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Roberto La Laina has a solid academic background and extensive experience in complex deals and disputes. In more than 25 years practising law, he has been actively involved in infrastructure projects (energy and oil & gas), EPC contracts and mergers and acquisitions. On the dispute resolution front, Roberto has been principal lawyer in strategic, business-critical commercial disputes in banking and finance, technology, corporate and agribusiness, and has also served as an arbitrator in infrastructure and M&A-related disputes.
His recent experience includes:
- Acting as arbitrator under the rules of the Arbitration Council of the State of São Paulo (CAESP) in disputes over electricity purchase transactions
- Assisting an ICT company in setting up a joint venture with competing companies, including structure, due diligence and negotiation of governing agreements
- Acting for a listed healthcare corporation in the acquisition of interests in other businesses, including CVM regulatory aspects
- Assisting the prevailing party in a leading case seeking annulment of an arbitration award
Education
Master in Civil and Business Law, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (2014)
Post-Graduation in Regulation and Concessions in the Brazilian Power and Oil & Gas Sectors, IBMEC (2002)
Post-Graduate Degree in Corporate and Business Law, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (1997)
Post-Graduation in Regulation and Concessions in the Brazilian Power and Oil & Gas Sectors, IBMEC (2002)
Post-Graduate Degree in Corporate and Business Law, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (1997)
Admissions and Professional Memberships
Brazilian Bar Association - São Paulo (OAB/SP)
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Brazilian lawyers for foreign companies, investors and law firms.