Experience

Mello Torres

• Brazil
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Lawyer

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  • Startups and Venture Capital: Represented various startups regarding company incorporation and preparation for financing rounds – from small-series seed rounds to larger, venture-fund backed rounds (series A, B, C and D) – including the drafting of related documentation, corporate structuring, corporate governance, relation with investors and deferred compensation (e.g. stock options). Assistance to corporate and venture capital investment funds related to their investments in startup companies, legal due diligence, and analysis of legal risks and foreign investment structures. • Mergers & Acquisitions: Represented clients in all pre-deal drafting and review of agreements, complex multi-party negotiations, legal due diligence, analysis of legal risks, legal advice on foreign investment matters, corporate restructuring and preparation of companies for sale, negotiation and structuring of cross-border transactions, as well as identification of relevant filings with government agencies. • General Corporate: Advised Brazilian and foreign clients in establishing new businesses in Brazil, providing assistance on foreign exchange rules and procedures, incorporation of new companies and all related legal steps for setting up a venture in Brazil, while also providing general business and contract law consultation. • Business Development: Pursuing strategic opportunities by cultivating partnerships and other commercial relationships with law firms and potential clients. Show less



Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados

• Brazil
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Lawyer

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2021

  Advising in all phases of M&A deals, representing clients from the buyer and/or seller, as well as financial institutions, advising clients from the pre-deal phase, formulating buying or selling strategies, assisting clients in bid processes, negotiation of all transaction contracts and documents, advising clients in the post-closing phase of each deal. Also adivising in corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, commercial contracts and project finance deals. Advising in all phases of M&A deals, representing clients from the buyer and/or seller, as well as financial institutions, advising clients from the pre-deal phase, formulating buying or selling strategies, assisting clients in bid processes, negotiation of all transaction contracts and documents, advising clients in the post-closing phase of each deal. Also adivising in corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, commercial contracts and project finance deals.



Campos Mello Advogados

• Brazil
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Lawyer

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018



Tauil & Chequer Advogados associado a Mayer Brown

• Brazil
• Legal Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Trainee

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2016