Following its strategy of growth and strengthening its regional presence, TozziniFreire Advogados, one of the leading law firms in Latin America, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, announced the opening of its new headquarters in Belo Horizonte (MG). This initiative reinforces the firm’s commitment to the Minas Gerais market and expands its capacity to serve local, national, and international clients doing business in the state.
Located in the heart of one of the main business hubs of the capital of Minas Gerais, the new headquarters will be at Av. do Contorno, 6594, 15th floor – Amadeus Business Tower – Bairro Funcionários – Belo Horizonte.
This expansion reflects the growing importance of Minas Gerais in the Brazilian economy. In 2025, the state recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of R$ 1.157 trillion, solidifying its position as one of the country’s largest economies. This performance was driven by the strength of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, commerce, and services, reflecting the diversification and resilience of the Minas Gerais economy.
The state remains a relevant destination for new business projects and major transactions, strengthening its role as one of the main drivers of Brazilian economic development.
According to Carlos Mello, head of the TozziniFreire Business Group, the physical presence in Belo Horizonte reinforces the firm’s strategy of closely monitoring the evolution of regional markets and meeting the needs of clients more closely.
“Minas Gerais boasts one of the most important business environments in the country, with a diversified economy, leading companies in their sectors, and a growing volume of investment. The state represents approximately 9% of Brazil’s GDP and stands out for the strength of its mining, agribusiness, industrial, infrastructure, and services sectors. The opening of this office reinforces our strategy of being ever closer to our clients and the country’s main economic development centers, offering sophisticated and multidisciplinary legal advice to support their business projects and challenges,” he stated.
The new headquarters also reflects the growing prominence of Minas Gerais companies in corporate operations, investments, financing, business reorganizations, infrastructure projects and capital market transactions, areas that are gaining relevance in the face of the expansion of the state’s economic activity.
For Gustavo Rugani, partner in the areas of Capital Markets, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions, the opening of the office represents a natural move given the strategic importance of Minas Gerais for the national business environment.
“Minas Gerais is home to leading companies in various sectors of the economy and is increasingly important for strategic operations. Our presence in Belo Horizonte allows us to strengthen relationships through unique proximity to clients and offer comprehensive and integrated legal support to clients operating in the state, in Brazil, and abroad,” he emphasized.
