Department profile
Trench Rossi Watanabe

International Trade/WTO

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Trench Rossi Watanabe

Rankings

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International Trade/WTO - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Trench Rossi Watanabe joins the rankings with market recognition for its international trade practice. It assists significant global players with countervailing duties, customs and sunset reviews. The firm is frequently sought out by clients from the agriculture, games and pharmaceutical sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Trench Rossi Watanabe represents Brasdril in a case involving allegations of fraud related to the import of an offshore drilling rig under the REPETRO tax regime. The Brazilian Tax Authority challenged the application of REPETRO benefits, citing alleged misinformation about the rig’s foreign ownership and seeking to impose full taxes and penalties.

Strengths

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  • Working with Trench Rossi Watanabe is always highly productive, as the team is readily available and consistently delivers high-quality work. Its strong reputation gives us confidence.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
  • They are excellent at what they do, highly proactive, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking advice in this field.

    International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Francisco Negrão
    Band 3Francisco Negrão

    Francisco Negrão

    Experienced partner Francisco Negrão is equipped to assist clients with a wide range of international trade mandates, including anti-dumping investigations, sunset reviews, trade barriers and public interest analysis.

    • Extremely skilled and experienced, he is an exceptional debater, particularly in highly complex matters.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
    • Francisco Negrão maintains a high level of expertise and stays constantly up to date with regulatory changes, ensuring confidence and accuracy in the guidance he provides.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingRafael Gregorin
    Up and ComingRafael Gregorin

    Rafael Gregorin

    Rafael Gregorin earns recognition as an up-and-coming lawyer this year, reflecting his strong leadership and expertise in sophisticated matters.

    • He is always available, an excellent lawyer, and frequently organises live sessions to discuss relevant topics.

      International Trade/WTO respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchDeborah De Sousa e Castro Melo
    Associates to watchDeborah De Sousa e Castro Melo

    Deborah De Sousa e Castro Melo

    Associate-to-watch Deborah de Sousa e Castro Melo re-enters the table this year for her international trade work for noteworthy companies.

Ranked Individuals at Trench Rossi Watanabe (3)

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