22/10/2025
O Legal 500, um dos principais diretórios legais internacionais, acaba de divulgar os resultados de sua pesquisa 2026. O escritório aparece recomendado em cinco áreas: Concorrência e Antitruste, Societário e M&A, Solução de Disputas: Arbitragem, Solução de Disputas: Contencioso e Trabalhista.
A edição recém-lançada do guia destaca, ainda, Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski como Leading Partner na área de Arbitragem.
Além disso, o escritório teve 13 sócios e advogados mencionados pelo editorial em diferentes áreas. Confira a seguir quem são eles e os comentários editoriais da publicação.
COMPETITION AND ANTITRUST | Tier 5
Recognised for its strong expertise in merger filings and conduct investigations, L.O. Baptista Advogados’ competition and antitrust team continues to attract new clients, including companies from the technology, construction, and energy sectors. The department is also well-versed in leniency and settlement agreements, judicial proceedings stemming from CADE decisions, and the design and implementation of compliance programmes. Leading the team is Patricia Agra Araujo, whose prior experience at CADE enhances her ability to advise on merger reviews, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, and settlement negotiations. Her expertise also covers risk assessments, due diligence, and the development of compliance strategies.
CORPORATE AND M&A (Mid-Market)| Tier 4
L.O. Baptista Advogados‘ transactional capabilities have been bolstered by the arrival of Maria Elisa Parente in June 2024, who brings with her deep expertise in M&A and private equity mandates. Her skills complement the practice’s extensive experience in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring, as well as due diligence, SPAs, and corporate disputes across a variety of sectors, including energy, real estate, and technology. Daniela Zaitz is another notable name in the group due to her aptitude in corporate governance and contracts, while Cássia Monteiro is skilled in foreign investments, regulatory compliance, and shareholder agreements. Esther Jerussalmy Cunha advises on the structuring of shareholder agreements, and Renata Castro Veloso handles corporate and contractual issues.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – ARBITRATION | Tier 5
Highlighted for its ‘its competence, seriousness and good results’, the arbitration department at L.O. Baptista Advogados is recommended for its breadth of expertise in proceedings arising from transactional, consumer, commercial and corporate disputes in the technology, retail, automotive and construction sectors, among others. The São Paulo-based team is led by André Camerlingo Alves and André Mendes Espírito Santo, who are active in cases before an array of arbitral institutions, including CAM-CCBC, CAMERS, CIESP, along with Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski, an expert in disputes involving corporate contracts and commercial agreements.
Testimonials
‘A firm with a solid reputation in the market and a select team equipped with the necessary expertise to provide legal advice to important clients, providing them with technical and accurate solutions.’
‘Among the names that stand out, José Zakia is recognised for his expertise in the area of arbitration, combining a sharp analytical vision with an exceptional ability to resolve complex cases. His experience in the area positions him as a leading professional.’
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – LITIGATION | Tier 4
Well-equipped to handle consumer, tax, and commercial litigation, L.O. Baptista Advogados is active in a variety of regulated sectors, with notable experience in the energy, sugar, financial, and insurance industries. André Camerlingo Alves focuses on corporate and commercial disputes, and André Mendes Espírito Santo is sought after for his expertise in advising domestic and international companies on litigation cases in the fashion, technology, automotive and retail spaces. Ulisses Simões da Silva is active in civil and corporate litigation. The aforementioned practitioners lead the team alongside Fabrício Bertini Pasquot Polido and Silvia Rodrigues Pachikoski.
Testimonials
‘They are very helpful, deliver work of excellent technical quality, and have an interdisciplinary and panoramic vision.’
‘Well-qualified professionals in all areas of law, always with quick solutions and strategies. Personalised and fast service for urgent demands.’
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT | Tier 5
L.O. Baptista Advogados‘ ’excellent’ labour and employment team has both contentious and non-contentious capabilities, which cover individual and collective labour lawsuits and internal investigations. With experience representing clients before the regional labour courts and the Superior Labour Court, the group has amassed an impressive client roster comprised of notable names from an array of sectors, including automotive and manufacturing. Fabio Chong De Lima heads up the practice and specialises in executive hiring and dismissal procedures, compensation plans, compliance, and outsourcing projects. On the litigation front, Lima regularly handles disputes arising from employment relationships, workplace accidents, and collective bargaining agreements. He is supported by Elaine Martins Staffa, who is noted for working ‘brilliantly in conducting processes, with knowledge and proximity to internal legal and HR.’
Testimonials
‘Traditional firm that provides excellent services to clients.’
‘Elaine Martins Staffa works brilliantly in conducting processes, with knowledge and proximity to internal legal and HR. She is always available.’
O guia Brasil na íntegra, assim como o editorial, está disponível aqui, onde podem ser conferidos os comentários a respeito das áreas e dos profissionais destacados pela publicação. O texto traz, ainda, depoimentos interessantes de clientes nas áreas ranqueadas.
Parabenizamos a todos pelos resultados e agradecemos o apoio no levantamento das informações para a pesquisa!
