Bio:
José Antonio Miguel Neto is the founder of the Miguel Neto Advogados law firm. With over 37 years of experience in law, he graduated from the University of São Paulo (USP) with a degree in Law. He also holds specializations in Tax Law and International Law from Columbia Law School, as well as Applied Jurisprudence in Tax Planning from Coopers & Lybrand, and Arbitration from the São Paulo Lawyers Association, among others.
He serves on the Board of Directors of several significant Brazilian companies, such as Três Corações Alimentos, Embalagens Flexíveis Diadema, Blau Farmacêutica, Eucatex, Localpar, Lojas Belian, and Chimica Baruel, among others. He is also a member of the Portuguese Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the Union Internationale des Avocats, and Interlegal, where he served as president for a period.
Miguel Neto is recognized for his unique ability to propose practical and objective legal solutions to a variety of corporate demands. His approach is entirely business-oriented, focusing on proposing concrete and effective measures to solve the problems at hand.
He began his solo career in the early 1990s, advising national and foreign family groups on creating stronger business structures, implementing minimum standards of corporate governance and compliance, corporate restructuring for the segregation of partners’ personal assets, professional management, renegotiation of debts with national and international creditors, and implementation of tax planning.
In a short period, Miguel Neto gained prominence for his ability to handle highly complex legal demands, which were at the time reserved for a select group of large law firms. In this context, Miguel Neto Advogados has established itself as a versatile firm, recognized for its sophisticated and business-oriented approach, while always preserving the personalized service to its clients, a trademark of its founder.
Currently, Miguel Neto leads the Corporate Law practice of the firm and continues to be our great reference. He is actively involved in Mergers and Acquisitions, Estate and Succession Planning, Corporate Reorganizations, Tax Consulting, Capital Markets, and inquiries related to Investment Funds.
Work Experience:
- Miguel Neto Advogados: Founding Partner, since 1990;
- Baker & Mackenzie Brazil: Lawyer, 1989-1990;
- Johnson & Johnson S.A.: Tax Litigation Manager, 1986-1989;
- Nestlé S.A.: Tax Lawyer, 1983-1986;
- KSB Bombas Hidráulicas S.A.: Lawyer, 1982-1983;
- São Paulo State Treasury: Judge of the Tax Court, 2002-2008;
- Guest Professor: MBA program at FIA-USP Faculty of Economics and Administration, 1996-2000;
- Law Professor: Special Administration Course at Mackenzie University, 1987-1996.
Associations:
- Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), since 1986;
- Portuguese Bar Association, since 2004;
- International Bar Association (IBA), since 2002;
- Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), since 2006;
- Member of Interlegal since 2002, where he served as president.
Previous Experiences:
- Former Counselor of Eucatex S.A;
- Former Counselor of Banco Fibra S.A;
- Former Counselor of Vicunha Têxtil;
- Former Counselor of CSN Holding;
- Former Counselor of CCR – Companhia de Concessões Rodoviárias.
Education:
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Bachelor of Laws: University of São Paulo (USP), 1985;
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Arbitration: São Paulo Lawyers Association;
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International Law: Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law, Columbia Law School, New York;
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Applied Jurisprudence in Tax Planning: Coopers & Lybrand, São Paulo;
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Real Estate Processes according to the N.C.C. – Metropolitan United Colleges (FMU);
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Tax Law – Parker School of Columbia University, New York.
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Specialization – Board Member Training – FIA Business School.
Board Memberships:
- Chairman of the Deliberative Council of CONFIA (FIA-USP);
- Secretary of the Board of Três Corações Alimentos S.A.;
- Member of the Board of Embalagens Flexíveis Diadema S.A.;
- Member of the Board of Blau Farmacêutica S.A.;
- Member of the Board of Movecta Group S.A.;
- Member of the Board of Lojas Belian Ltda.;
- Member of the Board of Pro Security Serviços Especializados Ltda.