Luiz Fernando Rocha Silva

I am a Corporate Lawyer with a strong academic background in Corporate and Business Law, including LL.M. studies in Brazil and coursework in U.S. Corporate Law at Columbia Law School. Member of the Corporate Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/MG), with solid experience working as in-house counsel and in law firms, advising companies in regulated and complex business environments. I'm highly skilled in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial, corporate, and financial contracts, including M&A-related agreements, structured finance (DCM and ECM), SaaS, EPC, O&M, asset purchase agreements, distribution contracts, partnerships, NDAs, and investment fund documentation. Proven ability to support corporate governance matters, prepare corporate documents, and provide legal opinions on corporate, and business law issues. Experienced in providing strategic legal advisory to internal stakeholders, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure legal compliance while enabling business objectives. Strong background in due diligence processes, data protection and LGPD compliance, and supervision and coordination of external law firms. Previous experience also includes consumer law, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and management of legal teams and processes within public institutions. Demonstrates excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience handling contracts and legal matters in English and in international and cross-border contexts. Academically active, with published articles in recognized Brazilian legal journals and continuous engagement in M&A and corporate law studies.