LAWYER PROFILE

Arthur Bardawil Penteado

Global 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Global

Practice Areas

Partner in M&A and Private Equity, Corporate, Capital Markets and Venture capital and startups.

Career

Co-head of the M&A Department at Machado Meyer, Arthur is frequently endorsed by specialized publications as a reference in Brazilian and international M&A transactions. He has more than 25 years of experience in M&A, private equity, capital markets, and corporate reorganizations. Arthur represents various Brazilian and international clients in their acquisitions, divestments, and other corporate and capital markets transactions, specializing in complex transactions involving public companies. He has various articles published in these areas and acts as a speaker and guest lecturer in courses in the corporate and M&A areas.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association and member of International Bar Association (IBA).

Education

University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Master in Commercial Law

2005

University of London, King's College

Master of Laws – LL.M. in Corporate Law

2004

University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

2001

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is a lawyer recognised for his long-standing transactional practice. He advises high-level clients from the oil and gas, education and retail sectors, among others, on high-value M&A and corporate matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is very experienced and trustworthy. We really have a good relationship with him.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
Arthur Bardawil Penteado is an excellent professional. He's always attentive, inspiring the necessary confidence in the client, and he's always ready to answer technical questions.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
I consider Arthur Bardawil Penteado to be one of the best M&A lawyers in Brazil.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide