Carlos José Rolim de Mello

Mello Torres is a multidisciplinary law firm that brings together the expertise of highly regarded professionals across different practice areas. Combining extensive practical experience with strong academic backgrounds, the firm delivers high-standard, tailor-made legal services.

M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Law and Capital Markets.

Carlos Mello is a recognized specialist in M&A, Corporate Governance and Private Equity throughout Brazil. He has participated in major and complex transactions in Brazil and, such as the sale of BRF’s dairy assets to Parmalat, the acquisition of Companhia Providência by a Blackstone funded company and business combination between Hapvida and GNDI Grupo NotreDame Intermédica. Mr. Mello has also advised a number of pharmaceutical companies in a variety of M&A, private equity in commercial transactions in the last couple of years.

Prior to opening Mello Torres, Carlos headed the M&A practice of Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados where he stayed for over 20 years. His international experience includes working as an associate at Chadbourne & Parke LLP and at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, both in New York.

Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo Chapter (OAB/SP).