He has received numerous accolades, including being named Best Brazilian Lawyer by World Finance in 2013 and Brazil's Man of the Year by Intercontinental Who's Who of Executives in 2012.
ORLANDO, FL, August 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Antonio S. Giacomini Jr. has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Giacomini is a distinguished legal professional with over 25 years of experience in his field. He currently provides legal and compliance services for the U.S. and Latin America at Siemens Energy, where he has been serving since 2022. In this role, he assists the business on both the U.S. and Latin American sides, focusing on contracts and negotiations with local and international customers.
Before joining Siemens Energy, Mr. Giacomini was a partner at AGA Advogados from 2005 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the firm's legal strategies and mentoring young attorneys. He also took companies through launching of prepaid cards (i.e., closed and open loop products), advising on legal, regulatory, reputational, and liability matters in the financial services technology space for new and existing products, financial services technology, mobile and alternative payments, as well as emerging technology, under an agile product development environment. Prior to that, he began his career and served as a senior associate attorney at Baker McKenzie between 1992 and 2005, where he honed his skills in tax law, corporate law, oil & gas and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Giacomini's educational background is equally impressive. He earned a Juris Doctor from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, obtained in 1996, followed by a Master of Laws in corporate, mergers and acquisitions and energy and tax laws from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999. He attributes his success to having great mentors and acknowledges that knowing the law helps one broaden their horizons. Additionally, he credits the support and knowledge of his wife - Luciene - for his professional achievements.
Throughout his career, Mr. Giacomini has been actively involved in various industry-related organizations, underscoring his dedication to the legal profession. He is a member of Arbitration and Mediation at the American Chamber and the Brazilian Bar Association. Since 2012, he has also served as a legal advisor for the Brazilian Association of Non-Financial Entities of the Prepaid Industry.
Mr. Giacomini's contributions have not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous accolades, including being named Best Brazilian Lawyer by World Finance in 2013 and Brazil's Man of the Year by Intercontinental Who's Who of Executives in 2012. Other notable awards include recognition in Global Expert Energy and Natural Resources Law by Intercontinental Who's Who in 2015 and as a Leading Attorney in Foreign Investment and Taxation with Expertise in the Oil and Gas Industry by Intercontinental Who's Who Legal in 2010.
Mr. Giacomini's remarkable ability to bring together individuals to form successful partnerships stands out as one of his proudest accomplishments. Drawing from the guidance of exceptional mentors, he has taken it upon himself to mentor others who seek his assistance, finding satisfaction in supporting them to reach their aspirations.
Mr. Giacomini is passionate about company outreach programs and believes that exposing himself to different situations and cultures can improve his personal and professional character. Looking ahead, he aspires to secure a global position within his company, driven by his hunger for knowledge and desire to become a better person.
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