Felipe Hanszmann
About Felipe Hanszmann
Felipe Hanszmann is a Supervising Professor at the New Technologies' Legal Clinic (Lajunt) and a Partner at Vieira Rezende Advogados. He has extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory matters, and serves on various boards and committees in Brazil.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Felipe Hanszmann serves as a Supervising Professor at the New Technologies' Legal Clinic (LAJUNT) at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2016. He also holds the position of Lecturer in Corporate Law and Capital Markets within the Post-Graduate program at FGV since 2013. His involvement with FGV emphasizes his commitment to legal education and the development of future legal professionals in Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Felipe Hanszmann has a solid educational background in law. He studied at UERJ, where he graduated with a degree in Law from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his studies at FGV, achieving specializations in Corporate Law in 2005 and Tax Law in 2007. Additionally, he obtained an LLM in Corporate Law from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2010 to 2011. His educational pursuits have equipped him with extensive knowledge in various legal fields.
Background
Felipe Hanszmann has a diverse professional background in the legal sector. He began his career as an intern at Baker & McKenzie from 2003 to 2005. He then worked as a Corporate Law Teaching Assistant at Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2006. His experience includes roles as Legal Counsel at Suzano Papel e Celulose for four months in 2009 and as an International Associate at Wikborg, Rein & Co. in London for three months in 2011.
Achievements
Felipe Hanszmann has made significant contributions to the legal field. He co-founded Nós8, a platform aimed at sharing legal knowledge with innovative entrepreneurs. He edits an annual collection of articles titled 'Atualidades em Direito Societário e Mercado de Capitais,' focusing on Corporate Law and Capital Markets. Additionally, he serves on the technical team of the Brazilian Takeover Panel and acts as an arbitrator in international arbitration cases.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Felipe Hanszmann is currently a Partner at Vieira Rezende Advogados, a position he has held since 2005. He also serves as a Board Member for Smart People Technology Spain since 2019 and for ACHA-Americas Continental Health Alliance since 2022. In 2022, he became the Chairman of the Comissão sobre Aspectos Jurídicos do Empreendedorismo e das Startups at OAB/RJ. His current roles reflect his active engagement in both legal practice and advisory capacities.