VBD Advogados

Managing Partners:Olivar Vitale, Rafael Bicalho and Rodrigo Dias

Number of partners: 9

Number of other lawyers:28

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

Firm Overview:

The firm’s purpose is generating solutions to improve Brazil.

VBD Advogados is a multidisciplinary Brazilian law firm located in São Paulo, with a team of specialized professionals capable of delivering the best solutions to complex legal matters.

The firm’s driving force is to support its clients by providing quality legal advice, fast responses and market expertise that enables them to achieve their goals.

The partners are Professors at the most renowned universities in the country, such as USP, authors of several papers published in technical publications, and Speakers on seminars around Brazil.

Main Areas of Practice:

Agribusiness

Environmental and Urban Planning

Banking and Finance

Compliance and Data Protection

Tax

Litigation

Contracts and Negotiations

Public Law

Infrastructure and Project Finance

Real Estate

M&A

Mediation and Arbitration

Capital Markets

Estate and Succession Planning

Intellectual Property

Debt Restructuring, Recovery and Bankruptcy

Clients:

The firm assists its clients in different sectors as such real estate developers and builders, telecoms, retailing companies, services suppliers, goods exporters, among others.

Innovation practices

VBD Advogados has invested significantly in modernizing its operations to protect and enhance the services provided to clients. Before 2024, the firm established a dedicated team and an internal Innovation Committee.

The firm adopted systems such as GED (iManage Work), an internal ChatGPT platform, and updated tools like Legal Desk and Sisjuris to optimize client service. Its infrastructure includes videoconference-equipped meeting rooms and on-site IT support, along with continuous investments in cybersecurity.

VBD Advogados has enhanced its infrastructure with videoconferencing-equipped meeting rooms and daily on-site IT support. To strengthen cybersecurity, the firm invests annually in tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption. In 2024, its Innovation Committee led training sessions on ChatGPT, tokenization, cryptocurrencies, and intellectual property.

Professional development

VBD Advogados significantly emphasizes the continuous development and improvement of its professional team to offer the highest-quality service to its clients. The firm has a Quality Committee dedicated to improving internal processes and maintaining excellence. Throughout the year, various initiatives have been carried out to foster professional growth, including VBDTalks, study groups, payment of post-graduation tuitions and courses, the creation of mentorship and leadership development programs led by the People Committee.

Diversity and inclusion practices

VBD Advogados has an established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee focused on creating a more inclusive and plural workplace. Last couple years, the committee conducted a firm-wide assessment and developed a project addressing themes such as women’s rights and domestic abuse, parental roles in law, LGBTQIA+ pride and generational diversity.

Corporate social responsibility

VBD continues to engage in meaningful solidarity actions under the VBD Solidário program. In 2024, the firm launched a warm clothing campaign, collecting over 2,000 items to support communities in Rio Grande do Sul. For the holiday season, VBD partnered an institution in São Paulo for a Christmas campaign, gathering non-perishable food donations to bring relief to vulnerable families. These efforts align with VBD’s broader strategy of fostering long-term relationships with the community through impactful and consistent actions.

Sustainability

VBD remains committed to reducing its environmental footprint. Single-use materials, such as plastic cups, have been eliminated, with disposable alternatives being environmentally friendly when necessary. The firm has also reduced its printing by 80%, favoring the digital analysis, filing, and signing of legal documents.

Contacts:

Real Estate:Olivar Vitale, Rodrigo Dias, Daniele Gazel, Flávio Coelho

Arbitration:Olivar Vitale

Corporate/M&A:Rafael Bicalho, Thalita Vani

Litigation:Olivar Vitale, Rafael Bicalho, Aracy Barbara

Public Law:Olivar Vitale, Rodrigo Dias, Bruno Sales

Tax:Rodrigo Dias, Isabella Tralli

Managing Partners:Olivar Vitale, Rafael Bicalho and Rodrigo Dias

Number of partners: 9

Number of other lawyers:28

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

Firm Overview:

The firm’s purpose is generating solutions to improve Brazil.

VBD Advogados is a multidisciplinary Brazilian law firm located in São Paulo, with a team of specialized professionals capable of delivering the best solutions to complex legal matters.

The firm’s driving force is to support its clients by providing quality legal advice, fast responses and market expertise that enables them to achieve their goals.

The partners are Professors at the most renowned universities in the country, such as USP, authors of several papers published in technical publications, and Speakers on seminars around Brazil.

Main Areas of Practice:

Agribusiness

Environmental and Urban Planning

Banking and Finance

Compliance and Data Protection

Tax

Litigation

Contracts and Negotiations

Public Law

Infrastructure and Project Finance

Real Estate

M&A

Mediation and Arbitration

Capital Markets

Estate and Succession Planning

Intellectual Property

Debt Restructuring, Recovery and Bankruptcy

Clients:

The firm assists its clients in different sectors as such real estate developers and builders, telecoms, retailing companies, services suppliers, goods exporters, among others.

Innovation practices

VBD Advogados has invested significantly in modernizing its operations to protect and enhance the services provided to clients. Before 2024, the firm established a dedicated team and an internal Innovation Committee.

The firm adopted systems such as GED (iManage Work), an internal ChatGPT platform, and updated tools like Legal Desk and Sisjuris to optimize client service. Its infrastructure includes videoconference-equipped meeting rooms and on-site IT support, along with continuous investments in cybersecurity.

VBD Advogados has enhanced its infrastructure with videoconferencing-equipped meeting rooms and daily on-site IT support. To strengthen cybersecurity, the firm invests annually in tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption. In 2024, its Innovation Committee led training sessions on ChatGPT, tokenization, cryptocurrencies, and intellectual property.

Professional development

VBD Advogados significantly emphasizes the continuous development and improvement of its professional team to offer the highest-quality service to its clients. The firm has a Quality Committee dedicated to improving internal processes and maintaining excellence. Throughout the year, various initiatives have been carried out to foster professional growth, including VBDTalks, study groups, payment of post-graduation tuitions and courses, the creation of mentorship and leadership development programs led by the People Committee.

Diversity and inclusion practices

VBD Advogados has an established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee focused on creating a more inclusive and plural workplace. Last couple years, the committee conducted a firm-wide assessment and developed a project addressing themes such as women’s rights and domestic abuse, parental roles in law, LGBTQIA+ pride and generational diversity.

Corporate social responsibility

VBD continues to engage in meaningful solidarity actions under the VBD Solidário program. In 2024, the firm launched a warm clothing campaign, collecting over 2,000 items to support communities in Rio Grande do Sul. For the holiday season, VBD partnered an institution in São Paulo for a Christmas campaign, gathering non-perishable food donations to bring relief to vulnerable families. These efforts align with VBD’s broader strategy of fostering long-term relationships with the community through impactful and consistent actions.

Sustainability

VBD remains committed to reducing its environmental footprint. Single-use materials, such as plastic cups, have been eliminated, with disposable alternatives being environmentally friendly when necessary. The firm has also reduced its printing by 80%, favoring the digital analysis, filing, and signing of legal documents.

Contacts:

Real Estate:Olivar Vitale, Rodrigo Dias, Daniele Gazel, Flávio Coelho

Arbitration:Olivar Vitale

Corporate/M&A:Rafael Bicalho, Thalita Vani

Litigation:Olivar Vitale, Rafael Bicalho, Aracy Barbara

Public Law:Olivar Vitale, Rodrigo Dias, Bruno Sales

Tax:Rodrigo Dias, Isabella Tralli