Louise Bastos

Trench Rossi Watanabe

Trench Rossi Watanabe is one of the largest law firms in Brazil and is highly-ranked in nearly all areas of practice. Founded in 1959, the firm has been providing industry leading legal services to national and international clients, covering all areas of business law and the most diverse industries, assisting clients in conducting their business in a secure and efficient manner. Through our cooperation agreement with Baker McKenzie, Trench Rossi Watanabe offers clients access to one of the strongest global networks in the legal industry, working with qualified attorneys who are native to the jurisdictions in which they and their clients operate. We bring expansive cross-border capabilities and half a century of experience advising on all aspects of complex, pioneering deals. With more than 250 practitioners in the key cities of São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, we can provide you with knowledge and confidence needed to navigate Brazil's laws, legal systems and unique business practices. Areas of practice: Administrative Law Antitrust Banking, Finance Law and Project Finance Climate Change Compliance Corporate and Securities Corporate Criminal Law Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Environment and Consumer Insurance and Reinsurance Intellectual Property International Contracts International Trade Labor and Employment Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Real Estate Social Responsibility Tax Planning & Tax Controversies