Paula Andrade Ribeiro Chaves 6z432k

Paula Chaves serves a diverse range of clients across industries such as technology, engineering, retail, funeral services, asset management, and healthcare. Among the recent notable transactions she has led are:

• Advising Real Estrutura Engenharia on its sale to Priner;

• Advising Itabolt on its sale to Minova (Aurelius Group);

• Advising Confrapar on investment funding from Reag;

• Advising Grupo Zelo on the acquisition of Parque da Colina Cemetery;

• Advising Grupo Zelo on the acquisition of Parque Hortolândia Cemetery;

• Advising Laboratório Hermes Pardini on the acquisition of Laboratório Paulo Azevedo.

Her practice is characterized by a combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and in-depth knowledge of the industries in which her clients operate, always focusing on ensuring legal security and the best outcomes for all parties involved.

Paula Chaves currently serves as Vice President of ALAE (Aliança de Escritórios de Advocacia Empresarial), the most recognized network of law firms in South America. Additionally, she actively participates in IBEF-MG (Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives of Minas Gerais), having been a member of its M&A Board and its Council in the last term.

Paula Chaves has a strong academic background, holding an LL.M/K with honors from Northwestern School of Law and Kellogg School of Management, in addition to a solid educational foundation that includes a postgraduate degree from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, an MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, a Master’s degree in Law from Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos, and her law degree also from Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos.

Her international experience includes working at the renowned law firm Holland & Knight LLP in New York, where she handled highly complex transactions, further strengthening her expertise in cross-border negotiations.

Paula is also the author of various articles and technical notes on M&A and Corporate Law topics. Among her publications, the book “Minority Control in Brazil” stands out.

Paula Chaves is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in M&A and Governance in Brazil by the most prestigious legal industry publications, including Chambers and Partners, Leaders League, The Legal 500, IFLR, and Best Lawyers. These recognitions reflect her solid experience, technical excellence, and leadership in the market, reaffirming her position as one of the foremost references in strategic and high-complexity transactions in the country.