Otavio Carneiro is a corporate transactional lawyer at Harper Meyer LLP, specialising in middle-market transactions for Brazilian clients, advising them on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and shareholder agreements across the oil and gas, construction and transportation industries. His prior experience working at a law firm in Brazil sets him apart from others when it comes to cross-border transactions and risk assessment, due to his knowledge of the Brazilian legal market.
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Otavio Carneiro is a partner at Harper Meyer LLP and leads the firm’s Brazil Desk. Licensed in both Brazil and Florida, Otavio specializes in assisting foreign individuals and companies in the international expansion of their operations and investments in the United States and Brazil. With over 20 years of practice at a top-tier law firm in Brazil, he has managed sophisticated, multijurisdictional transactions across various industries and business sectors. This breadth of experience enables Otavio to guide his clients through the complexities of the American legal system and Brazil’s civil law framework, helping them understand the distinctions between the two jurisdictions and bridging cultural and legal gaps to facilitate informed decision-making.

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