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Adriana Pallis

Adriana Pallis

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Partner in Corporate, Capital Markets, M&A and Private Equity, Technology and Telecommunications.

Career

Specialist in corporate law, corporate governance, securities regulation, M&A involving private and listed companies and international M&A transactions. Has extensive experience in structuring and implementing highly complex corporate reorganizations involving publicly traded companies and different acquisition structures, including tender offer procedures. Provides legal advice on representing companies and investors in administrative proceedings and in consultations with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). He works on business structuring and the creation of companies, joint ventures, consortia, associations, foundations and other forms of business. His work in the most important privatization processes of the 1990s, such as CPFL, Eletropaulo (both in the energy sector), Vale (mining sector) and Telebrás (telecommunications sector) gave him differentiated experience in negotiating, structuring and adapting to specific regulations, as well as improving his ability to understand the client's business.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) and American Bar Association (ABA)

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil

Postgraduation in Corporate Law

1995

Universidade Mackenzie, Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

1990

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adriana Pallis leads high-value corporate mandates for clients in a wide range of sectors. She is able to handle matters such as M&A, divestments and other sophisticated transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Adriana Pallis is an outstanding partner at Machado Meyer, known for her sharp legal mind, strategic thinking, and deep expertise in complex corporate and M&A matters.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Adriana Pallis is an extremely competent professional, technically unparalleled, and highly committed. She's always focused on finding the best solution for her client, minimising risks.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide

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Brazil

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