FreitasLeite

Managing Partners:Cristiano da Cruz Leite, Humberto de Paula Lima Isaac, Pedro Afonso Gutierrez Avvad, Raul de Paula Leite Filho

Number of partners: 15

Number of other lawyers:50

Languages:English, Portuguese

Freitas Leite, a distinguished law firm with a rich 25-year legacy, specializes in providing expert legal counsel on high-profile matters. The firm takes pride in its multidisciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced professionals, crafting tailored solutions to meet clients' unique needs. With an active presence among major market participants and regulators, Freitas Leite has been an integral part of shaping Brazil's evolving regulatory framework governing the financial and capital markets, earning recognition as an influential and innovative legal force.

Renowned for creating value and its commitment to excellence, Freitas Leite is highly regarded for establishing sustainable relationships and a comprehensive understanding of clients' businesses. Freitas Leite's strategic legal counsel facilitates intricate transactions, opening up new possibilities for clients' success. Every matter entrusted to the firm receives personalized attention from a partner, ensuring utmost dedication and precision in their legal services. The firm's outstanding expertise has garnered well-deserved recognition and prominence in the industry.

Banking/Financial & Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Private Client & Wealth Planning, Tax, Real Estate, Fintech, Litigation, Anticorruption and Compliance, Antitrust.

International Work:

FreitasLeite has been engaged by a significant number of international clients in transactions involving parties from several different countries. The firm’s international practice encompasses finance and capital markets transactions, cross border mergers and acquisitions and international tax planning, among others.