VALOR INTERNATIONAL | Brazil in the global race for rare earths
Global demand for rare earths, minerals essential for the energy transition and technological development, has been growing at an accelerated pace. Although Brazil holds about 23% of the world’s known reserves, its share in production remains limited, underscoring the importance of investment, regulation, and innovation to expand the country’s role in this strategic market. In […]
Valor International | Brazilian capital markets seen lacking transparency, integrity
New CVM survey reveals that capital markets participants consider the integrity of the Brazilian environment below reasonable, with an average of 2.57 on a scale of 1 to 5. The study shows distrust in relation to market agents and regulation, highlighting problems of transparency and enforcement that directly impact investor confidence. Joaquim Oliveira, our Banking […]
Cescon Barrieu is recognized as “Elite Firm” for the sixth consecutive year
The firm has 17 practices with Latin Lawyer’s highest recognition. For the sixth consecutive year, our firm has been recognized as an “Elite Firm” in the Latin Lawyer 250, one of the most prestigious rankings of the legal market in Latin America. This recognition is the result of our technical excellence in high-impact operations and […]
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 […]
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.
Ranking Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors and Regions 2025
Chambers and Partners released today (June 26) the 2025 edition of its Industries & Sectors and Regions guides, which lists the most prestigious law firms and lawyers in the country in their respective regions and practice areas. In the 2025 edition, we had significant growth, as we doubled the number of practices ranked in the […]
VALOR INTERNATIONAL | Companies to begin testing new tax on goods and services system in July
Starting July 1, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service will launch the pilot program for the CBS — a new tax set to replace PIS, Cofins, IOF-Insurance, and part of the IPI. Around 500 companies are expected to participate in the testing phase in 2025, a crucial step in preparing the market for the changes that […]
THE LATIN AMERICAN LAWYER | Cescon Barrieu advise on CRI by Direcional
Cescon Barrieu advised on the 399th issuance of real estate receivables certificates (CRI) by Opea Securitizadora, backed by real estate credits owed by Direcional Engenharia, in the total amount of BRL 370,270,000.00. The offer was made through a public distribution, by CVM 160 and was intermediated by Banco Santander (Brasil), Banco Bradesco BBI, Itaú BBA […]