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Nikolai Sosa Rebelo

Articling Student

Nikolai is an Articling Student at Pitblado Law, who is also admitted to the bar in Brazil and New York.

Nikolai is a foreign-trained lawyer who obtained a Certificate of Qualification in Canada after meeting the exams and course requirements from the National Committee of Accreditation. He has been admitted as a lawyer in Brazil and New York.

His experience as a lawyer in Brazil includes drafting and negotiating complex M&A agreements, commercial agreements for the IT department of one of the main telecommunication companies (with the parent company in Europe), and advising a client on a public bid proceeding in connection with the privatization of a government-owned corporation. Nikolai worked with Brazilian publicly traded companies and privately owned family businesses.

Also, he is a native Portuguese speaker and fluent in Spanish.

Admissions and Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul – Brazil – 2009
  • LL.M, U.C. Berkeley – United States of America – 2016
  • Qualification Certified in Canada by the National Committee of Accreditation -2024
  • Admitted to Brazilian BAR of Rio Grande do Sul – 2009
  • Admitted to NY BAR (U.S.A.) – 2018
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Manitoba Bar Association