_Meet Our Team
Ricardo_Rondino
Co-Founder
Ricardo Rondino is the founding partner of RM_Law and brings over 20 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, having worked at leading national and international law firms as well as multinational companies. He is a specialist in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Infrastructure & Projects, and is highly regarded for his work in regulated sectors—including energy, financial services, and pharmaceuticals.
Ricardo also has extensive experience in agribusiness, particularly in the sugar and ethanol industries and commodity trading.
Recognized for his strategic approach and ability to lead complex negotiations, Ricardo is a trusted advisor for clients seeking innovative legal solutions in challenging regulatory environments. His practice is characterized by the integration of multiple areas of business law, offering comprehensive counsel on corporate transactions, strategic contracts and legal operations.
Ricardo holds a law degree from PUC-SP, an LL.M. in Corporate Law from Columbia University School of Law, and a specialization in High Performance Leadership from IMD Business School. His international education and multidisciplinary background make him a reliable partner for both domestic and international companies operating in Brazil.
Ricardo leads the firm with a focus on excellence, ethics, and innovation, delivering results that combine in-depth technical knowledge, business insight, and an understanding of the regulatory demands of dynamic markets.
ricardo.rondino@rondinomegale.com
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Ygor_Lima
Associate Lawyer
Ygor is an associate at RM_Advogados and works across a broad range of advisory and contentious matters, with a focus on Contract, Corporate and Business Law, including commercial and real estate agreements, corporate reorganizations, strategic corporate disputes, financial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to integrate different legal perspectives and contribute strategically and technically to the firm’s main areas of practice.
He holds a Law degree and a specialization in Contract Law from Pontifໜia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP). Ygor began his career at a law firm focused on civil litigation and later joined a boutique M&A firm, where he gained experience in mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence processes for Brazilian and international clients and drafting transaction-specific corporate documents.
Felipe_Borges
Associate Lawyer
Lawyer with experience in Corporate Law, Contracts, and M&A, having built expertise at large companies and law firms, including due diligence, drafting and reviewing corporate acts, and negotiating commercial agreements.
His background includes work at a law firm specializing in securitization and mergers and acquisitions, as well as experience as a legal assistant at a multinational pharmaceutical company, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
He holds a Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, with supplementary courses in contract negotiation and corporations.
helena@rondinomegale.com
André_Megale
Co-Founder
André seasoned legal professional with 20+ years of experience in corporate, compliance, and sports law.
LL.B. from PUC-SP, MBA in sociology, management, and law of sports from top universities in UK, Italy, and Switzerland.
Worked with local and international law firms, sports organizations, Brazilian corporations, and public sector.
Assisted clients in doing business in Brazil, supervised Brazilian capital markets, and structured major sports events such as FIFA World Cup and Conmebol America Cup.
Experience includes serving as legal adviser for Brazilian Stock Exchange, attorney for Planning Secretariat of São Paulo State Government, and Governance and Compliance Director of Brazilian Football Confederation.
Currently serves as member of FIFA Football Tribunal and President of Sports Law in one of the Commissions of the Brazilian Bar Association / SP Section.
Approachable and positive demeanor, making him a pleasure to work with.
Gabriel_Machado
Associate Lawyer
Gabriel is a lawyer at RM Advogados, working in advisory and litigation matters, focusing on contracts, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate reorganizations.
Graduated in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo (USP), throughout his education, he has gained experience in various legal fields, having worked at the 24th Civil Court of the São Paulo Court of Justice, as Director at the XI de Agosto Legal Department, and at a boutique law firm specializing in business litigation.
Luisa_Herzberg
Associate Lawyer
Attorney with experience in corporate law, contracts, and compliance.
Her professional background includes experience at the São Paulo State Public Defender’s Office, the São Paulo Court of Justice, and a compliance law firm. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from São Paulo State University (UNESP) and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
luisa@rondinomegale.com
Wilson_Guilherme
Partner
Wilson is a highly experienced lawyer expert in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Business Contracts, and Strategic Corporate Litigation.
He holds post-graduate degrees in Real Estate Law and Business Law and has started his career in legal departments of large national and multinational companies. For over 10 years, Wilson has worked in-house on franchising and agribusiness projects and recently excelled in an M&A law firm.
In addition to strengthening the areas of Corporate Law, M&A and Strategic Contracts in the firm, he is a valuable member of the cross-functional and multidisciplinary agribusiness team, being responsible for helping clients in São Paulo’s inland cities and in Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Goiás. His expertise allows him to handle specific legal issues in this sector.
His multidisciplinary background enables him to work on different themes, subjects, and projects, adding a technical, comprehensive and strategic perspective to the operations he undertakes.
Carolina_Gatti
Associate Lawyer
Carolina is an associate lawyer at RM_Advogados, where she works in Corporate Law, Contracts, Compliance, and Sports Law, advising Brazilian and international clients. Her practice includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, corporate, and service agreements, as well as supporting corporate reorganizations, M&A transactions, due diligence processes, and matters related to governance and integrity.
She holds a Law degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) and has gained experience across different areas of legal practice, including serving as a director at the Legal Department XI de Agosto and working at a Civil Court of the São Paulo State Court of Justice. Her background also includes experience in Administrative Law, a temporary internship at a British law firm, and an academic exchange in France, where she further developed her studies in Business Law.
helena@rondinomegale.com
Helena_Nascimento
Intern Lawyer
Helena is a legal intern at RM Advogados, providing support in matters related to Corporate Law, Contract Law, and Compliance. She is a Law student at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and has prior experience in Corporate Law gained in the legal department of a large company.
At the firm, she drafts corporate documents such as corporate amendments, minutes, and assists with corporate transactions. In the Compliance area, she contributes to the development of guidelines, integrity policies, and the monitoring of applicable legislation. She is also involved in drafting various contracts, conducting legal research, and preparing memorandums and legal opinions.