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José Antonio Miguel Neto is known for his expertise in advising high net worth individuals on estate planning and inheritance issues.
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Property Management and Succession Planning
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Tax Advisory
Capital Markets
Private Equity
Publicly held companies
Compliance
José Antonio Miguel Neto is the founding partner of Miguel Neto Advogados and brings over four decades of experience in corporate law. Known for his strategic approach and business-oriented mindset, he is highly regarded for crafting practical and effective legal solutions to complex corporate challenges. His longstanding commitment to delivering tangible results has earned him recognition as a respected figure in the Brazilian legal market.
Having launched his independent practice in the early 1990s, advising domestic and international family groups in the structuring and consolidation of their business operations. He has played a pivotal role in implementing strong corporate governance and compliance standards, optimizing corporate structures for asset protection, professionalizing management, renegotiating debts with domestic and international creditors, and developing strategic tax planning solutions.
His differentiated approach quickly positioned him as a trusted advisor for high-stakes legal matters traditionally handled by large firms. This distinctive profile contributed to the growth of Miguel Neto Advogados as a sophisticated, agile, and business-oriented law firm, while preserving the personalized service that has always defined his practice.
Today, José Antonio leads the firm’s Corporate practice and is directly involved in mergers and acquisitions, succession and estate planning, corporate reorganizations, tax advisory, capital markets matters, and strategic legal issues involving investment funds. His legacy continues to guide the firm in delivering innovative, growth-driven legal solutions to clients.
Mr. Miguel Neto serves on the Board of Directors for several leading Brazilian group companies, including Três Corações, Embalagens Flexíveis Diadema, Blau Farmacêutica, Movecta, Lojas Belian, and Pro Security, among others. His professional affiliations are extensive, including memberships in the Brazilian Bar Association, the Portuguese Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the Union Internationale des Avocats, and Interlegal, where he has previously held the position of chairman.
Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB)
Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal
International Bar Association (IBA)
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)
Interlegal Member
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Portuguese
English
Spanish
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Bachelors Degree
Associação dos Advogados de São Paulo (AASP)
Arbitration
Parker School of Foreign and Jurisprudência Aplicada no Planejamento Fiscal – Coopers & Lybrand
International Law
Columbia Law School, New York
Comparative Law
Parker School da Columbia University of New York
Tax Law
FIA Business School
Executive Program for Board Members
Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)
Real Estate Law under the New Civil Code
Coopers & Lybrand
Applied Jurisprudence in Tax Planning
Highly Regardes Lawyer
Chambers and Partners Global
2025
Brazil
Chambers and Partners
2024
High Net Worth
Chambers and Partners
2024
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José Antonio Miguel Neto is known for his expertise in advising high net worth individuals on estate planning and inheritance issues.
Provided by Chambers
José is an outstanding, client-orientated professional.
José demonstrates a high level of sophistication in his legal expertise and strategic thinking, allowing him to navigate complex issues effectively.
José Antonio Miguel Neto's client service is exceptional, consistently prioritising client needs and communication.
José is an outstanding, client-orientated professional.
José demonstrates a high level of sophistication in his legal expertise and strategic thinking, allowing him to navigate complex issues effectively.
José Antonio Miguel Neto's client service is exceptional, consistently prioritising client needs and communication.