Ms Melissa Kanô > KLA Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Advertising is the focus of the media and entertainment practice at KLA Advogados, which advises multiple communication groups and independent advertising agencies on regulatory and transactional matters. The team, led by Melissa Kanô, routinely assists clients with campaigns clearance, agreements involving advertisers and media vehicles, and proceedings before ANCINE, CENP, and CONAR. Kanô is engaged by both local and international advertising agencies in relation to the negotiation of commercial agreements and transactions. Key support is offered by Ana Carolina Cesar, who is adept at drafting contracts for media and entertainment clients, and assisting with the clearance of advertising campaigns.

Focused on advising both buyers and sellers on the full spectrum of corporate and M&A matters, KLA Advogados is ‘well respected in the local market‘ and receives praise for understanding ‘the client’s needs and its business, anticipating problems and proposing solutions‘. Present in a variety of sectors, from technology to energy and education, the practice is adept in middle-market strategic M&A, private equity deals, and joint ventures. Leadership of the group is shared between Karin Alvo, a key contact for TMT and life sciences clients, Mariana Cortez, who in turn is noted for her experience in transactions involving the real estate sector, and Melissa Kanô, whose ‘engaging and highly intelligent manner when dealing with clients and opposing counsel makes her an invaluable asset to any deal team‘. Other names to note in the practice include Mário Fioratti, who possesses extensive experience in the venture capital space, and Patrícia Braga, a key contact for cross-border mandates.