Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

Led by Eduardo Avila de Castro, who has a strong focus on innovative financial products, regulatory matters, and both local and international financial transactions, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados’ banking and finance team primarily acts for a lender-focused client base, including major global institutions and fintech companies. The team combines robust transactional capabilities - covering bilateral and syndicated loans, structured finance, and derivatives - with deep regulatory expertise in banking, payment systems, foreign exchange, and anti-money laundering. It has recently been particularly active assisting fintech clients with Central Bank authorisations, key partnerships, and new product launches. Nei Schilling Zelmanovits, a widely recognised specialist in finance and fintech, regularly advises on domestic and cross-border loans, structured finance, financial regulatory matters, and issues relating to investment funds. Adriano Schnur stands out for his track record in project and structured finance, with a focus on the transport, mining, and logistics sectors. Rafael Carretero advises on derivatives, structured finance, syndicated lending, and new financial products. At the associate level, Pedro Nasi is noted for his expertise in financial transactions and regulatory matters. Former co-head Alessandra Carolina Rossi Martins left the firm in April 2025.