Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo is a partner in the Corporate practice of Campos Mello Advogados  and head of Life Sciences and Healthcare sector, based in São Paulo. 

She has extensive experience handling complex M&A transactions, both – local and cross-broader, across different sectors. 

Her experience also encompasses general corporate advisory, corporate governance, and multi-jurisdictional corporate reorganizations, as well as providing guidance in complex business contracts. Carolina is recognized for her practical and business-oriented approach. 

Throughout her career, Carolina has worked at renowned law firms, consistently focusing on corporate law and M&A transactions. She joined Campos Mello Advogados in 2014 and was promoted to partner in 2018.  

Recognitions
• Recommended lawyerl in Energy
The Legal 500: 2018 

• One of the most admired Brazilian lawyers in Business Contracts
Análise Advocacia 500: 2018

•  IFRL100o Brazil – Recognized as “Notable Practitioner” in M&A: 2020 – 2024

•  IFLR 1000 – Recognized as “Notable Practitioner” in M&A: 2020 – 2023

•  The Legal 500 – Recognized lawyer in Electricity: 2018

•  The Legal 500 – Mentioned lawyer in Corporate and M&A: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

•  Análise Advocacia Mulher – Recognized as one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil in:

Corporate: 2025

International Trade: 2025

Machinery and Equipment: 2025

Business Contracts: 2018

•  Best Lawyers Brazil – Recommended Lawyer in Corporate and M&A Law: 2023 – 2025 

Education
• Master of Law, New York University (NYU), NY, 2013
• Post-Graduation in Corporate Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 2010
• Specialization in Business Administration from Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP), 2008
• B.A. in Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 2004

Certifications

Emeritus ESG Program: how to innovate through ethical and sustainable solutions, Fundação Dom Cabral, 2024

Professional Memberships
• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), São Paulo Chapter