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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Verdana; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">Our mission is to be a worldwide consistent source of high quality orange juice, its products and services, adding value to the citrus business, respecting the community and the environment.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Citrus Products, Inc. Membership Type: Patron Primary Industry: Food, Beverages and Dining

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Fundação Lemann Membership Type: Patron

<p>Founded in 2002 by Jorge Paulo Lemann, the Lemann Foundation is a non-for-profit family...

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<p>HSBC&rsquo;s end-to-end securities services make it easier for you to navigate today&rsquo;s international financial markets. Working closely with you, we&rsquo;ll tailor a solution unique to your business goals using our fully customisable fund administration, global custody and direct custody and clearing, and corporate trust and loan agency services. When you choose HSBC you&rsquo;ll become part of one of the world&rsquo;s largest and strongest securities services networks with assets of more than USD6.4 trillion under custody (as at February 2015). This global network is combined with specialist emerging market expertise, giving you the confidence to go where the growth is and take advantage of new opportunities anywhere in the world.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Membership Type: Patron Primary Industry: Financial Services and Banking

<p>HSBC&rsquo;s end-to-end securities services make it easier for you to navigate...

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Instituto Ling Membership Type: Patron

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Our story began in 1995 at the initiative of the couple Sheun Ming...

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<p> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Since its foundation, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados has taken up the challenge to offer legal solutions that may provide proper responses to corporate demands and support to clients&prime; decision making.</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The firm has built a trajectory based on soundness, credibility and on the quality of services provided. &nbsp;It was born from the professional intersection of similar views of the world.&nbsp;</span><b style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;</b><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Our history dates back to 1992, when a group of attorneys who had been working together for over two decades decided to establish Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga</span><b style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;</b><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Advogados with the purpose of creating a&nbsp;</span><i style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">boutique</i><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;law office. Together with another 10 attorneys, they gave life to the idea of a business practice focused on specific specialization areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">With the purpose of generating professional opportunities and challenges, and responding to greater demands from clients, the</span><i style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">boutique</i><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;model quickly turned into to the current&nbsp;</span><i style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">full service&nbsp;</i><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">concept.&nbsp;</span><i style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;</i><span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">As a result, we expanded our facilities and areas of practice, as well as our client portfolio, and the number of employees increased significantly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Fully tuned to the dynamics of the events, Mattos Filho played a key role in various important moments of Brazil&prime;s recent history. &nbsp;During this period, the office became a leading company in the Brazilian law segment, as result of our efforts and dedication. &nbsp;This expansion was driven by our identity and fostered by the environment in which we are involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The office currently counts on approximately 650 employees, of which over 250 integrate the team of law professionals whose areas of practice are based on ethics, professionalism and recognized expertise.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Mattos Filho has its headquarters in S&atilde;o Paulo, and another three offices in major urban centers: Rio de Janeiro, Bras&iacute;lia and New York.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">In addition to being located in Latin America&rsquo;s most important financial and business center, our S&atilde;o Paulo office conducts the greatest part of our business and is seen as a center for training, education and qualification programs for law professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">The activities performed by our Rio de Janeiro office include the provision of services to relevant clients, as well as the key manufacturers located in the region, including companies in the oil and gas industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Advisory services to clients requiring interaction with governmental agencies and bodies, and the monitoring of legislative proceedings and litigations with the Superior Courts are the main feature of the activities developed by Mattos Fillho office in Bras&iacute;lia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Our New York office gives assistance to international clients in search of guidance on Brazilian law issues, and offers support to Brazilian clients doing business abroad.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Our national and international recognition derives from our availability to assist clients in an individual manner, as well as from our initiatives to maintain an upfront position and offer advantageous solutions to our clients.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <br style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /> <span style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136); line-height: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Ethics, solidarity, excellence and respect are values that pervade our activities and stimulate our respect for diversity, as well as our good relationship within the political, cultural and economic scopes. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados LLP Membership Type: Patron Primary Industry: Legal Services

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<p> Petrobras&rsquo; history parallels the history of Brazilian oil itself. The company entered the 21st century facing challenges efficiently and proactively, and has positioned itself for continued robust growth. Petr&oacute;leo Brasileiro S/A is: - An integrated company that performs oil and oil byproduct exploration, production, refining, marketing, and transportation, both in Brazil and abroad; - An energy company with a huge social responsibility and one that is deeply concerned with environmental preservation; - A company that boasts countless records in the energy sector and has earned strong international recognition; More than 100 production platforms, sixteen refineries, 30,000 kilometers of ducts and more than 6,000 gas stations. Wherever you go in Brazil, Petrobras&rsquo; strong presence becomes readily apparent, contributing to the nation&#39;s continued development. Petrobras is headquartered in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and has offices and administration managers in major Brazilian cities, such as Salvador, Brasilia and S&atilde;o Paulo. Given the new highly competitive scenario of the energy industry, Petrobras has taken a new stance toward the future, using the most modern management tools. This new stance is helping the company achieve its strategic goals of growth, internationalization, profitability and productivity. And Petrobras is also present in other countries, namely Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Nigeria, and the United States, as well as having the support of its overseas offices in New York and Japan.</p>
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS Membership Type: Patron

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Petrobras&rsquo; history parallels the history of Brazilian oil itself. The...

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