Viana Bandeira Advogados
Viana Bandeira Advogados is a law firm specializing in offering strategic and personalized legal solutions, with expertise in corporate law, capital solutions, financial transactions, dispute resolution, succession, and consultancy as a trusted advisor. We work diligently and efficiently to support our clients at every stage of their legal needs, providing certainty and reliability in every decision.
We advise both domestic and international clients, residents and non-residents, adopting an approach tailored to the specific objectives of each project. Our team combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, enabling us to deliver practical and effective solutions that meet market demands and address the unique challenges of each case.
Our commitment goes beyond conventional legal assistance. We aim to create solutions that provide value in both the short and long term, strengthening our clients’ business interests and protecting their assets and goals. We operate with transparency, agility, and a strategic vision, empowering our clients to move forward with confidence and security at every step.
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Viana Bandeira Advogados is led by Luiz Octávio Villela de Viana Bandeira, an attorney with over 15 years of experience in business and financial law, both in Brazil and internationally. With a solid academic background and professional experience at the legal departments of Nubank, Google, and HSBC, he has advised financial institutions, technology companies, and fintechs on complex transactions, operational structuring, and regulatory compliance. His work is distinguished by his ability to anticipate trends and mitigate risks, ensuring legal certainty and operational efficiency for his clients.
In addition to his legal practice, Luiz Octávio Bandeira plays an active role in the development of legislative and regulatory policies and studies, contributing to the evolution of Brazil’s legal landscape. He is the author and co-author of articles on financial and business law and serves as a guest lecturer in postgraduate courses. Under his leadership, Viana Bandeira Advogados combines technical excellence with an innovative approach, acting as a strategic partner for individuals and companies seeking growth and legal certainty in an ever-changing market.
Education
PhD in Civil Law from the Faculty of Law of Largo de São Francisco – USP, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business and Commercial Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science – LSE, Specialist in Business Contracts from FGV-SP, Master’s Degree in Civil Law, and Bachelor’s Degree in Law from PUC-SP.
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Associations
- Member of the Institute of Private Law (IDiP)
- Member of the Brazilian Institute for Studies of Civil Liability (IBERC)
- Member of the Legal Studies Network on Digital Currency (REAL)
- Member of the Third-Party Litigation Funding Commission at OAB/RJ
Other Publications
- “The Limitation Liability Clauses in Civil Liability in the Reform of the Civil Code” (co-authored with Nelson Roservald. November 5, 2024. Available at: https://www.migalhas.com.br/coluna/reforma-do-codigo-civil/419328/a-clausula-de-nao-indenizar-na-responsabilidade-civil-na-reforma-do-cc)
- “What is the Significant Content of the So-Called Principle of Full Reparation?” (Contemporary Civil Law Review. Vol. 32. Year 9. p. 257-289. São Paulo: Ed. RT, July/Sept. 2022).
- “Notes on the Nature and Scope of the Strict Liability of Legal Entities for Acts Against Public Administration in the Anti-Corruption Law” (In: Anti-Corruption Law: An Interdisciplinary Analysis. Liber Ars, 2015)
- “The Social Function of Property – The Case of the Pinheirinho Favela” (Forum of Civil Law Review, Belo Horizonte, v. 3 · Aug 1, 2013)
- “Fault in Contractual Civil Liability – The Analysis of Fault Within an Imputation Nexus” (Brazilian Journal of Civil, Constitutional, and Consumer Law, São Paulo, v. 4, n. 14 · June 1, 2012)
- “Lease in Shopping Centers: Issues on Contractual Typification and Legal Regulation” (Brazilian Journal of Civil, Constitutional, and Consumer Law, São Paulo, v. 4, n. 13 · March 1, 2012)
