BRAZIL Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Diego Sens, Pablo Figueiredo and Maria Clara Ponciano Pupulin Figueiredo Sens Advogados Figueiredo Sens Advogados (FS) is a Brazilian law firm known for its strategic and multidisciplinary ap- proach to complex corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution matters. Founded in 2021, FS rapidly po- sitioned itself among the leading firms in Southern Brazil by combining technical excellence with a busi- ness-driven legal strategy. The firm advises national and international companies across key industries such as technology, infrastructure, energy, health- care, logistics and financial services. Its work cov- ers high-stakes corporate transactions, collective
and commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, as well as labour and tax matters before Brazil’s higher courts. FS’s team of over 15 professionals integrates corporate, dispute resolution, and public law exper- tise within a unified structure that enables agile, high- impact performance. Led by partners Pablo Figueire- do, Diego Sens, and Maria Clara Ponciano Pupulin, the firm has been recognised for delivering sophisti- cated, innovative, and result-oriented legal solutions in Brazil’s most dynamic sectors negotiations in complex corporate environments. His practice covers cross-border disputes, governance conflicts, and large-scale reorganisations in regulated sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) and has conducted research in civil procedure. Pablo frequently contributes to discussions on corporate governance and dispute resolution. Maria Clara Ponciano Pupulin is an equity partner at Figueiredo Sens, specialising in regulatory, international business, and strategic litigation matters. She has extensive experience advising on projects in regulated industries, as well as in interactions with major Brazilian regulatory agencies, including ANVISA, ANEEL, INCRA, ANPD, INPI, and CVM. With prior experience at European law firms, Maria Clara has advised on international business law, technology, and data protection. She holds a Master’s degree in international business, arbitration and tax law from the Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia (Italy) and currently oversees the firm’s internal operations and strategic development.
Authors
Diego Sens is a founding partner of Figueiredo Sens and a specialist in corporate and contract law, with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex shareholder agreements and international
commercial contracts. His practice focuses on contracts, corporate governance, and technology transactions, including SaaS, privacy, asset management, and private credit structures. Diego also leads projects for foreign companies seeking alignment with Brazilian regulations. He has expertise in artificial intelligence and legal operations (legal design generative AI and automation). Diego holds degrees from PUCPR, ABDCONST, and an MBA in tax management from USP/ESALQ, and is a member of World Commerce & Contracting.
Pablo Figueiredo is a founding partner of Figueiredo Sens and head of the firm’s dispute resolution and corporate practices. A corporate law specialist, he has extensive experience in high-value corporate
disputes, distressed M&A transactions, and strategic business litigation. Pablo is known for developing procedural strategies and leading sensitive
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