FAS Advogados, acting in cooperation with the international firm CMS, announced Andre Azeredo as the new partner in its Tax Litigation practice. This move reinforces the firm’s growth strategy, which aims to double its partner base by 2030 by leveraging internal talent, attracting strategic professionals, and strengthening practices considered priorities for clients.
The company’s expansion is part of a broader agenda to prepare the firm for a new operating model in the legal market, characterized by the increasing use of artificial intelligence, automation, and new technologies applied to the provision of legal services. In this context, FAS has invested in developing leaders capable of combining technical excellence, business acumen, close client relationships, and the ability to adapt to the sector’s transformations.
According to Paulo Focaccia , managing partner of FAS Advogados, organic growth is an essential part of the firm’s strategy. “Andre’s arrival reinforces a very important conviction for us: people make the difference. Valuing internal talent means recognizing not only technical excellence, but also commitment, collaboration, and identification with the firm’s culture. We have a clear growth plan and want to double our partner base by 2030, combining internal moves, like Andre’s, with strategic lateral hires. But this growth isn’t just quantitative. We want to be prepared for the new working model in the legal field, in which artificial intelligence and other technologies will play an increasingly important role in how we deliver value to clients,” Focaccia emphasized.
According to the managing partner, technological advancements demand a clear stance from law firms. “Our clients expect us to have an objective view of how we use these technologies responsibly, securely, and efficiently, and, above all, how they can benefit them in practice. Our strategy involves strengthening leadership that understands this new context, combines legal knowledge, strategic vision, and innovative capacity, and is prepared to support clients in an increasingly dynamic business environment,” he concluded.
For Andre, joining the firm represents recognition of a consistently built career. “Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to the development of a Tax Litigation practice focused on providing strategic solutions to clients, combining excellence and agility in service. On a personal level, I receive this achievement with gratitude and enthusiasm to continue contributing to the firm’s growth and the success of our clients,” he stated.
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With over seven years at FAS, Andre built his career at the firm through dedication, technical excellence, and a strong alignment with the firm’s institutional values. Over the past few years, he has played a key role in developing the Tax Litigation practice, contributing to a strategic approach focused on client engagement, value creation, and business acumen.
This move is part of FAS Advogados’ expansion agenda, which has been growing rapidly and systematically. The strategy combines strengthening core practices, developing internal leadership, bringing new talent into the firm, and using technology responsibly to enhance the firm’s efficiency, quality, and service capacity.
