Excellence, tradition and ethics. Based on such principles, Araújo e Policastro Advogados
has built its reputation as one of the most respected law firms in Brazil, with a recognized
experience in a full range of legal matters, especially in the corporate and international
practices. It is a traditional law firm located in the city of São Paulo, since its foundation in
1962.
The firm has developed an internationally-oriented practice in Brazil since the 70's and
expanded into all legal areas for assistance in and outside Brazil.
The firm's client base includes several large foreign companies doing business in Brazil in
a vast range of activities as well as leading Brazilian companies operating both in Brazil
and worldwide. The firm represents financial institutions, multinationals and Brazilian
companies in a wide range of industries' sector. Among its clients are companies of the
energy, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, communication, mining, agriculture,
automotive and construction sector.
In 2007, the firm opened an office in the city of Rio de Janeiro, headed by our senior partner Maria Aparecida Seabra Fagundes, which is well prepared to give support to clients in all areas of legal practices.