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Machado Meyer

Private Pensions

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Our multidisciplinary team offers solutions that help closed private pension entities to gain efficiency and reduce risks, finding a balance between regulatory, contractual, civil, labor, real estate, and tax aspects.

We provide advice to our clients and represent them in litigation and preventive matters, in the various forms of disputes with companies, participants, or the original parties.

We act before courts, administrative authorities, and regulatory agencies, including the National Superintendence for Pension Funds - PREVIC. We participate in arbitrations and support clients in preliminary discussions to prevent or reduce the impact of disputes, always seeking the best results with a high degree of effectiveness, creativity, and efficiency.

We also provide legal guidance to entities in possible regulatory changes and corporate restructuring or in relation to governance aspects, with a focus on mitigating the legal risks of investments.

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Private Pensions - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is a well‑regarded law firm recognised for its strong experience advising on matters related to private pensions. The team is particularly skilled in handling complex regulatory issues, pension plan restructurings and transfers, as well as high‑stakes contentious matters involving pension funds. The practice also advises on corporate reorganisations and regulatory challenges with significant financial impact. Its client base includes pension funds, plan sponsors, insurance companies offering supplementary pension products, and corporate investors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer advised Postalis on a damages claim against the former fund administrator and investment manager of FIDC CJP, aiming at the recovery of losses and restoration of pension plan assets.

Strengths

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  • With a high level of specialisation, Machado Meyer consistently delivers work of strong quality.

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  • Machado Meyer has the depth of expertise and the right professionals to handle delicate and complex matters in this area with confidence.

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  • Excellent throughout, Machado Meyer delivers strategic analyses aligned with Previc’s current interpretations, combining speed and clarity in its advice.

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  • Machado Meyer is valued for the technical quality and experience of its leadership, supported by a prepared and readily available multidisciplinary team. Its lawyers have a strong and active presence before the key bodies relevant to our institution.

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  • Machado Meyer is recognised for its technical excellence, legal depth and senior‑level expertise, particularly in handling complex supplementary pension matters with significant financial impact.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • João Vitor Luke Reis
    João Vitor Luke Reis

    João Vitor Luke Reis

    João Vitor Luke Reis is noted for his work in private pensions matters, with a focus on judicial and administrative litigation involving pension funds. His work includes issuing legal opinions, drafting submissions to Previc and acting in disputes related to actuarial surpluses.

    • A reliable private pensions professional, João Reis is supportive, dedicated and consistently available when needed.

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    • João Vitor Luke Reis is a practitioner with strong technical authority. He delivers consistent and highly reliable advice on supplementary pension matters and the associated risk management issues.

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  • Marcelo Catania Ramos
    Marcelo Catania Ramos

    Marcelo Catania Ramos

    Marcelo Catania Ramos often works on matters related to private pensions, commonly advising closed pension entities and plan sponsors on plan restructurings. His experience includes matters involving withdrawals of sponsorship and other pension‑related structural changes.

    • With strong technical expertise, Marcelo Catania Ramos provides well‑grounded guidance while remaining consistently available and reassuring.

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    • Marcelo is a professional with strong legal and regulatory expertise in the supplementary pensions sector.

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    • Marcelo Catania Ramos is known for the quality of his technical private pensions work and his strong business‑oriented perspective.

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