Licks Attorneys

Partner

Matheus Ramalho joined Licks Attorneys in 2021 and became a partner in 2025, bringing a sharp focus on consulting services, business law, and transactional matters, particularly in banking, M&A, and corporate advisory. With dual Ph.Ds in Corporate Law from USP and Procedural Law from UERJ, Mr. Ramalho offers a deep, multi-dimensional understanding of legal frameworks and procedural intricacies, essential for addressing today’s complex business challenges.

Mr. Ramalho's consulting expertise spans a broad range of business law-related areas, including M&A, distressed asset acquisitions, and transactional risk assessments. He has a proven track record of advising companies on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and structuring strategic transactions. His consulting approach consistently aligns with clients' business objectives, while his background in investment strategies and special situations allows him to excel in risk management and legal enforcement strategies.

In addition to his transactional and advisory capabilities, Mr. Ramalho has solid litigation experience across various industries, with particular strengths in corporate law, bankruptcies and restructurings, finance, and intellectual property. He is highly regarded for his ability to break down complex legal issues into actionable strategies, helping financial services clients resolve significant challenges efficiently. This includes assessments in areas such as company valuation, damage calculation methodologies in securities litigation, intricate shareholder lawsuits, investor disputes, or IP infringement losses.

Matheus has led numerous significant projects, including setting up companies across diverse sectors in Brazil, negotiating strategic deals, and facilitating the acquisition of complex intangible assets such as software, pharmaceutical licenses, legal claims, and investment opportunities with challenging valuations. His ability to advise on cross-border matters is enhanced by his keen understanding of the synergies and distancing factors that must be considered in decision-making processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Ramalho serves as President of the Legislative Affairs Consultancy Commission at the Rio de Janeiro State Bar Association, where he advises policymakers on critical legal issues. His unique combination of consulting, litigation, transactional expertise, and cross-border insight makes him an invaluable advisor for clients navigating complex legal landscapes

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Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro (OAB/RJ); Institute of the Brazilian Attorneys (IAB); Institute of Cultural Studies (IEC).

Doctor of Juridical Science Candidate, Securities Litigation and Shareholder Enforcement Rights under Brazilian and U.S. law, State University of Rio de Janeiro – UERJ (ongoing); Doctor's Degree (Ph.D.), Corporate Law Finance, Restructuring, Public Utilities, University of São Paulo – USP (2023); Doctor's Degree (Ph.D.), Procedural Law, Bankruptcy Reorganization, Frictions Between Creditors' and Debtors' Rights, and Due Process Protections, Rio de Janeiro State University – UERJ (2023); Master of Laws (LL.M), Governance, Corporate Groups Risk Assessment and Contamination and Bankruptcy Reorganizations, Rio de Janeiro State University – UERJ (2017); Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ (2014).