Dr. Helcio Honda

Sócio Fundador

Recognition

Análise Advocacia Yearbook
2023/2024 Edition

Category: Most Admired Lawyer

Practice Area: Tax Law

Economic Sector: Automotive and Auto Parts

State: São Paulo

Academic Background

LL.B., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)

University Extension Program in Contemporary Tax Law, University of São Paulo (USP)

Postgraduate Specialization in Corporate Law, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Executive Seminar in Global Advocacy and International Lobbying, George Washington University

Washington and the World: Leadership Lessons from Washington, Georgetown University

Certificate in Private International Law, University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne

The Challenges of Economic Recovery and Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis, Accademia Juris Roma

Insolvency and the Civil Code in Comparative Law, Accademia Juris Roma

Corporate Law and the Globalization of Business: Environment, Ports, and Airports, Accademia Juris Roma

Contemporary Legal Challenges: Insolvency, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Taxation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Accademia Juris Roma, Valencia, Spain

Professional Experience

Founding Partner of Honda, Teixeira, Rocha Advogados (now Hondatar Advogados) since 1988.

Director of the Legal Department of CIESP (Center of Industries of the State of São Paulo) since 2004.

State Council Member of the São Paulo Bar Association (OAB/SP), 2025–2027 term.

Vice President of the Social Action and Citizenship Committee of OAB/SP, 2025–2027 term.

Vice President of the Nikkei Entrepreneurs Association of Brazil (NEB), 2025–2028 term.

Legal Director of the Piratininga Cultural and Sports Association, 2024–2028 term.

President of ABCP (Beneficent & Community Association of the People), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the social reintegration of people experiencing homelessness and social vulnerability.

President of the Hondatar Institute, the social and educational arm of Hondatar Advogados, which develops educational, citizenship, and diversity initiatives while supporting the activities of ABCP.

Served as Director of the Legal Department of FIESP (Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo) from 2004 to 2023.

Served as Legal Advisor to FAESP (Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of São Paulo) during the 2022–2023 term.

Publications

Author: Combating Financial and Tax Crimes: Contributions to Tax Reform.