ROBERTO PORTO FARINON is Founding Partner of the Law Firm Farinon, Carvalho da Silva & Advogados Associados. Graduated in Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) in December 1972.

He was awarded by the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio Grande do Sul Chapter – (OAB/RS) with the “Osvaldo Vergara Medal of Honor”, the highest award given by OAB/RS to the attorneys that stand out in their professional careers.

He was also awarded with the “2002 Expocargo Award” in recognition for his professional practice related to import and export activities.

He is a Consulting Member of the Special Committee of Maritime, Port and Customs Law of the Brazilian Bar Association (CEDMPA) – Rio Grande Subchapter.

His Professional practice is well recognized in Port and Maritime Law, as well as in Civil, Commercial, Environmental, and Customs matters.

Acknowledged by CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA as“one of Brazil’s leading practitioners in his field”.