LAWYER PROFILE

Marina Procknor

Global 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Investment Funds

Brazil

6 years ranked

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Practice Areas

Asset Management Services & Investment Funds; Banking and Financial Services; Energy Transition; ESG; Venture Capital

Career

Marina’s practice focuses on a wide variety of private equity and venture capital transactions, in addition to investment funds. She also specializes in ESG (Environmental, Social, Corporate Governance) and was a pioneer of the area in Brazil’s legal sector. Marina represents financial institutions, managers, startups and investors in acquisition, financial and asset-disposal transactions, and assists with investment fund formation and capitalization, including for private equity, venture capital, natural resources, carbon, real estate, distressed assets and ETF.

In 2013, she was listed by Latin Lawyer as one of the most inspiring women in the legal industry in Latin America. She also provides support to social business and impact investment initiatives in Brazil through her pro bono work with Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Marina is a board member of the Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (ABVCAP).

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)

Bachelor of Laws

Northwestern University, USA

Specialization in Business Administration

Northwestern University School of Law, USA.

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Marina Procknor is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience in fundraising and funds structuring. She is widely respected in the private equity field.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Highly respected partner Marina Procknor is recognised in the market for advising investment funds and banks, as well as non-profit organisations, in matters related to ESG funding and sustainability-linked investments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marina is the best lawyer for investment funds in Brazil.
Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
An excellent and highly competent lawyer, Marina's work is unmatched.
Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
Marina Procknor is among the best in the market. She is creative, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both market players and regulators.
Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
She is a point of reference in capital markets and funds and she has a lot of experience structuring ESG-linked instruments.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide
Marina has long-standing experience and deep knowledge of ESG. She is very creative in finding solutions.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Chambers Global Guide