Fabio Perrone Campos Mello is the Managing Partner of Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper.

He has extensive experience in the Real Estate, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Securities areas, providing assistance in planning and structuring operations and business activities, including the incorporation of companies, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, the structuring of joint ventures, consortiums, associations, foundations, societies and other means of organizing businesses, activities, and companies.

Fabio’s services include guiding clients in the acquisition and disposition of corporate shareholdings or assets; executing due diligence procedures; executing divestitures and M&A transactions (including management buyouts and takeovers); assisting in the acquisition or transfer of ownership of equity interests, minority shareholdings and structuring public offerings of shares.

He provides legal advice on all investment transactions, advising Brazilian and foreign investors regarding mutual funds, investment companies and equity portfolios.

In 2022, he taught a Magna class for law students at the Faculdade Estácio de Sá. On the occasion, he addressed topics such as career development and perspectives for lawyers today. 

Among his clients are Brazilian and foreign companies that operate in different sectors of the market, such as hotels and leisure (hotels and resorts), infrastructure, financial and banking services (administration and investment funds), real estate, and transportation.

Recent editions of Chambers Latin America recognized Fabio as a leading individual in Corporate/M&A and Real Estate, being described by clients as “a lawyer with tremendous knowledge of international law and a Midas touch when it comes to drafting contracts” and being “exceptionally client focused.”

Fabio Campos Mello, who takes the lead on corporate work and earns plaudits for his “professionalism and dedication to projects”. – Latin Lawyer, 2018

Fabio Perrone Campos Mello earns endorsements worldwide as one of the foremost real estate lawyers in Brazil. – Who’s Who Legal, 2016

Fabio Perrone Campos Mello is a well-known figure in the Brazilian market and is recognized for his invaluable sector experience. – Who’s Who Legal, 2016

Fabio Perrone Campos Mello is singled out by sources for his negotiation skills: “It is a pleasure to work with him – he is proactive and skilful during negotiations.” He routinely represents leading names from the hospitality and leisure sectors. – Chambers Latin America, 2018

Fabio started his career at Barbosa, Müssnich & Aragão Advogados in 1997, remaining there until 2001, when he left to pursue his master’s degree in law at the University of New York. Upon returning, he joined the law firm Demarest e Almeida Advogados.

In 2005, he joined Campos Mello as a partner and, a few years later, became the firm’s newest managing partner.

Fabio also serves on the Board of Directors of several open and private companies, in addition to being a member of the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) in Rio de Janeiro.