Fleichman Advogados and its founding partner, Gustavo Fleichman, have been ranked in the past four years, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, among the leading firms and lawyers of Brazil by the Brazilian publication “Os Escritórios e os Advogados Mais Admirados do Brasil” (The Most Respected Law Firms and Lawyers in Brazil), published by Análise Advocacia 500 magazine.
Both have been nominated in a variety of categories, with special in Corporate Law and Commercial Contracts.
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Gustavo has solid expertise in corporate transactions and business restructuring. Has been involved in operations across various industries, including energy, real estate, food, telecommunications, insurance, and oil & gas, among others. Gustavo is frequently engaged to handle complex and sensitive negotiations and is widely recognized for his expertise in crisis management.
Has held senior legal and executive positions in companies operating in the telecommunications, oil and fuel sectors, with significant institutional representation within these industries through trade unions and industry associations.
As an executive, Gustavo served as General Counsel of Telefônica in Brazil for five years, Legal Director of Telemar/Oi, Vice President of Legal Affairs at Shell Brazil, and General Legal Manager at Ipiranga. Earlier in his career, he was also an associate at Bulhões Pedreira, Bulhões Carvalho e Advogados Associados, based in Rio de Janeiro.
In institutional roles, acted as General Counsel of the National Union of Telecommunications Companies – Sinditelebrasil, having contributed to its foundation. He also served as Vice President of Legal Affairs at the National Union of Fuel Distributors (SINDICOM), where he played a key role in efforts to combat the illegal fuel trade
Gustavo was a board member of the Rio de Janeiro chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) from January 2004 to December 2006, and a board member of the São Paulo chapter of the OAB from January 2009 to December 2011.
Luciene brings strong background in institutional relations with government agencies and regulatory bodies, including the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and the Private Insurance Superintendence (SUSEP).
She has led significant M&A transactions, financial structuring projects, and debt securities issuances, with a particular focus on infrastructure and social development initiatives, in partnership with the IFC (International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group) and the BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank).
Luciene has 18 years of leadership experience in the sugar/ethanol and oil & gas sectors, managing large-scale projects in these industries. Since 2013, she has been active in the telecommunications infrastructure market, working with companies backed by private equity funds such as GP Investimentos and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities. Before joining Fleichman Advogados, she played a key role in the restructuring of CNP Seguros Holding Brasil S.A., preparing the company for a spin-off and the establishment of new joint ventures aimed at expanding its operations in the insurance market through a bancassurance model, in partnership with leading Brazilian banks.
Luciene advises on Corporate, Civil, Antitrust, Administrative, Labor, Tax, and Corporate Criminal Law matters, and is recognized for her expertise in the design and management of Compliance and ESG programs.
She currently serves as Chair of the Special Committee on Law and Economics Studies at the Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo Chapter (OAB/SP).
Early in his career, Julio practiced in complex, high-profile judicial and arbitral disputes. After six years focusing on strategic litigation, he redirected his professional path toward Corporate and Business Law by pursuing an LL.M. at Northwestern University School of Law, in a joint program with the Kellogg School of Management, in Chicago.
Upon returning to Brazil in 2011, joined a highly specialized boutique law firm based in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on corporate transactions, M&A, and administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).
Currently at Fleichman Advogados, Julio participates in and leads high-complexity corporate negotiations across various industries, including real estate, financial services, food, and education, advising clients on strategic business decisions.
Attorney with over 25 years of experience advising mid-sized and large companies in the Oil & Gas, logistics and distribution, energy, and insurance sectors, including 15 years managing the legal department of a state-owned company.
Humberto has extensive experience in both strategic and high-volume litigation, as well as in resolving complex matters involving the Federal and State Public Prosecutor’s Offices, the Labor Prosecutor’s Office, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and in handling criminal and labor proceedings.
He holds certification as a Board Member from the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC) and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of a company in the insurance sector.
Humberto holds a Law degree from Universidade Federal of Uberlândia, with a specialization in Corporate Law from FGV, a certificate in Legal Department Strategic Management from CEU Law School, and an MBA from IBMEC.
Marina is an economist and attorney with specialized practice in wealth and succession planning, both in Brazil and abroad.
She has solid experience in legal consulting involving corporate, tax, and regulatory aspects related to asset protection and wealth management. Her practice focuses on the structuring, reorganization, and ongoing management of family-owned businesses and offshore structures.
Marina also practices in the telecommunications sector, with recognized expertise in regulatory matters related to the industry.
She holds a Law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio, 2009) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ibmec RJ (2014). She also completed a specialization in Contemporary International Relations at the Institute of International Relations of PUC-Rio (2012), and holds a postgraduate degree in Wealth and Succession Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas – FGV (2021).
Rodrigo is an attorney graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Contract Law at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
He practices in the areas of Corporate Law, M&A, Contract Law, and Regulatory Law, with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector.
Rodrigo also has experience in civil litigation, having worked at the Office of the Attorney General (AGU), the Federal Public Defender’s Office, and the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), where gained familiarity with capital markets regulation.
He co-authored the article “Equity Crowdfunding: Participatory Investment via the Internet”, published in Revista Fórum de Direito na Economia Digital nº 2, 2018, addressing regulatory aspects related to the subject.
Before joining Fleichman Advogados, he worked in civil litigation at a law firm specialized in the field.
Maria Eugênia is an attorney graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and holds a postgraduate degree in Corporate Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV, 2024).
She practices in the areas of Corporate Law, M&A, Contract Law, and Civil Litigation.
Maria Eugênia advises domestic and international clients in corporate transactions and commercial contracts, in addition to managing judicial disputes.
Before joining the firm, she worked as a legal intern at the São Paulo State Court (TJSP) and at a law firm specialized in corporate civil litigation.
Bernardo is an attorney graduated from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Corporate Law at Insper – Institute of Education and Research.
He practices in Corporate Law, M&A, and Contract Law, with experience providing civil and business consulting to companies in the technology and innovation sectors.