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Trench Rossi Watanabe

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Trench Rossi Watanabe

Trench Rossi Watanabe

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+55 11 3048 6800

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Management Committee Members: Claudio Moretti, José Roberto Martins and Simone Dias Musa

Number of partners: 60

Number of lawyers: 169

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Chinese

Firm Overview:

Considered one of the largest and most renowned corporate law firms in Brazil, Trench Rossi Watanabe has a comprehensive and reputable practice, with expertise in all areas of law. Established in 1959, the firm provides legal services to national and international clients from various markets, assisting them in managing their business in an ethical and efficient manner.

Worldwide Presence: Through strategic cooperation with Baker McKenzie for consulting on foreign law, the firm provides its clients with access to a global perspective from one of the broadest and strongest legal networks, working collaboratively with knowledgeable lawyers in several jurisdictions, providing insights and support to its clients' operation wherever and whenever they need it.

Innovation & Modern Management: Trench Rossi Watanabe was one of the first Brazilian law firms to act full service, think in a multidisciplinary way, implement state-of-the-art technology to assist in cases and use artificial intelligence legal tools in the procedural routine. The firm follows global market trends to offer unprecedented legal solutions for leading-edge cases in the most diverse industries and stands out for its modern management. Its culture of innovation and advanced organizational structure, including a Management Committee composed of three partners, allows the firm to be always one step ahead.

Areas of Practice:

Trench Rossi Watanabe advises on both transactional and general legal matters through its award-winning industry and practice groups.

Aerospace and Defence

Agribusiness

Antitrust

Arbitration

Banking Law

Financial Law and Project Finance

Capital Markets (debt and equity)

Compensation

Commercial Contracts

Consumer Law

Corporate

Credit Restructuring, Reorganisation and Insolvency Procedures

Criminal

Energy, Mining, Petrochemical and Infrastructure

Environment and Climate Change

ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance

Ethics, Compliance and Investigations

Information Technology and Communications

Insurance and Reinsurance

Intellectual Property

Industrials, Manufacturing and Transportation

International Commerce

Labour

Life Sciences

Litigation

Media and Entertainment

Mergers & Acquisitions

Public and Regulatory law – projects

Real Estate

Succession Planning; and Tax.

Social Responsibility:

Trench Rossi Watanabe stands out for its efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive environment and acting responsibly with its entire network. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, the firm develops pro bono work, actions aimed at diversity and inclusion, sustainability and supports sociocultural activities.

Because of this strong commitment, the firm was widely recognised within this sphere:

- Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) category in 2019 and Company in Legal Services category in 2020 by Guia Exame de Diversidade for its initiatives in D&I. - Selo Municipal Direitos Humanos e Diversidade (Municipal Seal of Human Rights and Diversity) from São Paulo's City Hall, as one of the offices with the best practices within "Woman," "LGBTI" and "Race Equality" themes in 2019 and in the "Transversalidades" category in 2020;

- WILL Award - Women in Leadership 2020, from Valor Econômico, a renowned newspaper focused on business in Brazil, recognized as one of the companies with the best practices and policies focused on gender equity and the promotion of female leadership, winning first place in the Legal category;

- Leading Lights seal from Latin Lawyer and the Vance Centers for pro bono work throughout 2019 and 2020;

Trench Rossi Watanabe also had 26 of its female lawyers ranked in Análise Advocacia Mulher in several categories, which positioned the firm in third place in the ranking by the number of admired female lawyers in Brazil.

Offices: With offices located in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Porto Alegre, the firm is ready to advise its clients with the knowledge and confidence required to address Brazilian laws, legal systems and unique business practices.

São Paulo

Rua Arq. Olavo Redig de Campos, 105

31º andar, Ed. EZ Towers, Torre A

04711-904

São Paulo, SP - Brasil

Tel: +55 11 3048 6800 / +55 11 5506 3455

Rio de Janeiro

Rua Lauro Muller, 116, Conj. 2802

Ed. Rio Sul Center 22290-906

Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brasil

Tel: +55 21 2206 4900 / +55 21 2206 4949

Brasília

SAF/S Quadra 02, Lote 04

Sala 203

Ed. Comercial Via Esplanada

70070-600

Brasília, DF - Brasil

Tel: +55 61 2102 5000 / +55 61 3323 3312

Porto Alegre

Av. Soledade, 550

Cj. 403 e 404

90470-340

Porto Alegre, RS - Brasil

Tel: +55 51 3220 0900 / +55 51 3220 0901

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Brazil - Head office
Brazil
  • Brasília - DF
    SAF/S Quadra 02, Lote 04, Sala 203, EdificioComercial Via Esplanada, Brasília - DF, Distrito Federal, Brazil, 70070-600
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    Rio de Janeiro - RJ
    Rua Lauro Muller, 116, Conj. 2802, Ed. Rio Sul Center, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22290-906
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