BMA announces new partners and counsel to strengthen areas

BMA Advogados announces the promotion of João Rafael Castro de Oliveira, Luis Marcelo Abdalla Jaued, Maria Donati, and Maria Sampaio to new partners at the firm, in addition to the appointment of Lilian Ghitnick Arcalji as counsel (they are pictured from left to right).

The move reflects the technical excellence and solidity of these professionals, reaffirming the firm’s commitment to valuing internal talent and delivering sophisticated solutions.

In the area of conflict resolution, João Rafael Castro de Oliveira brings his expertise to strengthen the firm’s performance in complex disputes. His career is marked by the technical and strategic conduct of litigation, contributing to BMA’s solidity in one of the pillars of its legal practice.

Luis Marcelo Abdalla Jaued takes over the infrastructure, regulation, and government affairs areas. With a focus on highly regulated sectors, his promotion strengthens the firm’s ability to navigate complex environments, offering legal certainty to large-scale projects.

In corporate and M&A, Maria Donati’s promotion further consolidates one of the firm’s most award-winning areas. Her work in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations is recognized for its precision and business acumen, meeting the demands of domestic and international clients.

Reinforcing the competition practice, Maria Sampaio brings technical depth to the analysis of mergers and investigations of anti-competitive conduct, areas that are vital to the corporate strategy of large economic groups.

The firm also announces the appointment of intellectual property counsel Lilian Ghitnick Arcalji. Her promotion highlights the strategic importance of protecting intangible assets and innovation, areas in which Lilian has recognized experience and technical expertise due to her background in chemical engineering.