TozziniFreire Expands its Presence with a Diverse Delegation at IBA Annual Conference 2026

Published on Sep 25, 2026

TozziniFreire, one of the most recognized full-service law firms in Brazil and internationally, will participate in another edition of the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference. The delegation will include ten partners from different practice areas and industry sectors, as well as members of some of our international desks, which connect the firm to key markets across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Aligned with the firm's international expansion strategy, the team will take this opportunity to discuss relevant topics to the global legal market, share knowledge, strengthen professional networks, and foster new opportunities for global collaboration.

According to Fernando Serec, CEO of TozziniFreire and a member of the delegation, "The composition of the group reflects our multidisciplinary and international approach. The conference is an opportunity to closely follow developments shaping the legal market in different countries, exchange ideas with professionals from around the world, and bring back perspectives that help support our clients in an increasingly global and connected environment."

See below TozziniFreire’s delegation:

  • Alexei Bonamin, partner in the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Private Equity practices. Member of the IBA Securities and Capital Markets Committee Advisory Board, as well as the firm's representative within the association's member group.
  • Carlos Mello, head of the Transactional Group, responsible for the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions practices, and a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
  • Cinthia de Lamare, partner in the Restructuring & Insolvency and Dispute Resolution practices, and an IBA Insolvency Section officer.
  • Fernando Serec, CEO of TozziniFreire and head of the Dispute Resolution practice.
  • Giovanni Falcetta, partner in the Compliance & Investigations and Crisis Management practices. He is responsible for the firm's EMEA Desk and Italian Desk.
  • Guilherme Ribas, partner in the Antitrust and Crisis Management practices, member of the firm's Executive Committee, and officer of the IBA Communications Law Committee.
  • Karla Lini Maeji, partner in the Compliance & Investigations practice and officer of the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee.
  • Laura Souza, partner in the Infrastructure & Energy practice.
  • Marcelo Calliari, head of the Antitrust team and partner in the International Trade practice. Former chair of the IBA International Trade and Customs Law Committee.
  • Rubens Granja, head of Life Sciences & Healthcare practice, and officer of the IBA Agriculture and Food Section.

About the International Bar Association

Founded in 1947, the IBA currently has more than 80,000 members and approximately 190 law societies and bar associations from around 170 countries. The conference will take place from October 4 to 9, in Copenhagen, Denmark, at the Bella Center Copenhagen.

Learn more about our delegation and TozziniFreire’s international presence on our dedicated event page https://tozzinifreire.com.br/en/iba/

About TozziniFreire Advogados

TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Campinas), including in New York, TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country's economy in recent decades. The relevance of our work has been recognized by specialized national and international publications, considering independent research interviews with professionals from the largest companies in the world. TozziniFreire and its partners are constantly referred to as leaders handling notable matters in the most varied business law practices. For further information, follow us on our social media channels and check out our website at www.tozzinifreire.com.br.