IBA | The energy storage market in Brazil and its value for the development of data centres
As data centers and AI rapidly expand, their intensive power consumption presents a global challenge. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a crucial solution, ensuring grid stability, cost efficiency, and reliable renewable energy supply. Brazil is uniquely positioned to lead this market due to its favorable regulatory advances. In an article published by […]
LATINFINANCE | Brazilian securities regulator backtracks on ESG reporting rule
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) removed the requirement for publicly held companies to disclose sustainability reports aligned with the global IFRS S1 and S2 standards. In an article published by LatinFinance, our partner Thenard Figueiredo commented that the decision appears to reflect the CVM’s concern with the costs associated with preparing and disclosing […]
Healthcare M&As: The Challenge of Acquiring What Isn’t on the Balance Sheet
The healthcare sector in Brazil remains one of the strongest investment themes for both local and foreign investors. The fundamentals are biological and demographic: a rapidly aging population, growing structural demand, and a market that, despite recent major shifts, remains fragmented into various niches. However, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has reached a new […]
BD, marketing and comms teams: the brains behind LatAm firm rebrands
The rebranding movement has been gaining momentum in the Latin American legal market, reflecting the need for modernization, strategic positioning, and alignment with new growth ambitions. In a report by Latin Lawyer, marketing and business development leaders shared the behind-the-scenes details of these transformations and the challenges of consolidating stronger and more competitive brands. Among […]
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 […]