About
Provided by Martinelli Advogados
Brazil: Transactional
Martinelli Advogados is a full-service business law firm with a strong and steadily expanding transactional practice, recognised for its ability to combine technical accuracy with a deep understanding of Brazil’s economic and regulatory landscape. Built on a foundation of excellence in tax and dispute resolution, the firm has strategically strengthened its Corporate, M&A, Capital Markets, Banking, Finance and Regulatory capabilities to meet the needs of clients operating in dynamic and highly competitive sectors.
The firm advises on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, private equity, structured financing, agribusiness credit, capital markets transactions, cross-border investments and corporate governance. Martinelli’s transactional teams work in close collaboration with specialists in tax, competition, regulatory, environmental, labour and litigation, offering clients integrated, business-oriented and risk-sensitive solutions.
Under the leadership of CEO Juliana Martinelli, the firm has enhanced its governance structure and strengthened multidisciplinary management committees dedicated to Business Development, Client Experience, People, Technology, and Risk & Compliance. This framework has accelerated the growth of the transactional practice, fostering innovation, increasing efficiency and enabling teams to support sophisticated deals from planning to execution.
The firm’s 18 offices across 7 states and the Federal District offer strategic proximity to Brazil’s main industrial, agribusiness, financial and logistics hubs, providing regional insight that is essential for transactions involving companies with multi-state operations or sector-specific regulatory regimes. The opening of the unit in Sinop (MT) exemplifies Martinelli’s commitment to supporting clients at the centre of agribusiness expansion.
Martinelli has also invested consistently in technology, AI-driven tools and data analytics to enhance due diligence, document automation, risk assessment and project management—ensuring greater predictability, agility and reliability throughout the transactional lifecycle. The integration of innovation into the firm’s workflow has improved execution in complex, time-sensitive deals.
The firm maintains a robust cross-border platform, with frequent engagement with international clients, foreign counsel, referral partners, financial institutions and investment funds. This global approach strengthens the firm’s ability to support inbound and outbound transactions, providing seamless coordination across jurisdictions.
Through the Martinelli Institute, the firm reinforces its long-term commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development, partnering with civil society organisations across the regions where it operates.
With a track record marked by strategic expansion, sector-based expertise and a culture of performance, Martinelli Advogados stands as a leading partner for transactional mandates in Brazil—delivering technical quality, business insight and value-driven legal advice.
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Brazil: Regions
Martinelli Advogados is one of Brazil’s most geographically diverse business law firms, with a strong regional footprint that allows it to operate with proximity, agility and deep knowledge of local markets. The firm maintains 18 offices across 7 states and the Federal District, strategically located in some of the country’s most relevant economic hubs. This nationwide presence enables Martinelli to deliver highly responsive legal support while understanding the specific characteristics, regulatory nuances and business dynamics of each region.
The firm’s regional model is built on integration rather than fragmentation. Teams across all offices work collaboratively, combining local insight with the strength of a full-service national platform. This structure ensures consistent service quality while allowing clients to benefit from tailored solutions that reflect the economic reality of their region—be it agribusiness in the Midwest and South, advanced manufacturing in the Southeast, logistics corridors in Paraná, or emerging tech ecosystems across major capitals.
Under the leadership of CEO Juliana Martinelli, the firm strengthened its governance model and expanded management committees dedicated to People, Units, Technology, Business Development, Client Experience, and Risk & Compliance. This approach reinforces operational excellence across regions and promotes long-term sustainable growth. The expansion of units—most recently in Sinop (MT)—reflects Martinelli’s commitment to being physically close to the industries driving Brazil’s economy.
Regional teams integrate expertise across tax, corporate, regulatory, labour, litigation, environmental and infrastructure, operating through multidisciplinary squads capable of addressing both day-to-day demands and complex strategic matters. The firm's presence in key regions allows for direct interaction with local authorities, administrative bodies and courts, improving accuracy and efficiency in contentious and regulatory work.
Martinelli consistently invests in technology, innovation and AI-assisted tools to standardise processes and optimise collaboration between offices. This ensures seamless communication, data-driven decision-making and a unified service experience, regardless of where the client is located.
The firm’s regional strength is complemented by a growing cross-border practice, which supports international clients with operations distributed across Brazil’s diverse economic landscapes. Strong relationships with global partners and international associations position the firm to deliver coordinated and business-oriented solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
Through the Martinelli Institute, the firm also maintains a close relationship with the communities where it operates, supporting civil society organisations focused on children and adolescents and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development at the regional level.
With a model centred on proximity, integration and deep market insight, Martinelli Advogados stands out as a firm uniquely positioned to understand and support businesses across all regions of Brazil—combining local presence with national strength and strategic vision.
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Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Martinelli Advogados is a full-service business law firm with a strong sector-focused approach, offering comprehensive support to companies across Brazil’s most relevant industries. The firm combines legal excellence with deep market understanding, allowing its teams to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and aligned with the operational realities of each sector. Its nationwide footprint provides proximity to regional hubs of industry, agriculture, energy, logistics, technology and services, enabling the firm to advise clients with accuracy, speed and local insight.
The firm’s structure is built on multidisciplinary collaboration. Teams integrate expertise across tax, corporate, regulatory, labour, environmental, infrastructure, technology and litigation, working in coordinated squads tailored to each client’s market and growth stage. This model supports highly customised strategies for complex, large-scale and cross-border operations, as well as industry-specific regulatory challenges.
Under the leadership of CEO Juliana Martinelli, the firm has expanded its capabilities through governance restructuring, specialised management committees and continuous investment in innovation and technology. The firm leverages data analytics, automation and AI-assisted tools to deliver more predictive, efficient and business-oriented legal services—especially in sectors driven by regulatory transformation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Martinelli’s network of 18 offices across 7 states and the Federal District offers strategic proximity to the country’s industrial and agricultural corridors. This geographic strength allows the firm to serve more than 5,000 companies in key sectors, including agribusiness, energy and natural resources, transportation and logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, financial services and technology. This broad sector exposure also enhances the firm’s ability to anticipate market trends and regulatory developments.
Internationally, Martinelli maintains an active cross-border platform, engaging regularly with global partners, multinational clients, financial institutions and trade networks. This international presence strengthens its ability to support inbound and outbound investments across multiple industries, ensuring consistent results regardless of jurisdiction.
Through the Martinelli Institute, the firm works closely with civil society organisations and initiatives that impact children and adolescents in the regions where it operates. The Institute’s work reflects Martinelli’s commitment to sustainable development, inclusion and community-driven growth.
With a long-standing trajectory marked by proximity to business, strategic vision and sector-based expertise, Martinelli Advogados continues to position itself as one of the most respected and business-oriented law firms in Brazil—delivering integrated industry knowledge, legal innovation and value-driven solutions.
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Brazil: Contentious
Martinelli Advogados is one of Brazil’s leading full-service business law firms, widely recognised for its strong contentious practice and long-standing expertise in administrative and judicial disputes. Clients consistently highlight the firm’s technical excellence, responsiveness and strategic vision across all stages of litigation. Built on a solid foundation in tax controversy, the firm has expanded its contentious capabilities across civil, corporate, regulatory, labour and high-stakes strategic disputes, supported by integrated multidisciplinary teams.
Under the leadership of CEO Juliana Martinelli, the firm has undergone a governance transformation aimed at strengthening integration, promoting diversity and reinforcing a culture of performance. The creation of specialised management committees—covering Business Development, Client Experience and Marketing, People, Technology, and Risk & Compliance—has enhanced decision-making and equipped the firm to scale sustainably while maintaining close client relationships.
The contentious practice benefits from Martinelli’s network of 18 strategically located offices across 7 states and the Federal District, enabling agile performance before municipal, state and federal courts, as well as administrative bodies. This geographic coverage provides deep understanding of regional and sector-specific dynamics in areas such as agribusiness, energy, transportation, healthcare, infrastructure and technology.
Martinelli continues to invest in technology, data analytics and AI-driven tools to support litigation strategy, strengthen risk assessment and increase efficiency in large-scale administrative and judicial matters. Recent investments in innovation and collaborative office environments have further enhanced integration between contentious and advisory teams, enabling more precise, business-oriented legal solutions.
The firm’s cross-border capabilities have also expanded, with regular engagement with international clients, partners, financial institutions and referral networks. This approach ensures seamless support for foreign companies operating in Brazil. Martinelli maintains active participation in major international associations, reinforcing its global outlook and ability to deliver consistent results across borders.
Through the Martinelli Institute, the firm supports civil society organisations focused on children and adolescents, combining pro bono governance structuring with the mobilisation of tax incentives. The Institute has been a signatory of the National SDG Movement since 2020.
Martinelli Advogados has evolved from a regional firm to one of the most respected legal practices in Brazil. Its contentious practice remains central to this trajectory—combining technical rigour, client proximity and a long-term, sustainable approach to legal strategy.
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