Azevedo Sette Advogados is pleased to announce that lawyers Piero Sellan, Rodrigo Tambuque Rodrigues, and Sergio Mirisola Soda have joined the São Paulo office as new partners, while Cintia Robin has been appointed as a new consultant. These professionals are highly recognized in the market and are considered references in their respective areas of expertise.
Piero strengthens the firm’s TMT – Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, as well as Privacy and Data Protection practices, bringing over 20 years of experience primarily in regulatory, contractual, and competition matters. His focus has been on the telecommunications, audiovisual, and new technologies sectors, having participated in major mergers and acquisitions in the media and telecom industries.
The new partner holds a degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, a specialization in Law and Economics from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), and a postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property, Media, and Entertainment Law from Escola Superior da Advocacia – ESA OAB/SP.
Piero has served as an executive in the legal departments of multinational companies in the banking, media, telecommunications, and technology sectors. Additionally, he worked as a legal specialist at the Ministry of Finance in the Secretariat of Economic Monitoring (SEAE-MF) and as a coordinating partner for TMT practices at prominent business law firms. His expertise encompasses TMT, Regulatory Law, Competition, Government Relations, and transactional advisory in complex and strategic negotiations. He will continue his career at Azevedo Sette, working closely with partners Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Danielle Chipranski Cavalcante.
Rodrigo joins as a partner in Litigation and Real Estate, areas in which he has practiced for over 19 years. His work has focused on corporate and real estate civil litigation, advising numerous clients and handling highly complex projects in a personalized manner. He also has extensive experience in handling cases before State and Superior Courts.
His expertise includes litigation involving corporate matters such as company dissolutions, accountability actions, and the execution of specific obligations outlined in shareholder agreements. Additionally, he has significant experience with real estate developments, subdivisions, and shopping malls. His practice covers managing a broad range of lawsuits, including eviction, renovation, revision, enforcement of extrajudicial instruments, and indemnity claims, as well as providing advisory services on contracts and condominium regulations.
Rodrigo holds a law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and postgraduate degrees in Corporate Law from FGV/SP and Environmental Law from PUC/SP. He is a member of the GRI Club (Global Real Estate Brazil Institute) and its Legal Committee. He has also served as an assistant professor in Environmental Law specialization courses and has held leadership positions in business and real estate litigation at esteemed business law firms.
Rodrigo will collaborate with Sergio, a returning partner at Azevedo Sette, who will lead the civil litigation, real estate, and middle-market portfolios.
With over 18 years of experience in civil liability, copyright, class actions, and real estate litigation, Sergio is known for combining technical expertise with results-driven strategies aligned with client needs. He has handled significant cases for companies in the retail, automotive, technology, and infrastructure sectors, among others.
A postgraduate in Civil Liability from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV/SP) and a graduate of Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Sergio has been recognized in the Análise Advocacia 500 guide as a reference for companies in the Automotive and Auto Parts sector and by International Benchmark Litigation for his excellence in Litigation in Brazil.
In addition to the new partners, Azevedo Sette Advogados welcomes Cíntia Robin to its advisory board. With over 20 years of experience in advising clients on complex tax issues and developing succession and international estate planning strategies, Cíntia is known for her multidisciplinary expertise, gained throughout her career in global markets.
Cíntia holds an LL.M. in International Taxation from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, where she received a full scholarship, and a specialization in International Taxation from FGV/SP. Her educational background also includes a Foreign Trade course at Aduaneiras, a postgraduate degree in Tax Law from PUC/SP, and a technical qualification in Accounting, further expanding her expertise.
Throughout her career, Cíntia has built a strong international profile, with experience in several European countries, including Luxembourg, where she served as a senior consultant at global consulting firms. She has also attended courses on international treaties in Poland and completed an internship in the Netherlands.
Furthermore, 12 new lawyers with outstanding professional backgrounds and expertise in their respective fields have joined the firm.
“We are extremely happy to welcome new talents who will add value to our already highly competent team of professionals and who share our commitment to excellent client service. We are confident that the new partners and lawyers will make significant contributions to the continued and sustained growth of Azevedo Sette Advogados,” stated senior partner Luiz A. Sette.
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