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182 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2019 Mar19481 Acquisition International - Issue 5 2019 43 team, plays the most important role to achieve success. All lawyers and trainees are well organized to discuss ideas and provide the abovementioned legal services in the most efficient and expeditious ways. The management team, in its turn, grants all required support for lawyers to focus on rendering the relevant legal services.” Looking ahead to what the future holds, the team at Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados will continue to deliver their exceptional service to clients, one that not only meets the requirements set, but also surpasses their expectations and benefits both parties involved. Bringing the interview to a close, Paulo signs off by revealing the exciting plans which lie in the pipeline for the firm, touching on how the practice are set to adapt to changes within Brazil. “Brazil is going through an important moment of transition and this directly affects the law firms. Ultimately, we are focused on understanding these changes and transforming our performance to provide the best service to our clients.” Contact: Paulo Henrique Abujabra Peixoto Company: Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados Address: Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, São Paulo, 04531-004, Brazil Telephone: +55 11 21916699 Web Address: www.fmp.adv.br Mar19481 Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados is a highly qualified law firm in a diverse range of areas. Recently Paulo Peixoto found success in AI’s Leading Advisers 2019 where he was recognized as the Leading Environmental Crime Lawyer of the Year, Brazil. On the back of this win, we caught up with Paulo who provided us with a glimpse into the innerworkings of the successful law firm. Delivering High Performances “...we are focused on understanding these changes and transforming our performance to provide the best service to our clients.” ased in São Paulo, Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados is a highly qualified law firm in a vast range of areas, which includes tax, labour, public administration, litigation and consultancy in environmental law, criminal, international law, real estate, litigation and arbitration, to name but a few. Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados specializes in two key areas – advisory area and the area of judicial and administrative litigation. Going into further detail, Paulo begins by providing us with a detailed overview of the assistance the team provides in the both areas. “In the area of judicial and administrative litigation, Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados provides assistance and monitoring of civil, tax, labour and criminal proceedings in the southeast region. In addition to this, the firm also has agreements with similar law firms in some of the main Brazilian cities to support clients with decentralized demands. “In theadvisory area, FrancoMontoroePeixotoAdvogadosAssociados offers guidance and assistance to clients in the interpretation and clarification of legislation and recent Court’s understanding in matters related to business activity, through the preparation of opinions and memorandums. Alongside this, the firm also provides legal services which includes, but are not limited to: • The preparation of drafts of private and public agreements in general • Preparation, negotiation and registry of shareholders agreements and other corporate documents • Creation of corporate structures, monitoring of mergers and acquisitions, and preparation of tax planning to obtain economic and fiscal advantages • Monitoring and assistance related to publicly-held companies, which includes the registry and closing before the Securities Commission (CVM) • Incorporation of funds and other investment vehicles • Provision of tax assistance and monitoring of licensing processes and or permits issued by public agencies • Assistance and consultancy in matters related to public biddings and expropriation • Specialized consultancy and participation in litigation in environmental law • Lastly, preparation of legal opinions related to criminal law, labour law and other fields of law.” Providing the firm to deliver these exceptional services is the experienced, committed and passionate team which forms the backbone of Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados. When discussing the internal culture, Paulo is keen to highlight the significant role the team plays in the overall success of the firm. “Franco Montoro e Peixoto Advogados Associados’ staff, which includes not only associates and trainees, but also the management B L ading Environmental Crime Lawyer of the Year, Brazil