Rafaella is an experienced lawyer in the corporate and M&A sector, counseling local and international companies on matters concerning corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, multi-jurisdictional transactions, listed companies and corporate governance. She is also responsible for the telecom practice in Campos Mello.

Rafaella works with companies in various economic sectors, but specially: food & beverages, chemicals, technology, telecom, and renewable energy. She also holds governance officer/secretary roles for listed and non-listed companies in Brazil, working closely with their legal counsels, strategic C-level management, and Board of Directors.

Within her practice, Rafaella contributes towards the establishment and/or expansion of companies’ businesses in Brazil and improvement of their corporate governance.

Education

• Post-Graduation in Corporate and Capital Markets Law, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-Rio), 2011.
• Specialization in Oil & Gas Regulation and Businesses, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-Rio), 2008.
• B.A. in Law, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), 2007.

Recognitions

• Latin Lawyer 250, Highly Recommended Lawyer in Corporate and M&A, 2021, 2022 and 2023
• Leaders League Brazil: Recommended Lawyer in Corporate/M&A: Mid and Small Cap: 2022
• Recognized by “Análise Advocacia Mulher” one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil:
  • Corporate: 2021-2022
  • Commercial Contracts: 2021
  • Technology: 2022
  • Food and Beverage: 2021
  • Chemical and Petrochemical: 2021
• Recognized by “Análise Advocacia 500” as one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil:
  • Corporate: 2016, 2019, 2023 and 2025
  • Commercial Contracts: 2020
  • Food and Beverage: 2020
  • Chemical and Petrochemical: 2020

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Corporate Conflicts Commission of the Special Chamber for Conflict Resolutions in Companies Restructurings – CamCMR.
• Member of the Legal Committee of Abrasca – Brazilian Association of Listed Companies.

Languages

•   Portuguese
•   English
•   Italian