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Machado Meyer announced on Monday (April 6) the promotion of five new partners, strengthening key practice areas — M&A, Capital Markets, Labor & Employment, Banking and Crypto Assets, and Tax — while also expanding its regional presence...
Machado Meyer Advogados was recognized last Thursday (19) as Brazil Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in the global legal market. The firm also established itself as the most awarded practice of...
Our recent recognitions
We are proud to reaffirm our excellence in Fintech Legal practice with our continued recognition in Band 3 of the Chambers Brazil Fintech Guide. Machado Meyer is one of the firms with the most ranked lawyers in this edition, with three...
Machado Meyer honored in the Glassdoor Best Places to Work Awards
Machado Meyer has been recognized in the national edition of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work Awards, achieving 3rd place in the “Best Careers Page” category and becoming the first law firm to receive this distinction.
Ten years of the Quotas Act in Brazil
More than ensuring a place for people from minority groups in the academic environment through quotas, we must offer them a more level playing field through specific development measures. Two proposed changes in legislation could increase the enrollment of marginalized individuals in public education and reduce dropout rates.
STJ’s decision determines that Maria da Penha Law applies to transgender women
The Supreme Court's position represents an important advance that can help make society more inclusive and influence similar case judgments.
Machado Meyer announces the appointment of nine new partners
In its rhythm of continuous expansion, these promotions strengthen the firm’s Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Tax practices
The role of advocacy in combating racism
Throughout Brazil's history there have been advances in the recognition of racism and in the punishment of discrimination, but more lawyers and social movements need to engage in the struggle for a more inclusive society.
The way to black leaders in the legal world
In the fight against racism, those in a position of privilege need to educate the look to see that all human beings have skills, regardless of skin color.
Difficulties faced by transgender people in Brazil during the process of legally changing their names
Despite the enactment of Provision No. 73 by the National Justice Council (CNJ) in 2018, which regulates how transgender people can legally change their names, the process is still excessively bureaucratic and transgender people often receive unreasonable demands from notary public offices that thre
Gender and taxation, women's discrimination beyond the labor market
Legislation interferes and even encourages differentiation between genders by allowing classification of female products as non-essential and increasing the tax burden on them. Sanitary pads, makeup and razor blades are examples of this type of discrimination.
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