Machado Meyer announced the promotion of five new partners, strengthening key practice areas—mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, labor law, banking and crypto assets, and tax—and expanding its regional presence in strategic business centers. With these appointments, the firm now has a total of 120 partners.
In São Paulo, Gabriel Gomes (Labor Law and Employment), Gabriel Vazami (Mergers and Acquisitions), and Pedro Nasi (Banking and Cryptoassets) have joined the firm. In Rio de Janeiro, Carolina Amorim (Tax Law) has been promoted, and in Belo Horizonte, Wagner Duarte (Capital Markets and Mergers and Acquisitions) has also joined the firm.
The promotion of the new partners reinforces Machado Meyer’s comprehensive service model, enhances the firm’s ability to support companies in strategic transactions across multiple sectors of the economy, and reflects its long-term commitment to developing internal talent.
“These promotions have special significance, as they reflect the trajectory of professionals who have developed their careers and grown alongside Machado Meyer. Three of them started as interns, and all have been with the firm for many years. This demonstrates the strength of our internal talent pool, which combines technical excellence, alignment with the firm’s values, and a solid business vision,” stated Tito Andrade, managing partner of the firm.
More from the new partners
Carolina Amorim has been with Machado Meyer since 2011. She specializes in tax litigation, handling administrative and judicial proceedings, and presenting oral arguments, in addition to preparing legal opinions and complex tax analyses. She has experience in various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, automotive, logistics, and retail.
Gabriel Ramos has worked at Machado Meyer on two separate occasions: first from 2017 to 2020, and then again from 2021. He specializes in labor law and litigation, with experience in preventative counsel, strategic disputes, and sensitive matters involving executives, expatriates, unions, and restructurings. His industry experience spans the automotive, pharmaceutical, textile, internet, and services sectors.
Gabriel Vazami has been with the firm since 2011, specializing in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, advising on both domestic and international transactions. He represents companies, funds, and football clubs in structuring transactions involving Brazilian football companies (SAFs), debt renegotiations, and commercial and sporting agreements. He also represents clients before FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and has experience in sectors such as sports, entertainment, energy, logistics, and retail.
Pedro Nasi has over 15 years of experience at Machado Meyer, specializing in banking, insurance, and cryptocurrencies. He advises financial institutions and insurance companies on regulatory matters, financial market transactions, and the structuring of business activities in Brazil. He also works on mergers and acquisitions, private pension matters, and regulatory approval processes for financial products.
Wagner Duarte has been with Machado Meyer since 2017, specializing in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, with experience in securities offerings, corporate governance of public companies, and regulatory compliance with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and B3 SA – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão. He specializes in public offerings, project finance, accounts receivable securitization, and international trade finance.
