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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

About

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We work in an integrated manner across all areas of law, always mindful of how each legal decision affects the broader business landscape. We simplify complexity and anticipate risks by combining technology, data, and intelligence. We have presence in over 30 practice areas across all industries. This, combined with our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering real value to our clients, has resulted in our recognition by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) for our bold representation of Latin America’s 100 largest companies. Additionally, our strong capacity to deliver legal solutions enables us to represent clients in over 50 countries. More than technical expertise, we believe our true difference lies in the intelligent connection of experience, close client relationships, and strategic vision.

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International & Cross-Border Capabilities - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is selected for its strong experience in transactional work with international components. Built around the outstanding reputation and track record of founding partner Maria Cristina Cescon, the law firm is frequently engaged on complex, high-value cross-border M&A mandates, typically acting as Brazilian counsel on major foreign and inbound investment matters. With strong groups covering banking and capital markets matters, the law firm can offer a very complete range of transactional law services, in line with the expectations of international clients.

Another area of strength for Cescon stems from its impressive track record in cross-border transactions connected with project financing and energy work. The firm also has an office in Toronto with a focus on servicing Canadian clients on mining as well as oil and gas-related matters.

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Strengths

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  • Cescon's cohesive collaboration enables the smooth handling of multifaceted matters.

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  • Cescon has a highly specialised and up-to-date team in relation to global legal issues.

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Members

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  • Dario Rabay

  • Maurício Teixeira dos Santos

    Head of Department

  • Ana Carolina Passos

  • Paulo Macedo

  • Esther Flesch

  • Alexandre Gossn Barreto

  • Lior Pinsky

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