Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Media & Entertainment

Brazil

2 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

2 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Melissa Kanô

Brazil: Transactional

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.

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

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Media & Entertainment - Brazil

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

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


Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

5
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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