanô
Testimonials
‘Extensive expertise in all legal fields. The firm showcases exemplary ethical conduct, punctuality, and synergy with regards to strategic partnerships. It has an international reputation.’
Key clients
Gut Agency
Omnicom Group
Wieden + Kennedy
E-vino
Open English
Quinto Andar
Integer / Outpromo
Hubla Tecnologia
Druid Creative Gaming
Brazil > TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business Tier 4
The technology practice at KLA Advogados combines IP, transactional and regulatory expertise, and is well positioned to advise start-ups, established tech companies and investment funds on a host of mandates. Web3, NFTs and AI-related matters are key areas of growth for the department, which is chaired by Karin Alvo, a corporate and M&A lawyer devoted to the tech, telecoms and life sciences sectors. Senior associate Ana Carolina Cesar focuses on transactions in the technology space. Vanessa Pirró left the firm in March 2022.Practice head(s):
Karin Alvo
Testimonials
‘The team is led by Karin Alvo. She demonstrates a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and experience in transactions. We always felt supported and cared for and our transaction went smoothly. I would highly recommend KLA Advogados and the team we worked with.’
‘Karin Alvo is a high-calibre professional dedicated to her clients and their needs.’
‘A firm where the partners are directly involved at critical points alongside a good team that delivers on all conventional needs. Flexible and available for meetings involving third parties.‘
Key clients
Web3Dev
Quinto Andar
Ânima Educação
Gut Agency
Five9
Flextronics Brazil
Bain & Company
Boston Scientific do Brasil
CrossKnowledge/ Wiley
BlastRadius
Mertech Data Systems
Hubla Technology
Procter & Gamble
Yô Clube de Casas
Navent
QMC Telecom
Zoho
Druid Creative Gaming
TBWA
Vixtra Tecnologia e Serviços Financeiros
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 5
Turned to for its capabilities in civil procedure and commercial litigation, KLA Advogados is a key port of call for clients operating in the real estate, energy, automotive, insurance, media and pharmaceutical sectors. The ‘well-prepared and always available‘ group is under the leadership of Tiago Cortez, who specialises in complex litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution; he ‘stands out for his strategic vision of cases and argumentative skills‘. Taisa Oliveira is noted for her capabilities in real estate and contractual litigation, as well as court-supervised reorganisations, while construction litigation is a core specialism for Flávia Alterio.Practice head(s):
Tiago Cortez
Testimonials
‘The firm has a very senior team, with great knowledge of civil law and civil procedure.’
‘Taisa Oliveira is an exceptional lawyer, very diligent, proactive and with great expertise in the area of civil litigation. Tiago Cortez also stands out for his strategic vision of cases and argumentative skills.’
‘KLA’s litigation team is well prepared and always available. They are also technical and very sharp. Tiago Cortez leads the team alongside Flavia Alterio and Taisa Oliveira.’
‘Extremely competent professionals.’
Key clients
Cia Brasileira de Distribuição
DXC Technology
Riachuelo
Lear do Brasil
TivitTerceirizacao de Processos, Servicos E Tecnologia
General Mills Brasil
Bresco Investimentos
Tegra Incorporadora
Iguá Saneamento
Hughes Telecomunicações do Brasil
Radar Propriedades Agrícolas
Gut Agência de Publicidade
Sibra Empreendimentos
Dragmor Spolka Z Pgranczona Odpowiedzialnoscia
Dragmor Brasil Empreendimentos
Mead Johnson do Brasil Comércio e Importação de Produtos de Nutrição
Electrolux do Brasil
Brazil > Labour and employment Tier 5
The ‘competent and helpful professionals‘ at KLA Advogados bring together expertise in labour litigation, due diligence, internal training and compliance. The firm is adept at handling collective and individual claims, and also showcases strength in collective bargaining. Paulo Chubba and Bruna De Cesare are both well versed in restructuring projects and collective bargaining agreements. Since publication, former practice head Alexandre Pessoa has left the firm, effective as of January 2024.Testimonials
‘Very competent and helpful professionals.’
‘Agility in the answers and the guidelines are complete and clear. Each subject is quickly directed to the specialist on the subject and even if the subject depends on the elaboration of a document by them, the return is brief.’
‘Bruna De Cesare is singled out for her knowledge, clear and objective information.’
‘Services are provided with excellence. The professionals are always up to date and the response is always quick and efficient.’
‘Professionals with high-level technical capacity, personalised and agile service, willingness and openness to define the best strategies for each situation. They seek to meet and understand the needs of the client, overcoming challenges to achieve the proposed objectives.’
Key clients
Kellogg
DXC Technologies
Boston Scientific
Grupo ABC
Freudenberg
Bain & Company
Polyone (Avient)
Vopak
Velcro
Neobpo
Newell Brands
Stryker
Tivit
Open English
Roeslein
Kuka Systems
Cadam
Ecogen (Grupo Mitsui)
Japan House
Fast Key Agency
Kobre & Kim
Vistex
Stauff
Embraed
Valoreo
Mezzo
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Tier 7
Commercial and civil disputes involving corporate, IP, insurance, construction and real estate issues populate KLA Advogados‘ arbitration caseload. Led by Tiago Cortez, a dispute resolution and antitrust partner, the group is called upon by clients from an array of industries, including food and beverages, telecoms and pharmaceuticals. Recently promoted partners Flávia Alterio, who specialises in contractual and construction disputes, and Taisa Oliveira, who is proficient in real estate and commercial cases, are the other names to note.Practice head(s):
Tiago Cortez; Flávia Alterio; Taísa Oliveira
Key clients
Iguá
Agreste Saneamento
KLA Advogados > Firm Profile
KLA is a young and dynamic full-service law firm, established in 2002. What makes the firm different and places it among the most modern law firms in Brazil is its way of applying legal knowledge to the business of its clients. The firm works not only with transactional and complex operations, but also dedicates the same effort to daily matters, offering full time support. It aims to understand the business of the clients and respond with the necessary agility, clarity in communications and practicality. The firm tries constantly to anticipate relevant trends and novelties, aggregating value to its legal services.
The partners participate or personally manage all steps of the work and do not distance themselves from the client, since long-lasting relationships are part of the firm’s philosophy. The right professionals are allocated for each work, with the purpose of obtaining the maximum efficiency in the formation of the teams dedicated to each client and matter, assuring effectiveness and cost control. A top level team of motivated professionals is located in its Sao Paulo and Brasilia offices, many with academic and professional experience abroad.
International work: KLA advises and represents a broad range of international clients operating in Brazil and some of the most important Brazilian companies in their local and international dealings and operations. KLA also conducts large scale litigation and arbitration cases.
Clients: KLA’s client basis is essentially international (80% of the clients are multinational corporations) and includes food, automotive, pharmaceutical, insurance, consumer products, entertainment, energy and advertising companies. The firm also represents international private equity funds investing in Brazil. KLA currently represents international clients from more than 40 countries.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust/competition | |||
Capital markets and Banking and finance | |||
Administrative and public | |||
Anticorruption, compliance and investigation | |||
Contracts | |||
Corporate/M&A | |||
Environmental | |||
Insurance and reinsurance | |||
Healthcare/life sciences | |||
Intellectual property | |||
Labor and employment | |||
Media and entertainment | |||
Litigation and dispute resolution | |||
Real estate | |||
Tax | |||
Wealth management | |||
White-collar crime and corporate investigation |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Flávia Alterio | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Ms Karin Alvo | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Luiz Filipe Aranha | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Ms Patrícia Braga | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Paulo Chubba | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Pedro Cortez | Partner at KLA – Koury Lopes Advogados. | View Profile | |
Ms Mariana Cortez | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Tiago Cortez | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Ms Laura Cossi | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mrs Carolina Ducci | Parter at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Mário Fioratti | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Ms Vera Helena Cardoso | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Ms Alessandra Höhne | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Guilherme Ieno | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Ms Melissa Kanô | Partner at KLA – Koury Lopes Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Fernando Koury Lopes | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Roberto Lambauer | Sócio da KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Henrique Lopes | Partner at KLA – Koury Lopes Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Álvaro Lucasechi | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Filipe Magliarelli | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Tomaz Matheus | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Luís Flávio Neto | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mrs Juliana Nunes | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Ms Gianni Nunes | Gianni Nunes leads the Competition/Antitrust practice group at KLA and has been… | View Profile | |
Ms Taísa Oliveira | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Felipe Omori | Partner at KLA Advogados. Felipe’s practice is focused on judicial and administrative… | View Profile | |
Mr José Flávio Pacheco | Sócio da KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Alexandre Pessoa | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Victor Polizelli | Partner at KLA Advogados. | View Profile | |
Mr Rodrigo Pontes | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Ricardo Stuber | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile | |
Mr Bruna de Cesare | Partner at KLA Advogados | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Other fee-earners : 104 Total staff : 195Other
Contacts : 25KLA Advogados > Firm Profile
KLA is a young and dynamic full-service law firm, established in 2002. What makes the firm different and places it among the most modern law firms in Brazil is its way of applying legal knowledge to the business of its clients. The firm works not only with transactional and complex operations, but also dedicates the same effort to daily matters, offering full time support. It aims to understand the business of the clients and respond with the necessary agility, clarity in communications and practicality. The firm tries constantly to anticipate relevant trends and novelties, aggregating value to its legal services.
The partners participate or personally manage all steps of the work and do not distance themselves from the client, since long-lasting relationships are part of the firm’s philosophy. The right professionals are allocated for each work, with the purpose of obtaining the maximum efficiency in the formation of the teams dedicated to each client and matter, assuring effectiveness and cost control. A top level team of motivated professionals is located in its São Paulo and Brasília offices, many with academic and professional experience abroad.
International work: Advises and represents a broad range of international clients operating in Brazil and some of the most important Brazilian companies in their local and international dealings and operations. KLA also conducts large scale litigation and arbitration cases.
Clients: KLA’s client basis is essentially international (80% of the clients are multinational corporations) and includes food, automotive, technology and innovation, infrastructure, education, pharmaceutical, insurance, entertainment, energy and advertising companies. The firm also represents international private equity funds investing in Brazil. KLA currently represents international clients from more than 40 countries.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate and M&A/ Capital Markets | Alessandra Höhne | ahohne@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8185 |
Labor & Employment | Alexandre Pessoa | apessoa@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8174 |
Tax | Álvaro Lucasechi | alucasechi@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8207 |
Wealth Management | Fernando Koury Lopes | fkoury@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8112 |
White Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations | Filipe Magliarelli | fmagliarelli@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8252 |
Antitrust & Competition | Gianni Nunes | gnunes@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8120 |
Telecommunications | Guilherme Ieno | gieno@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8162 |
Tax | Henrique Lopes | hlopes@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8125 |
Tax/ Customs and Foreign Trade | José Flávio Pacheco | jfpacheco@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8201 |
Corporate and M&A | Karin Alvo | kalvo@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8105 |
Tax | Luís Flávio Neto | lflavioneto@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8228 |
Corporate and M&A | Luiz Filipe Aranha | lfaranha@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8238 |
Corporate and M&A | Mariana Cortez | mcortez@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8118 |
Corporate and M&A | Melissa Kanô | mkano@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8145 |
Real Estate | Pedro Cortez | pcortez@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8116 |
Real Estate | Rodrigo Pontes | rpontes@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8179 |
Dispute Resolution/ Antitrust & Competition/ Lifesciences | Tiago Cortez | tcortez@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8208 |
Real Estate | Tomaz Matheus | tmatheus@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8292 |
Tax | Victor Polizelli | vpolizelli@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8144 |
Corporate and M&A | Mario FIoratti | mfioratti@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8237 |
Corporate and M&A | Laura Cossi | lcossi@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8161 |
Corporate and M&A | Patrícia Braga | pbraga@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8195 |
Tax | Felipe Omori | fomori@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8108 |
Tax | Juliana Nunes | jnunes@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8180 |
Dispute resolution | Flávia Altério | fcalterio@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8202 |
Dispute resolution | Taísa Oliveira | toliveira@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8242 |
Wealth Management | Vera Helena Cardoso de Almeida | vhcardoso@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799 8146 |
Labor & Employment | Bruna De Cesare | bdecesare@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8231 |
Wealth Management | Carolina Ducci | cducci@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8131 |
Labor & Employment | Paulo Chubba | pchubba@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8278 |
Public Law | Roberto Lambauer | rlambauer@klalaw.com.br | (+55 11) 3799-8279 |
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