Cescon Barrieu Advogados announced the addition of three new partners as part of its growth strategy. Paloma Lima will join the Infrastructure and Project Finance practice in São Paulo, while Clarissa Viana and João Paulo Ayres will strengthen the Tax practice in Belo Horizonte.
This move expands the firm’s capabilities in key areas for the major transformations of the Brazilian economy. On the one hand, infrastructure, driven by investments, concessions, and the energy transition. On the other, the tax system, which is acquiring increasing strategic importance in light of reforms and growing regulatory complexity.
Beyond simply expanding our teams, “we are reinforcing our role as a legal intelligence center capable of connecting different specialties to support decisions, drive projects and anticipate risks in increasingly complex scenarios.”
“These new hires reflect our vision for growth: bringing together talent that combines technical excellence, business acumen, and comprehensive performance. We are investing where our clients will most need strategy, experience, and execution capabilities,” said Alexandre Barreto , managing partner of Cescon Barrieu.
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With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record at other leading firms, Paloma is widely recognized for her international work and expertise in regulated sectors such as energy, oil and gas, sanitation, and logistics. Her practice focuses on structured finance, with a strong specialization in non-recourse transactions that connect the national project portfolio with global investors.
Clarissa has a solid track record advising clients in diverse economic sectors, including mining, steel, automotive, services, and real estate. Her tax practice is distinguished by its leadership in complex and strategic cases, both in administrative and judicial proceedings, with a particular focus on the CFEM (Financial Compensation for Mining Exploration), federal, state, and municipal taxes, and tax transactions.
João Paulo specializes in tax consulting and litigation, focusing on diverse market segments, with a solid and recognized track record serving the mining, steel, agribusiness, infrastructure, and general industrial sectors. His experience includes significant successes in overturning tax assessments and recovering tax credits, as well as his involvement in strategic lawsuits and transactions, optimizing the businesses of clients with diverse profiles.
