Career

Rodrigo Mello has nearly 20 years of experience in Corporate Law and M&A, with over 200 transactions in his portfolio. He is one of the firm’s founding partners. Previously, he worked as a lawyer and partner at a boutique firm in São Paulo focused on Conflict Resolution, where he established the Corporate Law and M&A practice before launching his firm.

Rodrigo also worked as a foreign associate at the International Law Firm Fox, Horan & Camerini LLP, based in New York. He has extensive experience in Corporate Law, M&A, and Corporate Finance, having handled transactions across a broad range of industries and sectors, from telecommunications and technology to construction and banking. He has also worked with both international and national clients, including multinational corporations and their directors and private investors.

Rodrigo holds an L.L.M. in Corporate Law from Insper Institute of Education and Research and was a visiting professor at Fordham Law School (New York) in the Banking, Corporate, Financial, and Securities Law LL.M. Program. He also specializes in M&A from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP).

Credentials

The Legal 500 2024 – Corporate and M&A

“Rodrigo Mello is very proactive, highly business-oriented, unlike other firms.”

“I worked with the lead partner Rodrigo Mello. He is a highly skilled lawyer with a solid understanding of the energy sector in Brazil and local regulations. He also has a deep understanding of complex legal structures.”

The Legal 500 2024 – Energy and Natural Resources

“They have extensive knowledge of solar energy contracts in Brazil and are aware of regional peculiarities. Partner Rodrigo Mello shows profound expertise and availability.”

“A team with specialized knowledge in corporate transactions in the energy sector. He participated in significant renewable energy operations. Rodrigo Mello is highly recommended.”

“The ability to respond quickly and assertively to the company’s specifics, contributing to the transaction’s success. Rodrigo Mello is excellent.”