The "Advocacia 500" annual interviewed more than four thousand legal directors from Brazil's largest companies and recognized Carpena associated lawyers as one of the largest offices Full Service from the country in 2012.

The research also revealed that Carpena associated lawyers rose six positions in this ranking in relation to the year 2011, where it also figured as one of the most admired in the country.

The model of administration focused on investments in human resources and in the physical and intellectual structure as a means to exercise its activity with excellence is the differential of the office, being reference not only in Rio Grande do Sul, but throughout Brazil. The office, headquartered next to one of Porto Alegre Postcards, Sunset in Guaíba, has three other units - São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Caxias do Sul - and acts throughout the national territory.

Evolution in Ranking from the yearbook is a direct result not only from the dedication of all employees but also from the professional profile of carpena associated lawyers, which alia forefront to high technical standard, always well-targeted by ethics and by focus on the interest of your customers.

This recognition of customers is received with great satisfaction and shown with pride by carpena associated lawyers, which shares the news with all its customers and employees.

Investment in structure and qualification of professionals

Carpena associated lawyers has one of the best physical structures in Brazil. Opened in 2012, the new headquarters of Porto Alegre has five floors, four meeting rooms, library, auditorium and broad space to house the more than 70 professionals comfortably in rooms with panoramic views of the Guaíba. With the aid of IT professionals, all information is protected and stored safely on state-of-the-art servers.

Also in 2012, Carpena associated lawyers invested in lectures and trainings for professionals. Assembled in the auditorium of the headquarters itself, the professionals had the presence of Dado Schneider, Consultant in Communication, Fabio Amorim da Rocha, Legal Superintendent of Light Sesa, Dr. Silvino Joaquim Lopes Neto, Retired Judge and Marcos Fraga, Thyssenkrupp Legal Manager, all dealing with relevant themes in their areas of activity.

In 2013, the office continues to invest in lectures and training: at the beginning of the year, we count on the presence of Ronald Krummenauer, corporate administrator and executive director of the RS pole and agenda 2020. Still, Carpena Advogados has an incentive program , offering scholarships to employees to be carried out from small courses to specializations.

In addition to the recognition of customers, the result of the research elaborated by "Advocacy 500" analysis reveals that the serious and dedicated work of carpena professionals associated lawyers, real responsible for this achievement.