Sylvio Fernando Paes de Barros Jr

Recognised for his outstanding work in tax law by The Legal 500 Latin America (2013 to 2015 and 2017 to 2022); by Latin Lawyer 250 (2011 to 2021) and by Best Lawyers (2020 and 2022). Recommended for his work in the tax area (2018 to 2022) by Leaders League; recognised for his professional achievements in tax law by Chambers Latin America (2010 to 2014), by Chambers Global (2014) and by Tax Directors Handbook, guide produced by Legalease.

Corporate tax matters:

• M&A
• Transactions

Dispute resolution:

• Arbitration
• Controversy management

Tax advisory:

• Tax consulting

• OAB-SP / Brazil

• Member of Lawyers ‘ Association of São Paulo – AASP
• Member of International Bar Association – IBA
• Member of CESA’s Committee on Tax Law – Center of Study of Law Firms
• Member of the Brazilian Bar Association’s Committee on Mediation and Arbitration – OAB

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade de São Paulo Law School – USP (1977)
• Specialization in Corporate Law by the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Law School – PUC (1978)
• Introduction to American Law and Legal System by the American Institute for Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1999)