Specialized in infrastructure and capital projects, Marcelo has a renowned practice in the legal contracts management and in projects within the public and private sectors.
Marcelo counts with a vast experience in contracts within the construction, energy, oil and gas, mining, logistics, sanitation, and pulp and paper industries, having built his career in strategic positions as in-house counsel for large engineering and infrastructure companies.
Marcelo is recognized for his leadership and excellence in conducting complex cases, aligning a profound knowledge of the legal system that governs large projects with a practical and result oriented approach.
Throughout his career, Marcelo has received many awards for his performance in contract management and for his meaningful contributions to the industry.
Education
- MBA, IESE Business School.
- Postgraduate Degree, Business Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas FGV (FGV/SP).
- Leadership Advanced Program, IMD Business School (IMD – International Institute for Management Development).
- J.D., Universidade Paulista de São Paulo (UNIP).
Awards and Accolades
- Análise Advocacia: Commercial Contracts, State of Sao Paulo (2025 edition); Civil and Electric Power (2022 edition), Business Contracts, Construction and Engineering, most admired lawyers in Brazil (2020 edition).
- Chambers and Partners Global: Project (2025).
- Chambers and Partners Brazil: Project Development (since 2023).
- The Legal 500: Projects and Infrastructure, Public Law (2021 edition); Projects and Infrastructure (2019 edition).
- Leaders League: Arbitration (2019 edition), Projects & Infrastructure (since 2019).
- Award for Individual Excellence in leadership and improvement of visibility in the commercial contracts and management industry – granted by ANGC – Associação Nacional dos Gestores de Contratos [Brazilian Contract Management Professionals Association]. Finalist in the world competition.
- 4th Annual Global Awards for Excellence in Case Management by WFMC – for the implementation of a case management system tailored for legal departments, with automated drafting of contracts and powers of attorney.
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