Coimbra & Chaves Advogados is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil specializing in tax and corporate law, M&A, structured operations and cross-border transactions.Directed the Firm’s International Business Desk with responsibility for cross-practice legal, tax and business advisory services to international clients with operations in Brazil or vice-versa directly or in concert with its international partner law firms. Frequent advisor to Brazilian HNW individuals and Family Offices in succession matters, immigration and international tax planning.

Bucyrus is the world leader in the design and manufacture of high productivity mining equipment for surface and underground mining. Bucyrus surface equipment is used for mining coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands and other minerals, and underground equipment is used primarily for mining coal. In addition to machine manufacturing, Bucyrus manufactures high-quality OEM parts and provides world-class support services for its equipment. Bucyrus is headquartered in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The company was acquired by CATERPILLAR, INC. in a widely reported transaction that closed in July 2011 and now operates under the name Caterpillar Global Mining LLC.With direct report to Southern Hemisphere SVP and global General Counsel recruited to implement and manage new in-house legal services structure for South America. Provided legal support for global/regional strategic alliance initiatives with big-five clients; assisted regions with negotiation of strategic distribution and agent agreements. Frequently called upon to direct complex negotiations for global supply chain initiatives. Responsible for contract review, analysis, drafting and negotiating on all matters including corporate compliance, sales and services, labor, immigration, product liability, environmental, marketing, anti-trust, tax and transfer pricing issues applicable to South America. Supported the development and enforcement of global legal policies and procedures. Managed and coordinated work of outside counsels, including litigation, dispute resolution and related budgeting. Had constant travel activity on South American continent and Southern Hemisphere in general. Retained to work on regional transition team from July to November 2011.

Retained by Brazilian and overseas companies as consultant on private equity investments in fields of bio-energy and healthcare. Advised on international business contract negotiations, aircraft acquisitions, real estate holdings, import/export regulatory issues and start-up IT/IS business operations.

Recruited to multiple leadership roles and charged with maximizing national and international business organizational structures and operations. Consulted on disposition of business ventures and legal matters including business contracts, intellectual property matters, labor law, HR and general insurance issues. Reported on all holding company matters directly to owner and President.

Recruited directly by Principal, Chairman, and CEO to play key role in creation of international and domestic strategies to drive business growth. Translated commercial objectives into executable and profitable international and domestic strategies, actions and organizational plans. Ensured optimal implementation and operation of organizational infrastructures and optimization of tax and corporate structures.Identified and managed national and international investment opportunities. Held full legal responsibility for all international contract negotiations. Led negotiations for acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Developed international intellectual property policies.Guided full spectrum of owner’s diverse interests, including health insurance, clinical laboratories, hospitals and outpatient clinics, rescue and aviation services, food services, taxes, and personal and corporate investments. Managed international aircraft acquisition and aviation lease contract negotiations. Reported directly to Chairman and CEO.

Directed corporate and individual tax services in São Paulo, Brazil. Led team of 25 professionals performing advanced international tax work and business practice support for clients. Played instrumental role in restructuring and expanding E&Y's international tax practice in Brazil by sucessfully developing international tax group. Established and directed first Brazilian Tax Desk for E&Y International Tax Services Group in New York.