Mellina Gerhardt is an associate at Campos Mello Advogados, based in São Paulo. Her practice focuses on Corporate Criminal Law and Compliance & Investigations, encompassing both advisory and contentious matters. She assists clients in internal investigations, the preparation of legal opinions and technical memoranda, as well as due diligence and risk assessments in criminal matters, including complex cases involving multiple parties.

Throughout her career, she has developed significant experience advising companies across a range of industries, including hospitality, energy, industrial and consumer goods sectors. She has represented a group with a strong presence in the real estate and hospitality sectors and advises clients in the energy and natural resources industry on criminal and compliance matters. Her experience also includes corporate internal investigations and strategic criminal enforcement measures, including high-profile cases and matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Education

• LL.B., Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), 2018
• Postgraduate Degree in Corporate Criminal Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), 2020

Admissions

• Brazilian Bar Association, Rio Grande do Sul
• Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo

Languages

• English – Fluent
• Italian – Intermediate