Araújo e Policastro Advogados‘ corporate department helps clients of all sizes navigate complex issues in the context of domestic and cross-border transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and incorporations. A member of Nextlaw Global referral network, the firm is seen with great regularity advising on the Brazilian law aspects of global deals. In addition to its strong transactional capabilities, the group is also routinely engaged in corporate law matters, related disputes and succession planning issues. Founding partner Theodoro Araújo has a strong track record in corporate deals involving multiple jurisdictions; he oversees the practice alongside Camila Araújo, who is skilled in M&A and joint ventures involving the infrastructure and energy segments. Clients from the automotive sector turn to Tania Mara Ferreira for advice on M&A and contractual matters. Other key individuals include Fernanda Pereira Leite, a reference for foreign clients doing business in Brazil, and Bárbara Dos Santos Moreira, who focuses on non-transactional matters.

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  • 'Quality service and strategic vision. Theodoro Araújo and Camila Araújo are recommended.'

Key clients

  • Alcoa Corporation / Alcoa Alumínio
  • Amphenol Corporation
  • Becht Engineering
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Dover
  • GS Global Corporation
  • Meritor
  • Metalsa
  • Penumbra

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Theodoro Araújo, Camila Araújo