Maria is an established Corporate Law and M&A professional with over $11$ years of progressive experience, expertly guiding transactions that span from medium-sized deals (USD$50M+)tolarge,complexcross-borderacquisitions(USD$1B+). She has consistently served as a strategic advisor to the largest players in Brazil and a diverse portfolio of significant multinational clients across numerous sectors.

Her responsibilities encompass the end-to-end management of business combinations, including pre-deal readiness, structuring and execution of share and asset purchases, capital increases, leveraged/management buyouts (LBOs/MBOs), and intricate corporate reorganizations (mergers, spin-offs, drop-downs). A key focus is the definition and rigorous implementation of corporate governance principles, policies, and rules to ensure full compliance and organizational integrity.

Furthermore, Maria specializes in strategic asset planning and protection, leveraging expertise in tax economy, succession preparation, and establishing stringent security and confidentiality protocols. This includes structuring strategic alliances, joint ventures, and consortia. She drives efficiency through dedicated Project Management Office (PMO) and Post-Merger Integration (PMI) leadership, ensuring seamless execution and maximum value realization.

Her robust academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Laws and a Master’s in Business Law and Game Theory (UFMG), complemented by advanced financial credentials: a MicroMaster’s in Finance (MIT), an MBA in Controllership (USP), and certifications in Accounting and Valuation (Columbia-NYC & NYIF). This deep, multidisciplinary knowledge allows for a holistic view of the organization and the transaction, generating value by understanding and aligning the objectives and purpose of all involved parties.

Maria possesses a unique aptitude for designing tactical and practical solutions with an adequate degree of complexity, effectively identifying and allocating relevant risks while maintaining an unyielding focus on achieving the expected commercial results in an effective and efficient manner.