Recognised for its ‘exceptional technical quality’, the corporate and M&A team at Campos Mello Advogados is equipped to advise on both transactional and advisory mandates, including M&A, due diligence, and public offering structuring. The firm’s broad sector coverage and access to an international network continue to attract clients from industries such as financial services, technology, and energy. The department is led by Fabiano Gallo, who brings deep expertise in M&A, foreign investments, and corporate governance, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team also includes Renata Amorim, a key contact for technology companies seeking guidance on reorganisations, asset deals, and joint ventures, and Rafaella Chiachio, who is particularly active in the food and beverage, chemicals, tech, telecoms and renewable energy sectors. Adriana Pagés was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is available and always has someone with the required expertise to help solve the client's problems. We have received outstanding advice from CMA for several years now, and when you think the quality of the service cannot improve, they surprise you once again with prompt and creative problem solving.’
‘The corporate and M&A team at Campos Mello Advogados stands out for its exceptional technical quality, combining in-depth legal knowledge with a strategic and effective approach.’
‘The team is highly available, ensuring agile and personalised support at each stage of the transaction.’
‘With exemplary professionalism, it conducts complex transactions with ethics and precision, offering safe solutions aligned with the objectives of its clients.’
‘Whether for mergers, acquisitions or corporate matters, Campos Mello Advogados is a reference in excellence.’
‘Rafaella Chiachio is a reference in corporate governance, corporate law, and complex contracts, combining immense technical expertise with a strategic and pragmatic vision. Her work stands out for the precision in structuring transactions, in-depth regulatory knowledge and ability to resolve sophisticated legal challenges. In addition, her excellence and commitment ensure innovative and secure solutions for clients seeking high-level legal support.’
‘Carolina Sant'Angelo stands out for her exceptional technical ability, combining in-depth knowledge of corporate law and M&A with a strategic and precise approach. Her availability and commitment ensure agile and effective service, always focused on the client's needs. In addition, her meticulous attention to detail and her high level of competence make her a reliable and essential professional in conducting complex transactions with excellence.’
'I must name Adriana Pagés and Pedro de Sylos Bonecker, who have been instrumental in the development of ur operations in Brazil.'
'The Campos Mello team is very good. Their attorneys have good availability and offer very comprehensive and practical advice. I really liked that their recommendations were very practical, business oriented and on point. When they had to address the business team they were able to transfer their advice efficiently and without much "legalese". Very good response times.'
'Adriana Küpper Pagés is a great lawyer. She is very pragmatic and makes an effort to understand the underlying business to offer the best solutions. Her response times are very good and she delivers what is promised.'
Key clients
- 99x Holdings
- Australian Laboratories Pty
- B3 S.A.
- Basf
- Brasim Administração de Bens Próprios Ltda.
- Bridge Polymers
- Blue Oak Investments
- Circlua S.A.
- Diverxia
- Dori Alimentos
- Eneva S.A.
- Evernex
- Globant
- GE Vernova
- GE Healthcare
- Grupo Boticário
- Grupo RCI
- Grupo Smollan
- HI.PE Participações S.A.
- Legrand Holding Inc
Work highlights
Advised Statkraft European Wind and Solar Holding on the acquisition of 100% of Enerfín from Elecnor.
Advised Lanxess Group on the global carve-out and sale of its urethane business to UBE Corporation.
Advised Maha Group on the merger of Maha Energy (Holding) Brasil into 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Renata Amorim
Practice head
Fabiano Gallo
Other key lawyers
Renata Amorim; Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo; Rafaella Chiachio; Adriana Pagés; Pedro de Sylos Bonecker