João Donato
(managing partner)
Portuguese, Spanish and English
Attorney with extensive experience and corporate practice on behalf of major companies, including multinationals. Works in corporate advisory, business litigation, and M&A transactions (business combinations). In addition, represents individuals in the areas of Civil Law, Sports Law, and Medical and Health Law.
Academic background
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Graduated in Law from the Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (Unicap).
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Studied Business Administration at the Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE/FCAP).
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Postgraduate degree in Civil and Corporate Law from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE).
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Completed an extension course in Corporate Law at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC/SP).
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Completed a Family Business Management course at Insper.
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Completed a Private Equity and Venture Capital course at Insper.
Professional Background
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Lawyer with extensive experience and corporate practice representing major companies, including multinational corporations. Works in advisory matters, corporate litigation, and M&A transactions. In addition, provides legal defense for individuals in the areas of Civil Law and Medical and Health Law.
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Head of the Civil and Corporate Law practice areas at Donato Advocacia.
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Professor of Civil Law, Medical Law, and Civil Liability.
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Member of the Instituto dos Advogados de Pernambuco (IAP).
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Former Secretary-General of the Anti-Corruption and Anti-Impunity Commission of the OAB/PE.
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Served as Special Advisor to the Mayor of the municipality of Goiana. In this role, was responsible for the defense and legal counsel of the Head of the Municipal Executive in strategic matters, especially before the Court of Accounts, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and Parliamentary Inquiry Committees (CPI).
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Former member of the Attorney Fees, Banking Law, and Insurance Law Committees of the OAB/PE.
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Attended a course in Ottawa, where he learned about and followed the routine and structure of the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Attended a Business English course at the renowned Kaplan school in Edinburgh.
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Co-author of the books Terceiro Setor em Movimento - Estratégias para Sustentabilidade, Governança e Segurança Jurídica and SAF - Novos Paradigmas para a Governança e Investimentos no Futebol Brasileiro, both organized by LexNet - Rede de Soluções Jurídicas.
