Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Brazil
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Fernando Gentil Monteiro
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Gentil Monteiro, Vicentini, Beringhs e Gil Advogados
Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Practice Areas
Corporate
M&A
Contracts
Career
Fernando Gentil Monteiro is a partner at GVBG Advogados and his practice is focused on corporate matters, with emphasis in Mergers and Acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, investment fund structure and other daily corporate issues.
Before founding GVBG Advogados, Fernando was a partner of a renowned Brazilian firm, and worked in the United States as an associate of Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom, LLP (New York, USA) between 2012 and 2013. In Brazil, Fernando also worked for more than 9 years at Machado Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados.
Fernando holds a Master of Corporate Law degree from Universidade de São Paulo – USP; Master degree from Columbia Law School (New York, USA – LL.M. 2012), where he is a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar; expert degree in Tax Law by Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2010); law degree by Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2008).
Languages Spoken
Portuguese, English, Spanish, German
Brazil: Transactional
Practice Areas
Corporate, M&A, Contracts
Career
Fernando Gentil Monteiro is a partner at GVBG Advogados and his practice is focused on corporate and commercial matters, with emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, venture capital, and commercial agreements.
Before founding GVBG Advogados, Fernando was a partner of Rolim de Mello Advogados (currently Mello Torres Advogados), and worked in the United States as an international attorney of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (New York, USA). In Brazil, Fernando also worked for more than 9 years at Machado Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados.
He is a professor of corporate and business law at Insper and IBMEC in São Paulo and serves as a member of the Legal Commission of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC).
His practice is recognized by several international legal directories.
Professional Memberships
Affiliations:
- OAB/SP
- New York Bar
- Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa – IBGC (Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance)
Experience
Academic Background:
- Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – Master of Corporate Law
- Columbia Law School – Master of Laws (LL.M), Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Universidade de São Paulo (USP) – Specialist in Tax Law
- Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie – Bachelor in Laws (LL.B)
Languages Spoken
Portuguese, English, Spanish, German
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Gambling and Betting - Brazil
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Fernando Gentil Monteiro is often instructed to represent clients in mergers and acquisitions matters. His practice also includes advising on corporate governance issues, commercial agreements, and matters related to the gambling and betting sector
Chambers Brazil: Transactional
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Brazil
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Partner Fernando Gentil Monteiro is often retained to represent clients in M&A operations. He also can act on corporate governance issues and commercial agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Fernando Gentil Monteiro has a solid practice in the market.
Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & SectorsFernando Gentil Monteiro is technically strong and strategic, and comes across as a well‑rounded and reliable professional.
Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & SectorsFernando Gentil Monteiro is a great professional who shows commitment. He is experienced and works in line with the client's interest. His advice was decisive in important matters.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: TransactionalFernando Gentil Monteiro was very helpful and understood our needs perfectly, being able to adapt himself and his ideas.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Transactional
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