The milestones of our history

A trajectory built on vision, people, and partnership

• 1996 Origin – André De Vivo starts the firm with an entrepreneurial vision and long-term focus.
• 1997 Construction – First partnership with Fernando Medeiros. Consolidation of the collective project.
• 1998-2000 Growth – Fernando Whitaker, Savênio Orlandi, and Eduardo Gouveia Gioielli join the firm. Change of headquarters and team formation.
• 2001 Transformation – Creation of the Career Plan and implementation of a real partnership.
• 2002-2003 Consolidation – Strengthening of the meritocratic culture and expansion of the partnership.
• 2006 Strategic Leap – Merger with Gustavo Castro, expanding ambition, governance, and scale. De Vivo, Whitaker e Castro Advogados is born.
• 2007 Governance – Professional structuring. Gustavo Castro takes over as CEO.
• 2008 Innovation in Services – Creation of the Secondment area.
• 2014 Governance & Ethics – Creation of the position of Ombudswoman.
• 2014 Headquarters moved to current address.
• 2019 Strategic Expansion – Merger with Cunha e Ricca Advogados.
• 2019 Rebranding – Adoption of the De Vivo, Castro Advogados brand and new institutional positioning.
• 2024 Culture & People – Awarded the Great Place to Work (GPTW) seal for the first time.
• 2026 Launch of the new website