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Switzerland

Global legal director of Gearbulk, a multinational company active in the segments of maritime transportation, port terminals and transhipment; controller of G2 Ocean, the world's largest operator of open hatch marine vessels, focused on special cargo and commodities transportation. Structured the global legal department of Gearbulk and G2 Ocean Brazil with the objective of consolidating risk assessment mechanisms and preventive measures. Responsible for the administration of a… Show more Global legal director of Gearbulk, a multinational company active in the segments of maritime transportation, port terminals and transhipment; controller of G2 Ocean, the world's largest operator of open hatch marine vessels, focused on special cargo and commodities transportation. Structured the global legal department of Gearbulk and G2 Ocean Brazil with the objective of consolidating risk assessment mechanisms and preventive measures. Responsible for the administration of a multidisciplinary team of internal lawyers and external legal advisors with contractual, labor, civil, tax, port/regulatory and maritime experience; active in cargo transportation and operational claims and in the control of legal provisions for an average of 200 administrative and judicial proceedings. Leads structured transactions, corporate reorganizations, divestments, mergers and acquisitions.Responsible for Gearbulk's global compliance committee; effective member of Gearbulk's global ESG committee, effective member of the joint compliance committee formed by the Gearbulk, Grieg Star and G2 Ocean groups. Global Data Protection Officer of Gearbulk. On these fronts, proactively discusses measures aimed at consolidating Gearbulk's corporate governance and devises policies to continuously strengthen internal compliance practices, business ethics, anti-corruption, personal data protection and transparency. Country Manager of Gearbulk in Brazil, responsible for the results and performance of GB Terminais Brasil S.A., a public concession company operating Terminal 31 in the Port of Santos. This role covers the definition of strategic goals to increase productivity, reduce costs and the planning, management and development of operations and administrative backoffice functions (human resources, financial, administrative, legal). Statutory officer and legal representative of all Gearbulk group companies in Brazil. Conducts Gearbulk's institutional affairs in Brazil. Show less

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Hired by the international shareholders as head of the legal department to restructure and reformulate contractual, corporate, labor, environmental, tax and compliance practices. Coordinated strategic transactions, such as the split of assets amounting to BRL 150 million; debt restructuring transactions through the issue of debentures and international loans, involving approximately BRL 600 million; and the Company's judicial recovery. Renegotiated agreements with all external… Show more Hired by the international shareholders as head of the legal department to restructure and reformulate contractual, corporate, labor, environmental, tax and compliance practices. Coordinated strategic transactions, such as the split of assets amounting to BRL 150 million; debt restructuring transactions through the issue of debentures and international loans, involving approximately BRL 600 million; and the Company's judicial recovery. Renegotiated agreements with all external legal services providers targeting cost reduction and the increase of efficiency on the supervision of approximately 300 lawsuits and collective civil claims involving an estimated amount of BRL 134 million.Responsible for the legal advice to consulting matters and disputes over tax, labor, mineral, environmental and contractual aspects, involving matters such as operating permits, tax incentives and negotiation of agreements in general and collective bargaining agreements with unions. Conducted meetings of the Board of Directors and managed the Company's shareholders' agreement. Assisted the Company regarding its affairs with Brazilian public authorities, in accordance with the Brazilian Corruption Practices Act.Member of the Company’s Ethics Committee, designed corporate governance internal practices and controls, restructured the Code of Conduct and established the Company's ombudsman.Managed an internal multidisciplinary staff and outsourced law firms. Show less

Brought on board to coordinate and provide strategic legal advice to the company’s highly successful IPO, which attracted USD1.5 billion in 2010. Responsible for the legal and strategic advice regarding a high-profile multiple jurisdictional merger involving a joint-stock company from Canada and the creation of a Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) program. This deal was awarded by Latin Lawyer as one of the top three outbound investment transactions in 2011. Coordinated the Company’s… Show more Brought on board to coordinate and provide strategic legal advice to the company’s highly successful IPO, which attracted USD1.5 billion in 2010. Responsible for the legal and strategic advice regarding a high-profile multiple jurisdictional merger involving a joint-stock company from Canada and the creation of a Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) program. This deal was awarded by Latin Lawyer as one of the top three outbound investment transactions in 2011. Coordinated the Company’s international corporate restructuring to streamline tax impacts of approximately US$200 million.Developed and supervised the compliance with the obligations imposed by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM); the Novo Mercado segment, the strictest corporate governance segment of the B3; and the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSX-V). Created and enforced the Company’s corporate governance mechanisms by developing its code of ethics and processing trainings on insider trading practices and public disclosure of material information. Discussed the scope and operational mechanics of the Company’s hotline and designed an internal policy and a training to mitigate violations of the Foreign Corruption Practices Act – FCPA and UK Bribery Act – UKBA.Structured and assisted the compliance, risk, audit and compensation committees. Developed and advised the implementation of retention and stock-based incentive plans.Management of in house counsels and outsourced legal advisors worldwide. Show less

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Developed the corporate legal practice in the firm with an interactive and hands-on approach to the client. Coordinated the legal support to corporate transactions in the infrastructure segment and private placements of shares for a Brazilian oil and gas organization, raising approximately US$ 260 million.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

Invited to join the M&A practice in the firm to support and coordinate legal teams at several corporate transactions in the mining, pharmaceutical, infrastructure and education segments such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and private equity investments.

New York, Ny

Involved in Reg. S/144A initial public offerings by participating in drafting sessions, drafting offering memoranda, performing due diligence and revising transaction documents.

Rio De Janeiro E Região, Brasil

Provided legal advice and assisted the board of directors, executive officers, fiscal councils, investment funds and corporations acquired following their privatization between Opportunity and Citicorp Venture Capital (CVC/Opportunity). Advised on the implementation of cross-border investment structures and divestment strategies; involved in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate reorganizations. Actively participated in the well succeeded takeover strategy and supervised outside… Show more Provided legal advice and assisted the board of directors, executive officers, fiscal councils, investment funds and corporations acquired following their privatization between Opportunity and Citicorp Venture Capital (CVC/Opportunity). Advised on the implementation of cross-border investment structures and divestment strategies; involved in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate reorganizations. Actively participated in the well succeeded takeover strategy and supervised outside counsel’s handling of the multi-jurisdictional dispute towards the corporate control of Brazilian infrastructure corporations. Show less

High Performance Leadership - Advanced Leadership And Negotiation

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Intensive Program - Privacy And Data Protection

Exponential Innovation And Strategy Program

Executive Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Laws (Llm), Corporate Law And Capital Markets

J.D. Degree