Joaquim Augusto Melo de Queiroz is a partner at Giamundo Advogados and a specialist in the life sciences, healthcare, and electric power sectors. He advises domestic and international clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as across the electric power sector, on regulatory matters, complex projects, and negotiations with government authorities. He also has extensive experience in administrative and judicial disputes, and in arbitral proceedings.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Power Systems, Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (POLI-USP).
Postgraduate degree in Civil Procedure Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
MBA in Electrical Sector Business, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Recognized by leading legal rankings, especially in the life sciences and pharmaceutical areas, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Lexology Index (WWL), Leaders League, Acritas Stars, and Análise Advocacia.
Member of the São Paulo Lawyers Association – AASP
Member of the Instituto dos Advogados de São Paulo – IASP
Member of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee – CBAr.
Full Member of the Energy Law Committee of OAB/SP
Member of the Brazilian Institute of Energy Law – IBDE
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – CIArb
Member of the International Bar Association – IBA
Member of Young ICCA – International Council for Commercial Arbitration
Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Member of the Brazilian National Committee for Electric Power Generation and Transmission – CIGRE-Brasil.
