• Bachalor of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), 2002 
• Post-graduation in Economy and Business Law by Fundação Getúlio Vargas (–FGV DIREITO SP -GVLaw), 2005 
• Specialized in Legal Administration for Lawyers Fundação Getúlio Vargas (–FGV DIREITO SP -GVLaw), 2012 

• Portuguese
• English

• Corporate
• Foreign Investment
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Contracts
• Compliance
• Competition Law
• Corporate Immigration
• Real Estate

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, Michele Haidar is recognized for advising on complex transactions involving multinational corporations and family-owned businesses, in corporate transactions, foreign investment, corporate governance, and strategic legal counsel for Brazilian and international companies. 

Throughout her career, Michele has advised clients on establishing and expanding their businesses in Brazil, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, foreign investment structuring, corporate governance matters, and compliance programs. 

Her legal counsel supports clients throughout every stage of their business operations, from initial feasibility studies and project planning to the incorporation of companies, ongoing operations, and corporate reorganizations, while also advising executive management and boards of directors on strategic initiatives and key corporate decision-making. 

She has built a distinguished practice advising Asian companies, particularly Japanese business groups, on structuring new investments and incorporating dozens of companies in Brazil. Her legal counsel supports clients throughout every stage of their business operations, from initial feasibility studies and project planning to the incorporation of companies, ongoing operations, and corporate reorganizations, while also advising executive management and boards of directors on strategic initiatives and key corporate decision-making. 

Her extensive experience working across different business cultures and the long-standing relationships she has developed with foreign investors have established her as a trusted advisor to international companies operating in Brazil. 

• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) – São Paulo 
• Corporate, Governance and ESG Committee of the São Paulo Bar Association (OAB/SP) 
• International Bar Association – IBA 

• Chambers and Partners in Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market in 2024 and 2025 
• Análise Advocacia Mulher in 2025 and 2026 
• Análise Advocacia Regional – Advogados Mais Admirados in 2025 and 2026 
• ITR World Tax in 2025 
• Análise Advocacia 500 – Most Admired Lawyers in the Automotive Sector in 2011