Allen & Overy (A&O) has formally launched in Sao Paulo, opening an office led by New York-based project finance partner Bob Kartheiser, who also co-heads the law firm's Latin America practice groupKartheiser will split his time between New York and Brazil while senior counsel Bruno Soares has relocated to Brazil full time. The office will start out with three full-time lawyers on the ground in Sao Paulo. Around 30 of the magic circle firm's lawyers have a Latin America focus.Kartheiser said: "There was a clear client-driven need to open in Sao Paulo. Brazil is a very large, very dynamic market. Servicing our clients there requires a day-in, day-out presence and specialised dedication of resources. We are excited to provide that."A&O senior partner David Morley added: "This is a natural extension of the work we have been doing throughout the region for years."A&O's launch follows several openings in the Brazilian city over the last year, however most have been US firms. These include Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, which opened in Brazil earlier this year, and Proskauer Rose. New York's Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is also planning to launch in the city.
October 02, 2008 at 01:54 AM
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Allen & Overy (A&O) has formally launched in Sao Paulo, opening an office led by New York-based project finance partner Bob Kartheiser, who also co-heads the law firm’s Latin America practice group
Kartheiser will split his time between New York and Brazil while senior counsel Bruno Soares has relocated to Brazil full time. The office will start out with three full-time lawyers on the ground in Sao Paulo. Around 30 of the magic circle firm’s lawyers have a Latin America focus.
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