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BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados
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BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados

Brazil 2025

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Rankings

Brazil: Contentious
Leading firm in Brazil:
Brazil: Transactional
Brazil:

Top figures | Brazil: Contentious

30

Lawyers

8

Partners

40

Company Size

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Brazil

Brazil: Contentious

Overview

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BVZ Advogados is a Brazilian boutique law firm focused on complex tax, corporate, wealth and estate planning, litigation, arbitration and debt restructuring matters.The firm advises companies, investors and ultra-high net-worth individuals and families on their most sensitive transactions, reorganizations and disputes.With strong partner involvement and business-oriented approach,BVZ combines technical depth with pragmatic, efficient and effective solutions in national and cross-border mandates.

Industry sectors (5)

  • Financial services
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Agribusiness
  • Healthcare

Capabilities (5)

  • Tax
  • Wealth and Sucession Planning
  • Litigation, Arbitration & Bankruptcy
  • M&A | Corporate
  • Investment, Funds and Capital Markets

Key people

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  • Frederico Bastos

    Partner

  • Ivo Bari

    Partner

  • Daniel Zugman

    Partner

  • Renato Vilela

    Partner

Work & experience

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BVZ has advised clients in cross-border wealth and estate planning in amounts surpassing BRL 9 billion, M&A transactions surpassing BRL 3 billion, disputes and restructurings surpassing BRL 3 billion, and capital markets transactions surpassing BRL 1 billion.

Top figures | Brazil: Contentious

30

Lawyers

8

Partners

40

Company Size

Content provided by BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados


Brazil

Brazil: Transactional

Overview

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  • Firm Details

    Managing Partner: Frederico Bastos, Ivo Bari, Renato Vilela, Daniel Zugman

    Number of Partners: 6

    BVZ Advogados is a highly specialized Brazilian law firm recognized for its strategic and tailored approach to complex legal matters. With a model focused on technical excellence, each project benefits from the direct involvement of partners and senior professionals, ensuring sophisticated solutions aligned with our clients’ business objectives.

    Our commitment is to proactively defend corporate interests, combining strategic vision with deep regulatory and transactional expertise. The firm has a solid track record in advising clients on structured transactions and high-stakes litigation, always keeping a close eye on market trends and the specific needs of each client.

    Main practice areas

    • Tax: Offers tailored tax solutions, assisting national and international companies with tax management, compliance, credit recovery, and international tax planning, ensuring efficient results aligned with strategic goals. ​
    • Wealth and Succession Planning: Develops personalized strategies for efficient asset and rights management, ensuring security and tranquillity for clients, focusing on tax efficiency and family asset protection. ​
    • Litigation, Arbitration, and Insolvency: Provides technical and strategic legal services in judicial, arbitral, and administrative disputes, including pre-litigation negotiations and complex, high-impact litigation. ​
    • Corporate and M&A: Delivers multidisciplinary solutions for corporate operations, supporting clients in mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and legal due diligence, ensuring efficient outcomes aligned with strategic objectives. ​
    • Investment Funds and Capital Markets: Offers strategic and regulatory guidance in structuring investment funds and public and private offerings, focusing on resource raising and sustainable growth. ​

    International Work

    BVZ Advogados advises international clients on Brazilian legal matters and assists Brazilian clients with cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with international regulations and standards.​

Ranked Offices at BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados

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Brazil - Head office

Sao Paulo

Brig. Faria Lima Avenue, 1306, 3rd floor Pinheiros , São Paulo - SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 01451-001, São Paulo - SP

Ranked Departments at BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados (3)

Brazil

Ranked Individuals at BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados (4)

Brazil

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