Anne-Catherine Brunschwig

Corporate and M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Contracts, Compliance and Data Protection

Languages:

French, Portuguese and English


Anne is an associate and managing partner of GT Lawyers' branch in Rio, which was inaugurated in 2017. She works in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investments, corporate contracts, Compliance, and Data Privacy. 

Anne specializes in cross-border operations involving Canadian or French companies. She advises her clients on the establishment and reorganization of their companies, the structuring of joint-venture contracts and other forms of business partnerships, as well as foreign investments in Brazil. As the responsible associate of the Compliance and Personal Data Protection department at the firm, she advises companies on compliance with Anti-corruption and Personal Data Protection laws. 

Vice-Presidente da Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Canadá (CCBC), mandatos 2017-2019, 2019-2021 e 2021-2023. Coordena também as atividades da CCBC no Rio de Janeiro desde 2016. Diretora estatuaria jurídica da CCBC, mandato 2023-2025. Membro do Barreau du Québec (OAB Québec – Canadá), além de ser membro da OAB do Rio de Janeiro e de São Paulo.


Education:

  • Professional Certification in Anti-Corruption Compliance CPC-A (FGV)
  • Professional Certification in Anti-Corruption Compliance CPC-A (FGV)
  • Revalidation of the Bachelor's degree in Law - Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • MBA in economics and business law - FGV - Fundação Getúlio Vargas Rio de Janeiro
  • École du Barrreau du Québec, Montréal – Canadá; LLB. Bacharel em Direito pela Universidade de Montreal

Labour Law

Languages:

English and Portuguese


Experience with strategic labour law, both in consultancy and litigation 

She has experience in the labour area, as well as advising clients from various sectors, especially civil construction and financial institutions.


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree by Faculty of Law of Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas – FMU

Civil, Contractual, Real Estate and Intellectual Property

Languages:

English and Portuguese


Acting in consulting, judicial and administrative litigation in the civil, contractual, real estate, and intellectual property areas.

With experience and business experience, as well as advising clients in the Franchising area.


Education:

  • Bachelor degree´s in Law by the FIEO University Center - Unifieo
  • Pós-Graduação Direito Penal e Processual Penal – Damásio Educacional
  • Graduate studies degree in Social Security Law - Universidade Candido Mendes

Corporate and M&A

Languages:

French, English and Portuguese


Lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in the areas of Corporate, Business Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Foreign Investments, Corporate Governance.

  • Founding Partner GT Lawyers (2013)
  • Naming Partner Escritório ASGV (março 2012 – maio 2013)
  • Sócia de Gouveia Vieira advogados (outubro 1999 – março 2012)
  • Professor and Coordinator of the Latin American Economics Course at EM Lyon Business School – Juriste Manager International since 2003
  • Member of the Board of the France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce between 2003 and 2016
  • Member of the Board and Director of the Alliance Française in São Paulo between 2007 and 2009
  • Director of the France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce between 2013 and 2016
  • Recognized by Chambers and Partners France as a foreign specialist for Brazil in Corporate/M&A and named in Latin Lawyer 250
  • Most admired lawyer in several rankings by Análise Advocacia (Ranking of the best law firms and lawyers in Brazil)

Education:

  • Degree in Law from the Jean Moulin Lyon III University
  • Bachelor's degree by the School of Law of the University of São Paulo – USP
  • Master in European and International Community Law (DESS) from Jean Moulin Lyon III University