WHO WE ARE
SPECIALISTS
We specialize in few areas, to be the best in what we do.
BUSINESS
Corporate and pro-deal services in the benefit of the interests of our clients.
TECHNIQUE
Solid academic curriculum and high standards for technical litigation.
AVAILABILITY
Partners in the frontlines and available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
LEGAL500
"The 'highly intelligent' team at Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados is highlighted for providing 'extremely effective' legal solutions."
"BVZ provides a one-stop-shop service for all legal demands. Even if they do not have certain legal expertise, they coordinate the work with other partners. This provides a feeling of ultra-personalized service and builds trust with the client."
"They are highly intelligent and truly understand the business. This is tremendously valuable because their legal solutions are extremely effective."
OUR TEAM
FREDERICO BASTOS
Frederico Bastos is a partner in our Tax team, with significant experience in Tax litigation (administrative and judicial) and consulting services. Master of Laws summa cum laude at FGV Direito SP. Professor of Tax Law at FGV Direito SP, Insper and Ibmec. Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Fiscal Policies Study Group of FGV Direito SP. Author of several books, papers and articles published in the most respected Law Journals of Brazil.
FREDERICO BASTOS
IVO BARI
Ivo Bari is a partner in our Commercial Litigation team, with significant experience in Corporate, Securities, Contracts and Bankruptcy Litigation (both in court and in arbitration). Master of Laws at USP, Bachelor of Laws at FGV Direito SP. Professor of Corporate Law at Ibmec. Member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee (CBAr) and of the São Paulo Attorneys Association (AASP). Author of several books, papers and articles published in the most respected Law Journals of Brazil. Recognized as a “Litigation Star” by the publication Benchmark Litigation – Latin America 2020.
IVO BARI
RENATO VILELA
Renato Vilela is a partner in our Corporate and M&A team, with significant experience in corporate restructurings, M&A transactions and corporate governance consulting. Doctorate candidate at USP, Master of Laws at FGV Direito SP, Bachelor of Laws at Mackenzie. Professor of Corporate Law at FGV Direito SP, Insper and Ibmec. Author of several books, papers and articles published in the most respected Law Journals of Brazil. Recognized as a “Litigation Star” by the publication Benchmark Litigation – Latin America 2020.
RENATO VILELA
DANIEL ZUGMAN
Daniel Zugman is a partner in our Tax team, with significant experience in Tax litigation (administrative and judicial) and consulting services. Master of Laws summa cum laude at FGV Direito SP, Bachelor of Laws at UFPR. Professor of Tax Law at FGV Direito SP and Ibmec. Member of the Fiscal Policies Study Group of FGV Direito SP. Author of several books, papers and articles published in the most respected Law Journals of Brazil.
DANIEL ZUGMAN
LYGIA DIAS FERREIRA
Lygia Dias Ferreira is an associate in our litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy team, with significant experience in corporate and contractual litigations, as well as in judicial reorganization and liquidation proceedings. Bachelor of Laws at UFMG and Post-Graduation in Commercial Law at FGV Direito SP. Recognized as a “Future Star” by the publication Benchmark Litigation – Latin America 2020.
LYGIA DIAS FERREIRA
LAURA CEITLIN
Laura Ceitlin is an associate in our litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy team, with significant experience and projects also in corporate law, M&A and capital markets. Bachelor of Laws by FGV Direito SP and Post-Graduation in Financial Management at Insper.
LAURA CEITLIN
LAURA CHINELLATO
Laura Chinellato is an associate in our litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy team, with experience in corporate and contractual disputes. Bachelor of Laws at Mackenzie.
LAURA CHINELLATO
ARTUR MUXFELDT
Artur Muxfeldt is an associate in our Tax team, with significant experience in consulting and litigation matters. Bachelor of Laws at PUC-RJ and Post-Graduation in Tax Law at FGV Direito SP.