Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper Offices

AV. PRES. JUSCELINO KUBITSCHEK 1455 - 12º ANDAR
VILA NOVA CONCEIÇÃO
SÃO PAULO, SP 04543-011
Brazil
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper > The Legal 500 Rankings
Brazil > Real estate Tier 1
The ‘top-flight‘ real estate lawyers at Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper ‘know the business dynamics of the local markets in Brazil‘. The team continues to play an important role in Brazil’s real estate market, not only in transactions and development projects, but also in the country’s regulations. This was demonstrated by partner Rafael Jordão Bussière, who returned to the firm following a stint working for the Brazilian government, which included a role in modernising the legal framework governing the sale of federal land. Other key partners include practice co-heads Bernardo Buarque Schiller, who is especially experienced in strategic property developments, and Ivandro Ristum Trevelim, who advises on transactional and construction issues. Managing partner Fabio Perrone Campos Mello is also active in this area. June 2021 saw the arrival of Maria Eduarda Bérgamo to the firm from BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Buarque Schiller; Fabio Campos Mello; Ivandro Ristum Trevelim; Rafael Bussière
Testimonials
‘The Campos Mello real estate practice is composed of top flight practitioners. In addition to being the highest quality RE lawyers, they know the business dynamics of the local markets in Brazil. Moreover, they also are incredibly responsive to clients’ needs. I have nothing but the highest regard for Fabio Campos Mello and Ivandro Trevelim.’
‘Highly qualified team with know-how of transfers of real estate in Brazil, led by the partner Rafael Bussiere.’
‘Rafael Jordan Bussiere – Great professional, very engaged and competent.’
Key clients
Unilever
Banco Santander
Amazon Web Services
Trisul
Opportunity
Alliansce
Cyrela
Vinci Real Estate
RB Capital
Marriott International
Concessionária Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro (RIOgaleão)
Novo Nordisk
Macquarie Group
The Walt Disney Company
Boeing
Lego
RIMO Holding
GB Armazéns Gerais
Uber do Brazil
Merck
Work highlights
- Advised Vinci Shopping Centers Fundo De Investimento Imobiliário – FII on the potential acquisition of a 100% stake in Shopping Praia da Costa, in Vila Velha.
- Advised Marriott International on the hotel and residential components of a new luxury project in southern Brazil.
- Advising Uber do Brasil on several real estate agreements related to its operation.
Brazil > Insurance Tier 2
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper has an increasingly strong presence in the market. Practice head Marcella Hill has built up an experienced team with good credentials in insurance and reinsurance-related corporate, regulatory and claims work. The growing practice includes Jaqueline Suryan, who handles a mix of insurance, pensions and healthcare regulatory matters, as well as litigation claims. The corporate and regulatory side of the practice was further strengthened in 2020 when of counsel Mariana Cavalcanti Jardim joined in Rio de Janeiro from Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados.Practice head(s):
Marcella Hill
Testimonials
‘Knowledge about insurance and reinsurance, fantastic response times, pragmatic vision.’
‘Marcella Hill stands out for her professionalism and knowledge.’
Key clients
Quest Consulting (NY)
XL Brasil Resseguros
MS Amlin
Amlin Insurance SE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
BTG Pactual Resseguradora
Chubb Seguros Brasil
Starboard Restructuring Partners Consultoria em Negócios
MAPFRE Brasil Participações
XL Insurance Company SE
AXA XL
Liberty International Underwriters (LIU)
XL Seguros Brasil
Dialight PLC
XL Catlin Insurance Company UK Limited
Allianz Seguros
Emani
Austral Resseguradora
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
Pro Insurance Solutions
Work highlights
- Advised Quest Group on the acquisition of Travelers Seguros Brasil.
- Advised Arthur J. Gallagher in respect to the acquisition of Capsicum Re’s Brazil operations, involving notifications to the regulator, re-branding and restructuring of loans.
- Advised AXA XL on strategic corporate and insurance regulatory matters relating to its business operations, including impacts of its international corporate reorganisation.
Brazil > Compliance Tier 3
Highlighted for its ‘great availability, innovative ideas, punctual delivery and prompt help‘, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper covers the gamut of compliance services. Its client base is equally broad, including companies operating across the construction, energy, technology and life sciences sectors, among others. Recent mandates keeping the team busy include sensitive internal investigations triggered by allegations via company hotlines. Practice head Ricardo Caiado Lima has notable experience in compliance audits and integrity due diligence, as well as corporate investigations and criminal litigation. He and senior associate Ana Júlia Andrade Vaz de Lima and associate André Lacerda Sampaio Ferraz are praised as ‘excellent, attentive and studious‘. Data protection specialist Paula Mena Barreto and associate Poliana Szernek are also noted. The firm was given a further boost in August 2021 with the arrival of compliance, white-collar criminal law and cybersecurity expert Antonio Tovo from Souto Correa Advogados.Practice head(s):
Ricardo Caiado
Testimonials
‘Deep technical knowledge, quick response and support, effective suggestions for solutions and implementations necessary to solve problems.’
‘Ricardo Caiado is a lawyer with deep knowledge of compliance, which gives the client an amplified view of the situation – especially in cases of exposure to bribery, corruption and other complex situations.’
‘Ricardo and his team support as a trusted advisor, offering and delivering to the client an effective solution – not necessarily the most profitable – which, in the long run, generates a relationship of trust.’
‘The quality of the service provided is well above what we see in the market as a whole, the team is of the highest quality, with great availability, innovative ideas, punctual delivery and prompt help whenever we need it.‘
‘Ricardo Caiado, Ana Julia Andrade Vaz de Lima and Andre Sampaio Lacerda Ferraz, are excellent, attentive, studious, who give us a lot of comfort with the topics discussed related to compliance.’
‘Ricardo Caiado: deep knowledge of the subject, highly qualified team, availability in accordance with the urgency of the business and deep knowledge in the opinions offered on the most diverse compliance dilemmas. Paula Mena Barreto in Data Privacy: professional with excellent knowledge of Brazilian law and international equivalent, has a highly qualified team. In the service provided, the partner has always remained close to the project, directly supporting and providing innovative and quick solutions.’
‘Ricardo Caiado Lima and Poliana Szernek are recommended.’
Brazil > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Highlighted for its ‘excellent availability, innovative ideas, punctual delivery and prompt help‘, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper balances an active corporate practice, regularly providing advice to clients on mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations and joint ventures, with an emphasis on buy-side, mid-market M&A. Energy and oil and gas-related deals often feature in the team’s workload, though its expertise spans multiple sectors. The firm’s cooperation with DLA Piper and its extensive office network provides several benefits, including in the field of technology and efficiency, where the firm makes use of a number of programmes – including Kira Systems – to improve efficiency. In the area of diversity, the firm hired D&I company Tree Consultoria in 2020, and participates in a women mentoring programme. Senior partners Fabiano Gallo and Marcus Vinicius Bitencourt lead the team, which includes M&A, real estate and securities expert Fabio Perrone Campos Mello, Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo, who acts for household name companies on corporate and commercial matters, and associate Rodrigo Pires Mattos. The team expanded further in July 2021 with the hire of Oduvaldo Lara Júnior from Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados. Since publication, Renata Amorim and Camila Caetano Cardoso were promoted to partner, announced December 2021.Practice head(s):
Fabiano Gallo; Marcus Vinicius Bitencourt
Testimonials
‘The treatment we have from the office, and all the solutions presented are classified by us as innovative, which allows us to always evolve.’
‘Marcus Bitencourt (one of the best in the field in this area) and Camila Caetano Cardoso and Rodrigo Pires Mattos are excellent, attentive, studious, who give us great comfort in keeping them in all our projects and discussions.’
‘Attention to the customer, care for details, knowledge of the Company’s activities.’
‘The quality of the service provided is well above what we see in the market as a whole, the team is of extremely high quality, with excellent availability, innovative ideas, punctual delivery and prompt help whenever we need.’
‘Renata Amorim is recommended.’
Key clients
Nissan
Statkraft
Compass/GRSA
Basf
Eneva
Solar Coca-Cola
GE
CVC
Banco Votorantim
BlackHawk Network
Blizzard Entertainment
3R Petróleo
Máquina de Vendas
Wipro Tecnologies
Finhealth
Lifemed
Brasil Plural
SITA
Lanxess
Starboard
Nestle
Fleury
Crescera Investimentos
Sequoia
Printi
Work highlights
- Advised Total Log Planejamento e Participações on the acquisition from certain individuals and from Itaú Unibanco of ordinary shares representing 44.63% of real estate company CR2 Empreendimentos Imobiliários.
- Assisted 3R Petroleum and its affiliate OP Energia Onshore on the negotiation of the sale and purchase agreement executed with Petrobras for the acquisition of Recôncavo Cluster.
- Advised Crescera Investimentos – Fundo de Investimento Capital Semente Criatec 2 on the divestment of Vindi Tecnologia to Locaweb.
Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons Tier 3
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper fields a specialised oil and gas team, which is regularly instructed by international clients operating in Brazil or seeking to enter the market. Recently, the team has been particularly active assisting major oil companies in bidding procedures, M&A transactions, operational agreements, and in the development of offshore and onshore projects. Since publication, the team saw a major change with the departures of former practice head David Meiler and Bárbara Bittencourt, and the arrivals of Marcelo Frazão and Alexandre Calmon from Tauil & Chequer Advogados, in October 2021.Testimonials
‘We have a long and successful relationship with the firm, mainly in the oil & gas area. We have always been very well attended, both from the point of view of service quality and the attention given to our demands.’
Key clients
Murphy Oil Corporation
CHC Helicopters
MISC Berhad
ETESCO Cosntruções e Comércio
Ocean Rig/Transocean
Tampnet
Pacific Drilling
Vantage Drilling
Maersk Supply Services
Maersk Drilling
San Antonio- Lupatech
Perenco- Oil and gas
Technip FMC
Lanxess
ENSCO/Rowan
3R Petroleum
ENEVA
Mitsui & Co.
Starboard Asset
Petrorio
Work highlights
- Assisted PetroRio and its affiliate Brasoil Manati Exploração Petrolífera in the preparation and negotiation of the sale and purchase agreement executed with Gas Bridge for the sale of its participating interests in Manati Concession.
- Acted for Murphy Oil Corporation in the acquisition of 30% of Wintershall’s participating interests in the exploratory fields POT-M-857, POT-M-863 and POT-M-865, located in the Potiguar Basin.
- Advised 3R Petroleum on the acquisition of Fazenda Belém Cluster, located in the state of Ceará.
Tax > Tax advisory Tier 3
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper has a noteworthy standalone tax team led out of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo respectively by joint leaders Humberto Marini and Alex Jorge (who also works in New York). The firm’s consultancy support extends to direct and indirect taxation, as well as tax planning and structuring. The litigation side regularly represents clients in high-level judicial and administrative proceedings. Key practitioners include Rosana Gonzaga, who has strong expertise in indirect tax issues, and stands out in particular for her work in the energy and mining sectors. Tax litigator Renato Lopes and partner Victor Kampel also have good reputations.Practice head(s):
Humberto Marini; Alex Jorge
Testimonials
‘Campos Mello Advogados’ tax consulting team has as its main characteristic its client-centered work. In fact, the work developed by partners Alex Jorge, Rosana Jayme and Victor Kampel is highly technical, and delivered in a simple and objective way.’
‘Alex Jorge has extensive experience in advising multinational companies in the challenges inherent to their operation in Brazil. Always accessible and objective, he commands a team of highly qualified professionals, focused on clear and simple answers to complex problems.’
‘Rosana Jayme dominates the practice of indirect taxes in Brazil. Her knowledge relates to taxation of the energy and mining sectors, and her proactive approach makes her a true collaborator of her clients.’
‘Victor Kampel is a highly qualified professional. Always available, Victor focuses on the client, with creative solutions to complex tax issues. He has extensive experience advising on national and international corporate reorganizations.’
‘Rosana Gonzaga Jayme is an exceptional professional. Frank, open and very up-to-date, she brings the necessary solutions to the problems of the day-to-day.’
Key clients
Brazshipping Marítima
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Gemini Energy
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio
Dow Chemical
Hyatt
Laureate Education
COSAN
Atlas Renewable Energy
Novo Norsdisk Produção Farmaceutica
3R Petroleum
ENEVA
Stanley Black & Decker Group
Omnisys
Rheem Manufacturing
Justo
Laureate Educational
CHC do Brasil Taxi Aéreo
Work highlights
- Advised Laureate Educational on the tax aspects of the acquisition of Laureate Brasil by Anima Educacional for R$4.6bn.
- Advised 3R Petroleum on the tax aspects of its IPO.
- Successfuly represented CHC do Brasil in an administrative case involving over R$300m of tax assessments.
Brazil > TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy Tier 3
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper provides a wide range of advice, spanning data protection and cybersecurity regulatory matters, data transfers and M&A due diligence. The team is jointly led by Paula Mena Barreto in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo-based Ricardo Caiado Lima. Barreto has significant experience in the implementation of privacy policies and management of data breach incidents, while fellow co-head Lima specialises in cybersecurity compliance issues and preventive measures. Data protection and privacy matters are also among Manoela Quintas Esteves‘ areas of expertise; she handles both consulting and contentious matters. In August 2021, Antonio Tovo – who specialises in compliance, cybersecurity and white-collar criminal law – joined the firm.Practice head(s):
Paula Mena Barreto; Ricardo Caiado Lima
Brazil > Banking and finance Tier 4
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is a strong choice for regulatory banking and transactional finance advice. The firm’s association with DLA Piper gives it exposure to cross-border matters, including significant acquisition and project financings. Other areas of expertise include asset-backed securitisations, debt restructurings and export finance. The team is jointly led by the versatile Roberto Vianna do R Barros, who has strong regulatory expertise, and Jorge Gallo, who is also noted for his debt capital markets work.Practice head(s):
Roberto Vianna do R Barros; Jorge Gallo
Testimonials
‘Jorge Barbieri Gallo offers good knowledge of the customer’s market and technical knowledge for operations, as well as agility in responses.’
‘Agility and precision in the provision of services.’
Key clients
Deutsche Bank
Starboard Restructuring Partners Consultoria em Negócios
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Banco RCI Brasil
Rio Alto Comercializadora de Energia
Aymoré Crédito, Financiamento e Investimentos
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Brazil > Capital markets Tier 4
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper has a good track record advising issuers and underwriters, and has built up solid relationships with key domestic and international banks and financial institutions. The firm is especially active on the debt side, with expertise in bond offerings and debentures, often linked to the energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors. The firm’s equity capital markets expertise was demonstrated through its role advising 3R Petroleum on its R$555m IPO. Lead partners Roberto Vianna do R Barros and Jorge Gallo have strong credentials on domestic and international listings.Practice head(s):
Roberto Vianna do R Barros; Jorge Gallo
Testimonials
‘Jorge Barbieri Gallo is technical and agile.’
‘Technical quality, agility and knowledge.’
Key clients
Starboard Restructuring Partners Consultoria em Negócios
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Banco RCI Brasil
Banco Votorantim
BB-Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil
Coremas Holding II
Banco BTG Pactual
Banco do Brasil
Gafisa
Sprinklr
3R Petroleum
Work highlights
- Advised Gafisa on the issuance of two series of R$117m convertible debentures.
- Advised Banco Votorantim in the issuance of $500m worth of 4.375% senior notes due 2025, issued under its $5bn Global Medium-Term Note Programme in the international market.
- Advised Starboard Asset on the $130m financing of oil exploration and production projects in the Macau Cluster through the issuance of debentures.
Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy)
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper not only has the ability to assist clients throughout all steps of project development related to non-renewable and renewable energy sources, but is also well versed in M&A transactions involving power assets. Recently, the practice has been particularly active advising on investments in net metering projects and portfolios, self-production projects, and in the negotiation of PPAs and connection agreements. Department head Fabiano Gallo is proficient in renewable energy and transactional matters. He receives key support from a team of associates, which includes Flavia Cerutti, whose experience encompasses project development, electricity regulations and operation agreements.Practice head(s):
Fabiano Gallo
Testimonials
‘Campos Mello office is a full service office that has differentiated expertise in the energy and renewables area and in medium and high complexity projects. The office meets the demands within the agreed deadlines and always with high quality delivery. The technical capacity of the team of lawyers is excellent and there is an active collaboration of lawyers, bringing creative and effective solutions to the problems presented.’
‘The partner Fabiano Gallo has differentiated, agile technical and business knowledge, available to the client and whose experience in energy operations adds a lot to the negotiations.’
Key clients
Statkraft Energias Renováveis do Brasil
ENEVA
Gemini Energy
Neoenergia
Rio Alto Energia
Scatec Solar
General Electric Company
Banco Santander (Brasil)
ABInbev
Grupo Ultra/Ipiranga
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Arlanxeo
Faro Energy
Pivô Desenvolvimento Imobiliário
Work highlights
- Advised Coremas Holding II on the process of raising funds in the Brazilian market to finance and develop a 31.2MWp solar energy generation project.
- Assisting ABInbev with the negotiation of a corporate PPA for its Brazilian branch, for the acquisition of renewable power in the free market (ACL).
- Assisted Rio Alto Energias Renováveis with the legal aspects of a corporate and governance restructuring in preparation for the company’s IPO.
Tax > Tax litigation Tier 4
Brazil > TMT: Media Tier 4
The media and entertainment practice at Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper handles an array of non-contentious and contentious matters, including licensing agreements, IP enforcement and free speech-related litigation. Assisting clients with the launch of new products, such as streaming tools and apps, is a core area of activity for the department, which is led by Paula Mena Barreto, who focuses on production and advertising agreements, and regulatory matters pertaining to the media sector.Practice head(s):
Paula Mena Barreto
Brazil > Environment Tier 5
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is adept in a broad array of non-contentious and contentious environmental matters, including administrative proceedings, environmental risk assessments, crisis management, licensing matters and due diligence in relation to transactions. Rafael Jordão Bussière is now coordinating the department following the departure of former practice head Theo Keiserman de Abreu. Gabriela de Carvalho e Mello often advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, logistics, real estate and pharmaceutical industries on environmental liabilities and administrative law. Since publication, the firm added Paulo de Bessa Antunes and Vilmar Gonçalves to its environment and ESG practice; the partners joined in October 2021 from Tauil & Chequer Advogados.Practice head(s):
Rafael Jordão Bussière
Key clients
Votorantim Cimentos
Grupo Big Brasil
3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás
Work highlights
- Representing Votorantim Cimentos in several lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
- Representing Grupo Big in all environmental lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
- Advising 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás on the acquisition of several fields by 3R (Macau, Recôncavo, Pescada-Arabaiana, Fazenda Belém and Rio Ventura), in connection to the divestment of Petrobras.
Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 6
Covering the full array of litigation services, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper is equipped to represent clients at all court levels, including the superior courts in Brasília. Due to its cooperation with DLA Piper, the firm often provides pre-litigation advice and legal opinions to a host of international clients. Felipe Hermanny, whose experience includes commercial litigation and arbitration, leads the São Paulo team. Vinicius Pereira is an ‘essential asset in any legal process’ according to clients; he is based in Rio de Janeiro and specialises in contractual disputes in the financing, real estate and energy sectors. Credit recovery and contentious insolvencies are key areas of focus for Leandro Rinaldi in Rio. Since publication, the practice was further bolstered by the arrival of João Marçal Martins from Tauil & Chequer Advogados, in October 2021.Practice head(s):
Felipe Hermanny; Leandro Rinaldi
Testimonials
‘The team’s main ability is to continuously monitor the company’s activities and anticipate any legal problems that may arise. Vinícius Pereira is a partner with extensive knowledge of different areas of law, which makes him an essential asset in any legal process.’
‘High quality service and a lot of availability and attention. In particular, partner Vinicius Pereira stands out for his ability to find solutions in complex litigation and for the didactic way in which he presents his arguments, in addition to his great presence in court. He also stands out for the elaboration of innovative and complex theses.’
‘Excellent office. Vinicius is very considerate and has comprehensive knowledge. I strongly recommend him.’
‘I would highlight, as a differentiating quality, the international partnership between Campos Mello Advogados and DLA Piper. Vinicius Pereira has always been very attentive and willing to collaborate with projects. He is a trained professional with solid experience.’
‘The CMA litigation team is excellent. Vinicius Pereira stands out for his knowledge, experience and availability. Associate Beni Flint proved to be a great professional.’
‘Extremely diligent, as well as assertive in the strategies. Always available. Leandro Rinaldi is recommended.’
Key clients
Sony Interactive
TechnipFMC
Statkraft
Leste Litigation Finance
GR Serviços de Alimentação
Ager Incorporações
Vinci Partners
Hyatt Grand Hotel
Grupo Máquina de vendas
Massa Falida do Banco BVA
SITA, INC
CHC Helicopter
Davita
Baker and Hughes
Bunker One
CHAVAL Navegação
Grupo Dirija
Austral Seguradora
Grupo Carlton
JW Marriot
BTG Pactual
Casa & Video
Brookfield
Banco BTG Pactual
Grupo Itavema
Gemini Energy
UFC, inc
Grupo Starboard
Concremat
Hard Rock International
Work highlights
- Represents Máquina de Vendas Brasil in a lawsuit requesting the annulment of a CAM-CCBC arbitral award.
- Acting for Statkraft Energias Renováveis in a public civil action filed by the National Association of Independent Participants and Assistants of FUNCEF (ANIPA) against several defendants concerning damages for losses caused by mismanagement of resources.
- Representing LMTE- Linhas Macapá Transmissora de Energia in a lawsuit filed by senator Randolphe Rodrigues requesting several covenants and moral damages on behalf of the people of the state of Amapá related to 20 days of partial blackout in the state.
Brazil > Intellectual property
Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper > Firm Profile
Founded with more than 40 years by excellent professionals with legal practice experience, we advise Brazilian and global companies in Brazil, Latin America, Asia, the US, Europe and Oceania. We have legal excellence, global presence, full-service structure and professional management capable of identify new opportunities and demands to our clients.
With offices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and New York, we operate throughout the national territory and we have the support of an experienced team of lawyers, specialized in different practice areas applied to various sectors of the market. As a result, we develop creative, innovative and secure legal solutions for each matter and client profile.
Our knowledge in peculiarities of each business sector of our clients is essential to create value solutions. And our structure, relatively horizontal, allow our partners to maintain continuous contact with clients and to know their track record and market.
Since March 2010, we have been working in cooperation with DLA Piper LLP, one of the largest law firms in the world located in more than 40 countries in all continents (www.dlapiper.com). This strategic relationship is a differentiator for CMA, allowing us to serve our clients and address their strategic business needs whether they do business in Brazil or abroad.
History: The firm started in the 1980s, with the foundation of LA Campos Mello Advogados by senior partners Luiz Antonio Campos Mello and Bernardo Buarque Schiller. The original firm has gone through mergers and demergers since then, coming to its current format.
Our offices: Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil
Brazilian desks: London, UK; Milan, Italy; New York, USA
Areas of practice: We offer a broad range of legal business services, with emphasis on the following areas: antidumping; antitrust; banking and project finance; bankruptcy and restructuring; commercial contracts; compliance/investigation, white-collar crime and cybersecurity; corporate and M&A, capital markets; employment/pensions and benefits; energy and natural resources; environmental; intellectual property and data protection; insurance; litigation and arbitration; projects and infrastructure, private wealth, real estate, regulatory and public law, Insolvency, sports and entertainment, and tax.
Clients and industry sectors: Over the years, the firm has developed fruitful relationships with Brazilian and international companies operating in the most dynamic sectors of the economy, such as aerospace and defence; automotive; construction; consumer goods; energy power and water; banking services; finance, health care; hospitality and leisure; industrial goods and services; infrastructure; insurance and reinsurance; life sciences; media and entertainment; mining; oil and gas; pharmaceutical, pulp and paper industry, real estate; retail; shipping, transport and offshore; technology; telecommunications.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Tax | Alex Moreira Jorge | alex.jorge@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3515 |
Real estate | Bernardo Buarque Schiller | bschiller@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3004 |
Public Law and Governmental Affairs | Carolina Caiado | carolina.caiado@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3517 |
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition | Carolina Sant’Angelo | carolina.santangelo@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3551 |
Energy/natural resources | David Meiler | david.meiler@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3006 |
Patent and Life Science Litigation | Domiciano Noronha de Sá | domiciano.sa@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3014 |
Corporate, M&A, Infrastructure and Eletricity | Fabiano Gallo | fabiano.gallo@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3574 |
Corporate, M&A and Real Estate | Fabio Perrone Campos Mello | fcamposmello@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3027 |
Litigation and arbitration | Felipe Hermany | felipe.hermanny@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3519 |
Tax | Humberto Marini | humberto.marini@cmalaw.com | +55 21 2217-2011 |
Real estate | Ivandro Ristum Trevelim | ivandro.trevelim@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3561 |
Real estate | Jaqueline Suryan | jaqueline.suryan@cmalaw.com | +55 113077-3524 |
Capital markets and Banking and project finance | Jorge Gallo | jorge.gallo@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3576 |
Litigation and arbitration | Leandro Rinaldi | leandro.rinaldi@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3025 |
Tax | Leonardo Rzezinski | leonardo@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262.3022 |
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition | Luiz Augusto Osorio | losorio@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3047 |
Insurance | Marcella Hill | marcella.hill@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3507 |
Employment, Pensions and Benefits | Marcio Meira | marcio.meira@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3029 |
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition | Marcus Vinicius Bitencourt | mbitencourt@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3008 |
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition | Marcelo Araujo Pereira | marcelo.pereira@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3532 |
Employment, Pensions and Benefits | Mauricio Tanabe | mauricio.tanabe@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3077-3521 |
Intellectual Property and Data Protection | Paula Mena Barreto | paula.menabarreto@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3028 |
Oil & Gas | Paulo Almeida Lopes | paulo.lopes@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3007 |
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisition | Rafaella Chiachio | rafaella.chiachio@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3529 |
Capital markets and Banking and project finance | Roberto Vianna do Rego Barros | rbarros@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3513 |
Tax | Renato Lopes da Rocha | rlopes@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3593 |
White Collar Crime, Compliance & Investigation | Ricardo Caiado Lima | ricardo.caiado@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3591 |
Tax | Rosana Gonzaga Jayme | rosana.jayme@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3531 |
Tax | Victor Kampel | victor.kampel@cmalaw.com | +55 11 3077-3539 |
Public Law and Governmental Affairs | Paulo Renato Barroso | paulo.barroso@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3031 |
Litigation and arbitration | Vinicius Pereira | vinicius.pereira@cmalaw.com | +55 21 3262-3036 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Roberto Vianna do R Barros | Partner specialized in banking and project finance, commercial contracts, corporate, M&A, capital… | View Profile |
![]() | Ricardo Caiado Lima | Partner specialized in Litigation | View Profile |
![]() | Ana Júlia Andrade Vaz De Lima | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Fabiano Gallo | Co-head of M&A, Corporate and Energy practices. | View Profile |
![]() | Rosana Gonzaga | Partner specialized in Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Felipe Hermanny | Partner specialized in Litigation and Arbitration | View Profile |
![]() | Marcella Hill | Partner specialized in Insurance, Reinsurance and Pensions | View Profile |
![]() | Alex Jorge | Partner specialized in tax planning, tax consulting and tax litigation. | View Profile |
![]() | Renato Lopes | Partner specialized in Tax | View Profile |
![]() | Carolina Marcondes Sant'Angelo | Partner specialized in Corporate | View Profile |
![]() | Ivandro Ristum Trevelim | Partner in charge for the Real Estate Area in the São Paulo… | View Profile |
![]() | Mauricio Tanabe | Partner specialized in Employment & Benefits | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Total staff : 242Languages
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Contacts : 31Comparative Guides
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Colombia: Litigation
Published: July 2021
Authors: Camilo Martínez Sergio Alberto Rojas Quiñones Daniel Felipe Coca Londoño Daniel Samacá
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Litigation laws and regulations that may occur in Colombia.
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United Kingdom: Technology
Published: August 2021
Authors: Kit Burden
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Technology laws and regulations that may occur in United Kingdom.
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Colombia: Mergers & Acquisitions
Published: April 2022
Authors: Juan Manuel de la Rosa Felipe Quintero
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Mergers & Acquisitions laws and regulations that may occur in Colombia.
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Tanzania: Mergers & Acquisitions
Published: April 2022
Authors: Burure Ngocho
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Mergers & Acquisitions laws and regulations that may occur in Tanzania.
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The Netherlands: Tax
Published: September 2021
Authors: Jian-Cheng Ku Rhys Bane
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview to Tax laws and regulations that may occur in The Netherlands.
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