INDUSTRY LEADERS
Proven track record in strategic operations
Our Team Specializes in High-Impact International Transactions
With over 30 years of experience, Claudia served as Legal Counsel at Aracruz Celulose S.A., and Legal Director at CSN and Embratel. She led Aracruz Celulose's groundbreaking NYSE listing (first Brazilian ADR Level III) and managed investment-grade securitization operations. Her expertise earned her a place among Latin Law's Top 10 Legal Advisors for Latin American Corporate Bond Issues.
As CSN's General Counsel, Claudia led M&A transactions across multiple sectors (steel, energy, mining, logistics), including Vale do Rio Doce’s privatization/controlling stake acquisition (1997); CSN-Vale cross-ownership restructuring (2001); International acquisitions of CSN, LLC (USA) and Lusosider (Portugal)
Claudia served on Boards of Directors for several public companies across various sectors, including energy (Itá S.A., Light S.A., Metropolitana S.A.), telecommunications (Tele-Norte Celular Participações S.A.), steel (GalvaSud S.A.), and food/protein (JBS S.A.). At Tupy S.A., she served as Board Member and Corporate Governance Committee Member, while also participating as an ad hoc Finance Committee Member and permanent guest on both the People & Compensation Committee and Strategy & Innovation Committee.
Currently, Claudia serves as a member of Tupy S.A’s People, Culture and Governance Committee.
She specializes in Corporate Law, with focus on capital markets operations, securities issuance and distribution, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.
Law Degree: Candido Mendes Law School (Ipanema - RJ)
Stanford Executive Program 2003, Stanford University Business School
Fluent in English
Leonardo is recognized for his expertise in capital markets and corporate law. His experience includes advising startups from incorporation through control sales, leading IPOs for sanitation and education companies, and establishing the leading case for condo-hotel offerings in Brazil.
Leonardo specializes in M&A, corporate restructuring, shareholder agreements, contracts, and legal consulting in corporate and capital markets areas. He represents clients in administrative proceedings before CVM and handles capital markets regulatory matters.
LL.M. in Corporate Law, IBMEC-RJ
Law Degree, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
Extension Courses in Accounting for Lawyers, IPEC-RJ and Data Protection Officer, FGV
Fluent in English
Bernardo previously worked at CVM's Securities Registration Division (SRE) and was a member of a prominent Corporate Law firm in Rio de Janeiro. His experience spans Civil Litigation and Consulting, Corporate Law, and M&A, handling strategic and private equity operations across various sectors.
He specializes in Corporate Law and Capital Markets, focusing on contracts, corporate documents, M&A transactions, and advising public companies and investors on CVM regulatory compliance.
Law Degree, PUC-Rio
Executive Course in Corporate Finance and Internal Controls, FGVargas (FGV).
Fluent in English
Bernardo brings extensive experience in Corporate Law and complex negotiations, advising companies and investors across various sectors and development stages. His expertise includes M&A, Cross-border, Venture Capital operations, and business structuring for national and international clients.
Prior to joining Azeredo & Ugatti, he worked at leading law firms in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, focusing on corporate operations and Business Law.
He specializes in business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital, advising both domestic and international clients.
Law Degree, PUC-Rio
Fluent in English and French.