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 its presence on the international scene and consolidate itself as a legal intelligence center.
For Alexandre Gossn Barreto, managing partner of Cescon Barrieu, Esther will add unparalleled experience to the Compliance and Investigations practice and strategic positioning in Life Sciences, along with great competence and experience to the firm’s Technology and Innovation department.
“Esther has over three decades of experience in complex cases and strategic consulting, with international recognition—essential points for our project. It is an honor for Cescon Barrieu to have her as a partner, especially at this unique moment of growth for the firm,” says Barreto.
Esther joins Cesocn Barrieu with a team of three attorneys and is the thirteenth partner announced in 2025 at the firm.