LAWYER PROFILE

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura

Brazil 2026

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

5 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A; Investment Funds and Structured Finance; Oil, Natural Gas, Biofuels and Hydrogens.

Career

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura has over 35 years of experience in general corporate law, advising Brazilian and international clients on domestic and cross-border landmark M&A transactions.

Marcelo is also an accomplished academic, having served as a professor of corporate law at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas Law School and authoring several articles on corporate law, project finance, and oil and gas regulatory matters.

Marcelo has held several prestigious positions, including chairing the British Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, where he now holds a life honorary Board seat. In addition, Marcelo is a board member of the Rio de Janeiro chapter of LIDE, a corporate leaders association.

He is also actively involved in philanthropy, serving as the chairman and president of the Association of Friends of the Parque Lage Visual Arts School and as a board member of Parceiros da Educação, an NGO focused on improving public education in Rio de Janeiro.

International experience: Slaughter & May, England.

Professional Memberships

British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil (Britcham): Former Chair, Honorary Boardmember.

LIDE Rio de Janeiro: Board member.

Parque Lage Visual Arts School Friends Association: Chairman.

Parceiros da Educação: Board member.

Personal

LL.M. in Corporate Law from University of Cambridge.

Bachelor's degree in Law from University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A; Investment Funds & Structured Finance; Oil, Natural Gas, Biofuels & Hydrogens.

Career

For more than 40 years, Marcelo Viveiros de Moura has been advising Brazilian and international clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and a broad range of corporate matters, particularly in the oil & gas industry and other regulated sectors.

In addition to his legal practice, Marcelo is an academic and thought leader. He has authored numerous articles on corporate law, project finance, and oil & gas regulation, and has taught corporate law at Getulio Vargas Foundation Law School.

Marcelo previously served as chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brazil and currently holds a lifetime honorary seat on its board. He is also a board member of the Rio de Janeiro chapter of LIDE, a Brazilian entity dedicated to connecting business leaders and promoting free enterprise. Deeply committed to philanthropic initiatives, Marcelo serves as chairman and president of Associação de Amigos da Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage and is an officer and board member of Parceiros da Educação, a nonprofit organisation focused on improving public education in Rio de Janeiro.

International experience: Slaughter & May, UK.

Personal

LL.M. in Corporate Law from the University of Cambridge.

Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is well regarded in the market for his longstanding practice representing clients from various sectors, such as telecommunications and oil and gas, in sophisticated M&A mandates involving complex transactions, high-value joint acquisitions and judicial reorganisations.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is an experienced partner in the corporate field and is involved in noteworthy transactions in the oil and gas sector in Rio de Janeiro. He comes highly recommended to handle corporate reorganisation and capital markets matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marcelo Moura is great. He is an excellent lawyer.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura was always extremely helpful. From day one, he actively participated in every call, regardless of the importance.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
Marcelo is an exceptional lawyer whose strategic vision, deep legal knowledge and highly pragmatic approach have consistently been decisive in leading and resolving some of the most complex challenges we have faced. He combines top-tier technical skills with remarkable business acumen, demonstrating a rare aptitude for structuring sophisticated solutions with clarity, efficiency and security. Marcelo is our trusted lawyer, and we know that when a matter is complex and requires sophisticated handling, he is the one we should turn to.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is a highly skilled professional who inspires confidence through his guidance, contributing significantly to the successful execution of transactions.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions
Marcelo is consistently a pleasure to work with. In addition to his exemplary technical expertise and experience, he has strong interpersonal skills and a notable ability to turn tense situations into productive discussions.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions
Marcelo is client-oriented, always available and committed to solving problems.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions