João Francisco Prisco Paraiso is the Managing Partner of Prisco Paraiso Advogados, where he advises Brazilian and international clients on complex legal, corporate and strategic matters.
With two decades of experience, João has developed a multidisciplinary practice encompassing Civil, Corporate, Real Estate, Tax and Environmental Law, combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of his clients’ businesses and strategic objectives. He advises companies across key sectors of the economy, with particular experience in the automotive, mining, healthcare, shipping, and oil and gas industries.

His advisory practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial matters, strategic transactions and negotiations, contracts, corporate restructuring and governance, as well as significant real estate investments and developments. He regularly assists senior management and shareholders in matters involving both legal complexity and broader commercial or institutional considerations.

João also has extensive experience in complex litigation and strategic dispute resolution, representing clients in significant civil, corporate and tax disputes before State and Federal Courts and Brazil’s higher courts. He regularly appears before the courts and has substantial experience delivering oral arguments in matters involving significant financial, legal and strategic interests.

His practice is distinguished by the integration of transactional, advisory and litigation perspectives, enabling him to address complex matters not only from a strictly legal standpoint, but also in light of their commercial, financial and strategic implications.

João is fluent in English and holds postgraduate qualifications in Strategic Litigation and Civil Procedure from PUC, Corporate Law and Capital Markets from FGV, and Finance from COPPEAD/UFRJ. He also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law from IBMEC.

Beyond his legal practice, João serves on the boards and steering committees of sports clubs and associations and provides pro bono legal assistance to nonprofit organizations.

He is co-author of O Direito de Retirada na Sociedade Anônima (The Right of Withdrawal in Corporations), 3rd edition, Lumen Juris, 2023.

Corporations”), 3rd Ed., Lumen Juris, 2023.

Gleydson leads the Tax Advisory and Litigation practice at Prisco Paraiso Advogados, advising Brazilian and international clients on complex tax matters, strategic planning and high-stakes disputes.

With approximately two decades of experience, including at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), he combines a strong background in tax advisory with extensive experience in judicial and administrative litigation. Gleydson regularly represents clients before Federal and State Courts, including the Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Region (TRF2) and the Rio de Janeiro State Court of Appeals (TJRJ), as well as before Federal, State and Municipal tax authorities.

His contentious practice encompasses complex tax assessments, tax foreclosure proceedings and disputes involving significant financial and business exposure. He advises companies across several key sectors of the economy, with particular experience in the shipping, oil and gas, automotive, mining, pulp and paper, chemicals and healthcare industries.

Gleydson’s advisory practice focuses on the interpretation and application of tax legislation, structuring and renegotiation of tax liabilities, recovery of tax credits, tax compliance and due diligence.

His experience enables him to approach tax matters from both contentious and advisory perspectives, developing strategies that take into account their broader legal, financial and commercial implications.In addition to leading the firm’s Tax practice, Gleydson is a partner in the Strategic Litigation and Estate Planning practices, advising clients on complex civil disputes as well as wealth structuring and succession matters.

Gleydson holds postgraduate degrees in Tax Law from PUC and Civil Procedure Law from UCAM, as well as an extension qualification in Accounting for Lawyers from IPEC.

He is a member of the Rio de Janeiro Tax Discussion Group (GDT-RIO).

As the firm’s most senior partner, Eliséa plays a central role in its management, strategic direction and institutional leadership.

With more than four decades of experience, she has developed a distinguished practice in tax advisory, with particular expertise in income taxation, capital gains, tax planning and succession planning.

Throughout her career, Eliséa has become a trusted adviser to individuals, families and businesses seeking sophisticated, secure and long-term solutions for the structuring, preservation and efficient management of assets and tax matters. Her approach combines extensive technical experience with a clear understanding of each client’s broader financial and succession objectives.

David is a partner in the Strategic Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice at Prisco Paraiso Advogados, where he represents Brazilian and international clients in complex disputes and advises on matters involving significant legal, financial and reputational exposure.

His practice spans contractual and corporate disputes, civil liability, banking and insurance, healthcare, real estate and consumer law, with experience before judicial and administrative authorities.

David also works closely with clients on dispute prevention, risk management and litigation strategy, advising on contentious and pre-contentious matters and helping businesses anticipate and manage potential legal exposure.

His approach combines strong litigation experience with a practical understanding of the commercial considerations underlying each dispute, allowing him to develop strategies aligned with his clients’ broader business objectives.

David is fluent in English and holds a postgraduate degree in Constitutional Civil Law from UERJ.

Letícia is a partner at Prisco Paraiso Advogados, with a multidisciplinary practice encompassing Real Estate, Contracts, Family and Succession, Canon and Consumer Law.

She advises individuals, families and businesses on both contentious and non-contentious matters, combining preventive legal counsel, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Her practice includes real estate transactions and related contractual matters, family and succession planning and disputes, as well as complex tax matters.Letícia holds a Master’s degree in Canon Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, both from the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (PUSC), in Rome.

She is also a professor of Canon Law and Family Law, bringing her academic background and interdisciplinary perspective to her legal practice.

Fluent in English, Italian and Spanish, Letícia is well positioned to advise clients on matters with international and cross-border dimensions.

In addition to her professional and academic activities, she provides pro bono legal assistance to nonprofit organizations.