Robson G. Barreto is a partner of the Veirano Advogados law firm with wide-ranging experience in international corporate practice, and has been active representing various clients of the firm in international commercial transactions, financial operations, structured planning and corporate affairs. He has worked extensively to set up the firm's practice in the areas of IT and telecommunications, and also has gained considerable experience in numerous transactions in telecommunications in Brazil, including regulatory actions involving the General Telecommunications Law and its regulations.

Education
Course on Corporate Law (1985)
Getulio Vargas Foundation

LL.B. (1984)
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro Law School

Significant Accomplishments
Robson Barreto was indicated by the English publication Chambers & Partners as an Attorney of Reference in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions and Telecommunications; was elected an Attorney of Reference in the areas of Internet & E-Commerce, Project Finance and Regulatory Communications by the Who s Who Legal survey conducted by the English group Law Business Research.

Professional Associations
Robson is a member of the Brazilian Bar Association (chapters of the States Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Ceara) and the International Bar Association (IBA). He has served on the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in the following positions: Chairman (2009 to 2010); Legislative Committee Member (1990 to 1996) and Chairman (1997 to 1998 and 2003 to 2005); Legal Advisor (2005 to 2006 and 2007 to 2008). On the American Bar Association, he served as Vice Chairman (1992 to 1993) and Chairman (1994 to 1995) of the Brazilian Law Subcommittee. He has also been a member of the ITechLaw (Computer Law Association) since 1996; Brazilian Association of IT Law and Telecommunications (ABDI) since 1992; Director from 2003 to 2005 and Tax Advisory Board member from 2007 to 2008; and member and Director of the Center for Law Firm Studies.