LAWYER PROFILE

Melissa Kanô

Brazil 2026

KLA Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Media & Entertainment

Brazil

5 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

3 years ranked

About

Provided by KLA Advogados

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Melissa Kanô is a partner in the Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions department at KLA. She brings extensive experience in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Contracts, with a robust track record in assisting clients in industries such as advertising, food, and clean energy (solar and wind), both domestically and internationally.

Career

KLA, São Paulo, 2002

Demarest, São Paulo, 2000-2002

Nomos Societé d´Avocats, Paris, 1999

Demarest, São Paulo, 1996-1998

Professional Memberships

Melissa is also responsible for the Asian Desk at the firm and leads the Media and Entertainment practice.

Elected to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the International Lawyers Network - ILN, a leading association comprised of over 90 high-quality independent law firms worldwide, Melissa actively participates in the management of the association and contributes to discussions on strategic plans for the ILN.

In addition, Melissa coordinates the Business Committee of CESA, the Center for the Study of Law Firms in Brazil, alongside Sergio Marangoni (from Salusse Marangoni Advogados) and Rafael Villac (from Martins Villac Advogados).

Personal

Universidade de São Paulo - - USP, Direito 1993-1997.

Université de Paris II, Panthéon-Assas, 1999.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Melissa is also responsible for the Asian Desk at the firm and leads the Media and Entertainment practice. Elected to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the International Lawyers Network - ILN, a leading association comprised of over 90 high-quality independent law firms worldwide, Melissa actively participates in the management of the association and contributes to discussions on strategic plans for the ILN.

Career

KLA, São Paulo, 2002

Demarest, São Paulo, 2000-2002

Nomos Societé d´Avocats, Paris, 1999

Demarest, São Paulo, 1996-1998

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Melissa Kanô is a partner of the firm who is skilled in advising clients on cross-border M&A and joint venture mandates.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Media & Entertainment - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Melissa Kanô is a seasoned practitioner and frequently sought out to advise on matters regarding agency contracts, advertising and infringement of IP rights.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Melissa Kanô is an invaluable partner. She is sophisticated, and has perfect English skills. She is capable to bring our interests to bear with different players in a skilful and diplomatic manner.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
Melissa Kanô is a top-class professional.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
Melissa Kanô is incredibly responsive and hard-working.
Media & EntertainmentChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors