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José Diaz

José Diaz

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

17 years ranked

International Trade/WTO

Brazil

19 years ranked

Timberland Investment

Brazil

4 years ranked

Agribusiness

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

International Trade and Customs, Mergers and Acquisitions and Government Relations

Career

Partner of the Demarest’s Mergers and Acquisitions and International and Customs Trade areas, José Setti Diaz holds a master's degree in Law from USP's Faculty of Law. Among his main clients are the Harvard University fund, the Private Equity fund Vinci Partners and important domestic and multinational companies operating in the agribusiness, auto parts, forestry, paper and pulp, chemical and retail sectors. He has vast experience on WTO issues relating to anti-dumping, subsidies, tariffs, trade barriers, import licensing and disputes. His practice also includes more complex legal issues including preferential treatment, regional trade agreements, import duty changes and negotiations and international trade litigation prevention.

Professional Memberships

Financial Director of the Center for Studies of Law Firms Member of (CESA);

International Chamber of Commerce – Commission on Trade and Investment Policy (ICC);

Member of the Administration Counsel - The British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (BRITCHAM).

Publications

Author of the books:

“The WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Perspective: Challenging Trade-Distorting Agricultural Subsidies”, Editora Cameron, May 2004;

“Antidumping e Salvaguardas”, Editora Aduaneiras, 2005.

Among numerous other articles and publications.

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

International Trade and Customs, Mergers and Acquisitions and Government Relations

Career

Partner of the Demarest’s Mergers and Acquisitions and International and Customs Trade areas, José Setti Diaz holds a master's degree in Law from USP's Faculty of Law. Among his main clients are the Harvard University fund, the Private Equity fund Vinci Partners and important domestic and multinational companies operating in the agribusiness, auto parts, forestry, paper and pulp, chemical and retail sectors. He has vast experience on WTO issues relating to anti-dumping, subsidies, tariffs, trade barriers, import licensing and disputes. His practice also includes more complex legal issues including preferential treatment, regional trade agreements, import duty changes and negotiations and international trade litigation prevention.

Professional Memberships

Financial Director of the Center for Studies of Law Firms Member of (CESA);

International Chamber of Commerce – Commission on Trade and Investment Policy (ICC);

Member of the Administration Counsel - The British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (BRITCHAM).

Publications

Author of the books:

“The WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Perspective: Challenging Trade-Distorting Agricultural Subsidies”, Editora Cameron, May 2004;

“Antidumping e Salvaguardas”, Editora Aduaneiras, 2005.

Among numerous other articles and publications.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

International Trade and Customs, Mergers and Acquisitions and Government Relations

Career

Partner of the Demarest’s Mergers and Acquisitions and International and Customs Trade areas, José Setti Diaz holds a master's degree in Law from USP's Faculty of Law. Among his main clients are the Harvard University fund, the Private Equity fund Vinci Partners and important domestic and multinational companies operating in the agribusiness, auto parts, forestry, paper and pulp, chemical and retail sectors. He has vast experience on WTO issues relating to anti-dumping, subsidies, tariffs, trade barriers, import licensing and disputes. His practice also includes more complex legal issues including preferential treatment, regional trade agreements, import duty changes and negotiations and international trade litigation prevention.

Professional Memberships

Financial Director of the Center for Studies of Law Firms Member of (CESA);

International Chamber of Commerce – Commission on Trade and Investment Policy (ICC);

Member of the Administration Counsel - The British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (BRITCHAM).

Publications

Author of the books:

“The WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism in Perspective: Challenging Trade-Distorting Agricultural Subsidies”, Editora Cameron, May 2004;

“Antidumping e Salvaguardas”, Editora Aduaneiras, 2005.

Among numerous other articles and publications.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Eminent Practitioners
Individual Editorial

José Diaz is held in high regard within the market for his longstanding practice assisting significant private and publicly held multinational companies with sophisticated and cross-border M&A transactions.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

International Trade/WTO - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial

José Diaz offers an extensive track record handling high profile international trade remedies mandates. He also has experience counselling companies on sophisticated antidumping investigations and sunset reviews.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Timberland Investment - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

José Diaz is a longstanding practitioner in the agribusiness and timberland investment sectors. He is frequently sought out by clients for his adept handling of sophisticated merger and acquisition deals.

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Agribusiness - Brazil

Band 4
Individual Editorial

José Diaz is a longstanding practitioner in the agribusiness and timberland investment sectors. He is frequently sought out by clients for his adept handling of sophisticated merger and acquisition deals.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Diaz has a focused, pragmatic approach. He is a hard-working professional.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • José Diaz is a very senior, well-connected lawyer who is a brilliant strategist.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • It's always a reassurance to rely on José Diaz's advice. He has a comprehensive view of case strategies and extensive experience in international trade affairs.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • José Diaz is a lawyer that operates in the intersection of M&A and international trade, which is very rare. He is a highly renowned professional.

    International Trade/WTOChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • José Diaz's experience, strategic vision and adaptability bring security to the decision-making process and add real value to the business.

    Timberland InvestmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • José Diaz delivers excellent work on our matters and is a natural leader.

    Timberland InvestmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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