With more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, Michele Haidar has joined Sperling Advogados as a partner. Recognized for advising on complex transactions involving multinational corporations and family-owned businesses, she strengthens the firm’s corporate practice, particularly 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.
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.
Her professional excellence has been recognized by leading national and international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners (2024 and 2025) in the Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market category; Análise Advocacia Mulher (2025 and 2026); Análise Advocacia Regional – Most Admired Lawyers (2025 and 2026); ITR World Tax (2025); and Análise Advocacia 500 – Most Admired Lawyers in the Automotive Sector. She is also a member of the Corporate Law, Corporate Governance and ESG Committee of the São Paulo Bar Association (OAB/SP), Pinheiros Chapter.
For Michele Haidar, joining Sperling Advogados represents an opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a highly specialized corporate practice aligned with the needs of foreign companies investing in Brazil.
“Beginning this new chapter at Sperling Advogados is a very important milestone in my career. The firm is distinguished by its technical excellence, strategic vision, and close client relationships. I join with the goal of strengthening our corporate practice and expanding our capabilities in corporate transactions, foreign investment, and legal counsel for Brazilian and international companies seeking the legal support they need to invest and grow in Brazil.”
According to Felipe Garcia de Souza, partner at Sperling Advogados, Michele Haidar’s arrival marks an important step in the firm’s growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to providing increasingly sophisticated corporate legal services.
“Michele’s arrival is a strategic addition to Sperling Advogados. Her recognized experience in complex corporate transactions, foreign investment, and advising international companies brings even greater depth to our corporate practice and enhances our ability to support clients in complex, long-term strategic projects. We are delighted to welcome her as a partner and are confident that her experience will contribute to the firm’s continued growth and to delivering even greater value to our clients.”
Specializing in multidisciplinary corporate legal services, Sperling Advogados advises Brazilian companies and international business groups throughout every stage of their business activities in Brazil. With a team recognized for its technical excellence and its ability to understand the specific needs of each business, the firm provides legal counsel on strategic transactions and complex projects, combining legal expertise, business insight, and practical solutions across a wide range of industries. Its practice encompasses everything from business structuring and development to day-to-day legal support, always focused on building long-term client relationships based on trust and partnership.
