FAS Advogados aims to double its partner base by 2030 and announces Andre Azeredo as new partner in the Tax Litigation practice

FAS Advogados, which operates in cooperation with the international law firm CMS, announces Andre Azeredo as a new partner in its Tax Litigation practice. The move reinforces the firm’s growth strategy, which aims to double its partner base by 2030 through the recognition of internal talent, the attraction of strategic professionals and the strengthening of practices considered priorities for clients.

The expansion of the partnership is part of a broader agenda to prepare the firm for a new model of legal practice, marked by the growing use of artificial intelligence, automation and new technologies applied to the delivery of legal services. In this context, FAS has invested in developing leaders capable of combining technical excellence, business vision, proximity to clients and the ability to adapt to the transformations of the sector.

With more than seven years at FAS, Andre has built his career at the firm with dedication, technical excellence and strong alignment with the firm’s institutional values. Over the past few years, he has played an important role in the development of the Tax Litigation practice, contributing to a strategic, client-focused approach aimed at generating value and providing strong business insight.

For Andre, joining the partnership represents the recognition of a career built with consistency. “Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to contribute to the development of a Tax Litigation practice focused on offering strategic solutions to clients, combining excellence and agility in service delivery. On a personal level, I receive this achievement with gratitude and enthusiasm to continue contributing to the firm’s growth and to the success of our clients,” he says.

The move reinforces FAS’s commitment to developing leaders aligned with its culture and to valuing careers built within the firm. According to Paulo Focaccia, Managing Partner of FAS Advogados, organic growth is an essential part of the firm’s strategy. “Andre’s admission to the partnership reinforces a very important belief for us: people make the difference. Valuing internal talent means recognising not only technical excellence, but also commitment, collaboration and identification with the firm’s culture. We have a clear growth plan and aim to double our partner base by 2030, combining internal moves, such as Andre’s, with strategic lateral hires. But this growth is not only quantitative. We want to be prepared for the new model of work in the legal sector, in which artificial intelligence and other technologies will play an increasingly relevant role in the way we deliver value to clients,” says Focaccia.

For the Managing Partner, technological advancement requires a clear positioning from law firms. “Our clients expect us to have an objective view on how we use these technologies responsibly, safely and efficiently, and, above all, on how they can benefit them in practice. Our strategy involves strengthening leaders who understand this new context, combine legal knowledge, strategic vision and the ability to innovate, and are prepared to support clients in an increasingly dynamic business environment,” he adds.

The move is part of FAS Advogados’ expansion agenda, as the firm continues to grow in an accelerated and structured manner. The strategy combines the strengthening of priority practices, the development of internal leaders, the admission of new talent to the partnership and the responsible use of technology to enhance the firm’s efficiency, quality and service capacity.