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 in strategic business hubs. With these appointments, the firm reaches a total of 120 partners.

In São Paulo, Gabriel Ramos (Labor & Employment), Gabriel Vazami (M&A), and Pedro Nasi (Banking and Crypto Assets) have joined the partnership. In Rio de Janeiro, Carolina Amorim (Tax) has been promoted, and in Belo Horizonte, Wagner Duarte (Capital Markets and M&A) has also joined the partnership.

The promotion of the new partners reinforces Machado Meyer’s full-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 the development of internal talent.

“These promotions carry special significance as they reflect the journey of professionals who have built 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 pipeline, combining technical excellence, alignment with the firm’s values, and a strong business mindset,” said Tito Andrade, managing partner of the firm.

Meet our new partners:

  • Carolina Amorim — With Machado Meyer since 2011, Carolina specializes in tax litigation. She advises on litigation strategy, conducts administrative and judicial proceedings, and delivers oral arguments, in addition to preparing legal opinions and complex tax analyses. She has experience across sectors including oil and gas, mining, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, automotive, logistics, and retail.
  • Gabriel Ramos — Gabriel has had two tenures at Machado Meyer — first between 2017 and 2020, and then since 2021. He focuses on labor and employment law and litigation, with experience in preventive advisory work, strategic disputes, and sensitive matters involving executives, expatriates, labor unions, and restructurings. He also advises companies on labor compliance, international employee transfers, and collective dismissals. His sector experience includes automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, internet, and services.
  • Gabriel Vazami — With Machado Meyer since 2011, Vazami specializes in corporate law and M&A, advising on domestic and cross-border transactions. He represents companies, funds, and football clubs in structuring transactions involving Brazilian football corporations (SAFs), debt renegotiations, and commercial and sports-related agreements. He also represents clients before FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and has experience in sectors including sports, entertainment, energy, logistics, and retail.
  • Pedro Nasi — With more than 15 years at Machado Meyer, Pedro specializes in banking, insurance, and crypto assets. 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 M&A, private pension matters, and regulatory approval processes for financial products.
  • Wagner Duarte — With Machado Meyer since 2017, Wagner focuses on capital markets and M&A, with experience in securities offerings, public company governance, and regulatory compliance before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão. He specializes in public offerings, project finance, receivables securitization, and trade finance.