LAWYER PROFILE

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa

Brazil 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Brazil

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Infrastructure and energy / M&A and private equity / Contracts and complex negotiations / Mining / Corporate / Public and regulatory law / Energy / ESG and impact businesses / Japan Desk / China Desk / Latin America & Iberia Desk

Career

Liliam specializes in finance, tax and foreign trade law. Her work involves advising on the structuring of integrated projects and M&As in regulated sectors. She has experience in negotiating complex contracts, infrastructure and financing. She advises Brazilian and foreign clients from a wide range of sectors, such as mining, energy, transportation and logistics, agribusiness, food and beverages, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, automotive, among others.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB); Portuguese Bar Association (inactive membership); International Bar Association (IBA); Brazilian Institute for Energy Law Studies (IBDE) - Coordinator of the Mining Group, 2012-2020; Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) - Alumini; Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern - AHK Sociedade de Estudos Jurídicos Brasil-Alemanha - SEJUBRA (vice-president, 2015).

Languages Spoken

Portuguese and English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa is a partner who regularly draws on her expertise in mining matters to assist clients with regulatory and contractual mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Liliam’s ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical and actionable guidance makes her an invaluable partner in the decision-making process. She brings a strong strategic vision, always aligned with her clients’ business objectives. Professional and collaborative, she is also exceptionally approachable, proactive and dedicated, anticipating needs and consistently delivering a high level of service. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and genuine commitment make the working relationship both efficient and reliable.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Liliam is highly practical and business-minded, with a strong understanding of our company and an exceptional ability to see the bigger picture. As a commercially minded lawyer, she brings a pragmatic approach and effectively mobilises and manages her team, ensuring a seamless experience for us as a client.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Lilian Yoshikawa combines deal experience with deep mining regulatory expertise, providing substantial support in M&A transactions.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors