Bruno Drummond has expertise in Brazilian GAAP and US GAAP, IFRS to GAAP conversion, SEC reporting, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, and the overall knowledge of the tax and financial regulatory environment in both jurisdictions, which comes from years of experience working in both Brazil and the US. A native of Belo Horizonte, Bruno studied Business Management, Finance, and Accounting at the Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), and subsequently pursued a career in public accounting.

Bruno Drummond also holds an undergraduate degree in finance, a Masters of Accounting, and is pursuing a Masters in Taxation from Suffolk University, in Boston, MA

Michel is a licensed CPA in the state of New Hampshire and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Michel joined our team at Drummond after working in Big 4 environment at E&Y. After leaving public accounting, Michael specialized in international accounting and tax consulting.

Michel de Amorim has developed an expertise in all procedures pertaining to financial processes, from evaluation and analysis to controllership, auditing, tracking data and communicating results and recommendations. Michel’s experience includes accounting and tax due diligence, SEC registrations, Sarbanes Oxley review and procedures according with Brazilian GAAP and US GAAP, including for public filers.

With more than 15 years of experience in the Brazilian and U.S. market, Michel has worked with clients in various industries such as technology, service, broadcasting, media and entertainment, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, airfreight and distribution.

Michel participates in the board of directors of the Brazil-Florida Business Council, and is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). A native of Rio de Janeiro, Michel holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Pedro Drummond is a dual licensed NY-Brazil attorney. He specializes in cross-border transactions involving Brazilian and U.S. clients, including international mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, international contracts, business immigration and the legal aspects of establishing entities in Brazil and the US.

Pedro has had professional experience in both Brazilian and U.S. jurisdictions for more than a decade, advising clients on cross-border transactions.

Before forming Drummond law firms, Pedro was an associate at Skadden, Arps, one of the most prominent New York law firms, where he represented major Brazilian and American companies in mergers & acquisitions, IPOs and follow-ons.

At Drummond, Pedro focus his practice on corporate law, venture capital transactions, angel investments, tax and business immigration matters involving cross-border business expansion, having advised a range of clients in diverse segments, from large publicly-traded companies to mid-size enterprises and startups.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University, where he was awarded the A. John Serino Award for the best overall performance in the Class of 2007.

In addition, Pedro serves as business advisor and angel investor for several companies, particularly those with international exposure.

Joice Izabel is an accountant specialized in tax management and a Master of Accounting from Suffolk University (Boston, USA). She has tax and accounting experience in the Brazilian and US scenario, advising clients on operations between the two countries.

She joined Drummond in 2015, assuming the leadership of the São Paulo office as a partner in the Brazilian operation.

At Drummond, Joice advises American companies that have subsidiaries in Brazil and Brazilian companies that operate in the American market, with expertise in international tax planning, income tax for companies and individuals, and international accounting USGAPP and IFRS, having assisted clients in various segments and sizes, from listed companies to startups and medium-sized companies.