Miriam Machado Kleissl

Practice Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate, Commercial Contracts, Corporate Structuring/Restructuring

Career

Miriam Machado Kleissl is a founding partner of MKGV Advogados and leads the Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions practice, based in São Paulo. With more than 25 years of experience, she is recognized for her strong track record in advising Brazilian and international clients in complex corporate matters, M&A transactions, private equity deals, and strategic reorganizations.

Her career includes a tenure as partner at Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper, where she advised global clients on cross-border transactions and corporate structuring. Miriam is known for her deep legal expertise, commercial sensibility, and close client relationships.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB – São Paulo)

Experience

Advises national and multinational companies on strategic acquisitions and divestitures in Brazil across multiple sectors.

Acts in high-value private equity investments and restructuring processes.

Experienced in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and post-closing integration strategies.

Represents clients in multiple sectors including media & entertainment, Communications, technology, real estate, heavy industry, laboratories, among other.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese (native)

English (fluent)

Education

Awards