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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Law graduate from Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (Unicap).
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Studied Business Administration at Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE/FCAP).
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Postgraduate in Civil and Corporate Law from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE).
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Holds an extension course in Corporate Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC/SP).
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Completed a Family Business Management program at Insper.
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Completed executive programs in Family Business Management and in Private Equity & Venture Capital at Insper.
Professional Background
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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 and Medical and Health Law.
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Head of the Civil and Corporate Law practice at Donato Advocacia.
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Professor of Civil Law, Medical Law, and Civil Liability. Member of the Pernambuco Lawyers Institute (IAP).
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Member of the Pernambuco Lawyers Institute (IAP).
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Former Secretary-General of the OAB/PE Commission for Combating Corruption and Impunity.
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Served as Special Advisor to the Mayor of Goiana/PE, where he was responsible for defending and advising the Chief Executive in strategic matters, particularly before the Court of Accounts, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and Parliamentary Inquiry Commissions (CPIs).
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He was also a member of the OAB/PE Committees on Attorneys’ Fees, Banking Law, and Insurance Law.
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Participated in a course in Ottawa, Canada, where he had the opportunity to learn about and follow the daily activities and structure of the Canadian Supreme Court.
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Completed a Business English program at the renowned Kaplan School in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Author of scientific articles published in academic journals.
