Since the beginning of our activities in 2003, Fernandes, Figueiredo, Françoso e Petros Advogados - FF is focused on the practical application of law, however making sure all advice is solidly based on strong theoretical grounds.

FF works in partnership with its clients, making sure our team is well versed in the client’s business. It is necessary to know the business in focus, its history, its characteristics and its evolution in the market.

At FF, we are highly focused on the technical and academic qualifications and well-being of our professionals. The motivated and highly skilled team of lawyers and support staff result in a more dynamic and cooperative personal environment, which increases the efficiency of professional results.

EDISON CARLOS FERNANDES

Bachelor’s degree in Law at USP – Largo São Francisco (1994).

Master’s degree in Political and Economic Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2002). Doctorate Degree in Law of International Economic Relations at Pontifícia Universidade Católica - São Paulo (2006). Academic Director of CEU Escola de Direito.

ELISA JUNQUEIRA FIGUEIREDO

Bachelor’s degree in Law at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo –PUC/SP (1996).Master’s degree in International Law and International Relations at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2002). International experience in Madrid, at the lawfirm J. Y. Hernandez-Canut Abogados (2002). Professional degree in Civil Procedural Law at COGEAE-PUC/SP (1999) and in Contract Law at CEU Escola de Direito (2005).

THAÍS FOLGOSI FRANÇOSO

Bachelor’s degree in Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2002).Professional degree in Taxation Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2004) and in Taxation Procedural Law at CEU Escola de Direito (2006).  Program of Management Development at IESE Business School – University of Navarra.Member of Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics – SCCE.

FRANCISCO PETROS

Bachelor’s degree in Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and in Economy at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. 25 years’ experience in capital market in the corporate finance, equity analysis and portfolio management areas. Specialist in corporate law and corporate governance. Professional degree in finance and board member of several large Brazilian companies, such as Petrobras and BR Foods.

RICHARD ABECASSIS

Bachelor’s degree in Law at Universidade Paulista (2004). Professional degree in Corporate Business at Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV (2015).

BRUNO MAGLIONE

Bachelor’s degree in Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2009). Professional degree in Contracts COGEAE-PUC/SP (2013). Master’s degree in Business Law at Fundação Getúlio Vargas - FGV (2020).

Private Law:

• Arbitration, mediation and negotiation;
• Accounting Law;
• Capital markets;
• Civil litigation;
• Contracts (Civil, Commercial and International);
• Corporate governance;
• Compliance;
• Entertainment Law (cultural contests, incentive campaign and trade promotions);
• Family law and successions;
• Intellectual property;
• Judicial reorganization;
• Labor Law;
• Real estate.

Public Law:

• Administrative contracts;
• Administrative tax Procedure;
• Bids and awards;
• Foreign trade (imports and exports);
• International taxation
• Institutional Relations;
• MERCOSUR;
• Tax consulting;
• Tax litigation.