Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
João Paulo Ferraz Vasconcellos
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
João Paulo Ferraz Vasconcellos specialises in corporate transactions, particularly M&A, general contracts, and real estate transactions.
Career
A member of law firms specialising in Corporate Law since 2003, he joined Leoni Siqueira Advogados as a trainee in 2006 and is currently a partner.
Publications
"Public Offering of Shares and Tag-Along Rights," published in the Antithesis section of Capital Aberto Magazine (July 2010 edition – available only in Portuguese).
"How Brazil Broke Loose/O sucesso do Brasil," published by Project Syndicate (April 17, 2012) and O Estado de São Paulo (May 1, 2012 edition) – co-authored with Professor Mark J. Roe from Harvard Law School.
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Bachelor of Law
2007
Harvard Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2012
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
Certificate in Corporate Law and Capital Markets
2008
Languages Spoken
Portuguese and English.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Brazil: Regions
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Head of department João Paulo Ferraz Vasconcellos represents clients in sophisticated deals, including capital markets, corporate reorganisation and M&A mandates, also providing cross-border services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
João shows strong technical expertise and confidence in handling complex issues, serving as a reliable source for strategic discussions. His performance conveys credibility and consistency, especially in situations requiring more refined legal judgement. He also stands out for his availability and commitment to the client, maintaining close contact and attention to their needs, which contributes to a solid and trusting relationship. His communication is clear and objective, facilitating the understanding of more sophisticated topics and supporting decision-making.
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Ranked Individuals at Leoni Siqueira Advogados (2)
Brazil
João Paulo Ferraz Vasconcellos
Head of Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro
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Real Estate: Rio de Janeiro
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