LATIN LAWYER | Elite Roundtable: How do you measure value when using AI?
In the second half of Latin Lawyer’s AI-focused Elite Roundtable in São Paulo, it was discussed how law firms should rethink the way they measure the value they provide to their clients by going beyond the traditional billable hour business model, which is set to be out of play thanks to the increasing use of […]
Esther Flesch joins Cescon Barrieu as partner
She has over three decades of experience and will coordinate Compliance and Life Sciences practices Cescon Barrieu brings Esther Flesch, a leading Compliance attorney, to the partnership. In addition to strengthening the firm’s performance in the area, she will lead the Life Sciences practice. Her arrival is also aligned with the firm’s strategy to expand […]
Opening of our new Salvador office
On July 30 and 31, we welcomed clients in our new office in Salvador. Partners Gabriel Seijo, head of the unit, Daniel Longa and Ivana Bomfim welcomed the guests and presented our new office, which marks our growth and strategic presence in the region. The close and trusting relationship with our clients is a fundamental […]
Latin Lawyer | Cescon Barrieu founder returns as it appoints five to partnership

Brazilian Elite firm Cescon Barrieu has added five to its partnership by making four hires and a promotion – including the return of founder and former managing partner Joaquim Oliveira, who rejoins as head of the finance group.
New Partners

Cescon Barrieu announces Joaquim Oliveira as head of Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practices, and four new partners Joaquim de Oliveira, one of our founders, returns to the firm after two years as a partner at financial advisory firm Seneca Evercore to lead our Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practices, together with Vitor Arantes; Frederico […]