José Antonio Miguel Neto

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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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 Regarded Lawyer

Chambers and Partners Global

2025

Brazil

Chambers and Partners

2024

High Net Worth

Chambers and Partners

2024