Maria Carolina Bevilacqua
Attorney
São Paulo
Summary
Experienced lawyer with over 10 years advising international corporations in sectors like infrastructure, energy, construction, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Skilled in civil and contract law, risk assessment, and infrastructure project management, with a strong background in construction litigation and arbitration. Known for minimizing risk and enhancing profitability by leveraging legal proficiency and industry knowledge. Excellent at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, with outstanding planning and organizational abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Independent Legal Consultant
CGB Law
1 2023 - Current
- Representation of a Client in a Steering Committee of a Major Project related to Gas Supply to a Steel Mill Industrial Complex.
- Drafted clear and concise legal documents, including contracts, agreements, memorandums of understanding, and policies.
- Developed tailored litigation strategies, successfully achieving desired outcomes in numerous cases.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Resolved complex legal disputes through effective negotiation strategies, saving clients time and resources.
- Advised clients on intellectual property protection, securing valuable assets and safeguarding their interests.
Head of Practice - Infraestructure & Contract Law
Manassero Campello Advogados
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Advice in a broad range of commercial law issues relevant to clients in the public and private sector, with experience in construction, energy, mining, oil and gas and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Providing legal advice to German corporation from the bidding phase to the execution of the final agreement for the construction of military vessels (Frigates) for an independent State-Owned Company, tied to Ministry of Defense through Brazilian Navy, simultaneously negotiated the terms and conditions of a specific joint venture with the purpose of that military project.
- Representation of a German corporation in a Steering Committee of a Consortium.
- Key services and issues: Contracts for the supply of goods and services, outsourcing arrangements, ECP contracts, agency and distribution, collaborations and joint venture, confidentiality, settlements and procurement agreements.
- Responsible for providing accurate and practical legal advice to clients on infrastructure projects, negotiations, contractual matters, early case assessment, and pre-litigious cases.
- Involved in mediation and arbitration procedures alongside the litigation team.
- Drafting of tailored legal documents, where required.
Senior Corporate Counsel
Thyssenkrupp Regional Headquarters - South America - Corporate & Legal Affairs
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for corporate legal affairs related to industrial engineering, material services, component technology, and mining with approximately 16 production sites.
- Pro-actively supported the business groups in South America through the structuring and execution of transactions, including the review and negotiations of legal documents, legal advice, and the provision of guidance on risk assessment and solutions.
- Supported sales teams in closing deals by reviewing commercial agreements and providing strategic guidance on risk management.
- Domestic and cross-border deal execution experience (accumulated over years).
- Negotiated favorable settlements in various disputes, minimizing financial losses and protecting company reputation.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies, procedures, and standard forms.
- Managed complex litigation cases for successful resolution, reducing company exposure to potential risks.
- Advised senior executives through major decisions and follow-up litigations.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Spearheaded contract negotiations by identifying key business needs and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Senior Contract Manager
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Corporate Core Legal and Compliance Function
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Responsible for legal matters concerning bidding activities (ITT, RFQ, RFP etc.), risk assessment, contract drafts, and following up on the execution of complex projects, assisting the company in contract administration as well as other legal affairs and compliance matters for the Rail Electrification Business worldwide.
- Responsible for the implementation of claim management on large-scale Mobility Projects.
- Participation on quarterly management meetings, involved in complex negotiations, continuous counseling, proficient handling of internal procedures and intercultural relations.
- Proactively advised management on a wide range of legal issues of the business unit, reducing the risk exposure of international projects.
- Support to PM/PCM for commercial, contractual and claim aspects of customer, partner and supplier contracts.
- Successfully negotiated a complex EPC contract (incl. parent company guarantees, bonds, a license agreement and an escrow agreement).
- Developed and implemented company-wide policies, procedures, and programs to enhance workflow and ensure legal compliance.
- Managed the engagement of outside counsel.
- Provided expert guidance on contractual matters to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Reviewed & negotiated contracts for the procurement of goods and services in support of day to day operations worldwide.
Senior Legal Counsel
Siemens Ltda. - Corporate & Legal Affairs, Compliance.
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Main responsibilities comprised the analysis, preparation, negotiation, and management of public project contracts (transport segment); direct negotiation with suppliers, partners, and government agencies; in-house legal advisory services and the development of strategies in case of any claims.
- Prepared and approved claims against government agencies, which included the approval of the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU).
- Legal manager in an arbitration procedure against a business partner in a complex case involving project execution, with an outstanding performance, leading to a significant results for the company.
- Settled disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, avoiding lengthy court battles and maintaining professional relationships.
Legal Department Supervisor
Grupo Trends de Tecnologia
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Responsible for coordinating the entire legal activity of the group, composed of 5 companies in the areas of engineering and technology applied to infrastructure projects (transport segment).
- Provided legal assistance to domestic and international business partnerships, from beginning to end of the bidding process.
- Implemented corporate rules and standardized criteria for the relationship with clients and suppliers, and structured a solution for settling tax and labor liabilities.
Lawyer (prior Legal Intern)
Grupo Picolli
09.2004 - 04.2007
- Analyzed and drafted business contracts.
- Worked with civil litigation.
- Assisted in the preparation of all documents related to the acquisition of real estate and business transactions.
Legal Intern
Federal Regional Court – 3rd Circuit
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Analyzed procedural requirements for the preparation of the judges’ opinions.
- Prepared the agenda for the rendering of the judges’ opinions.
Planning Assistant
Banco Banespa - Santander
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Responsible for coordinating projects concerning the performance of the financial institution compared to the competition.
- Worked closely with management to develop strong business plans for future growth projects.
- Prepared reports to management, presenting the performance of the institution compared to the competition.
Administrative Assistant
Banco Banespa - Santander
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Received transactions data on daily basis and re-organized it for analysis as per the standard operating procedure.
- Prepared daily/weekly reports for management.
- Confirmation of trades with counterparties for accounting of Investment Funds.
Administrative Assistant
Banco Bradesco
01.1997 - 02.1999
- Received transactions data on a daily basis and re-organized it for analysis as per the standard operating procedure.
- Prepared daily/weekly reports for management.
- Confirmation of trades with counterparties for the accounting of Investment Funds.
Education
Intellectual Property - Master of Laws
University of Turin | WIPO
Turin, Italy 09.2012 - 09.2012
Executive Program - Negotiations Strategy
The Wharton School
Philadelphia 06.2007 - 08.2007
Master's .Degree - Contract Law
Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC)
Sao Paulo 02.2010 - 12.2010
N. 265142 -
Bar Exam
OAB-Sao Paulo 01.2007 - 01.2007
Law Degree - Law
Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)
São Paulo 02.2002 - 12.2006
B.S Economics - Business Administration
IBMEC
São Paulo 02.1999 - 06.2001
Skills
Portuguese - Native
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
German - Intermediate Level
Additional Information
- Italian and Brazilian.
- References will be available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Practice - Infraestructure & Contract Law
Manassero Campello Advogados
08.2019 - 09.2022
Senior Corporate Counsel
Thyssenkrupp Regional Headquarters - South America - Corporate & Legal Affairs
01.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Contract Manager
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Corporate Core Legal and Compliance Function
03.2013 - 04.2016
Intellectual Property - Master of Laws
University of Turin | WIPO
09.2012 - 09.2012
Senior Legal Counsel
Siemens Ltda. - Corporate & Legal Affairs, Compliance.
01.2011 - 03.2013
Master's .Degree - Contract Law
Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC)
02.2010 - 12.2010
Legal Department Supervisor
Grupo Trends de Tecnologia
01.2008 - 09.2010
Executive Program - Negotiations Strategy
The Wharton School
06.2007 - 08.2007
N. 265142 -
Bar Exam
01.2007 - 01.2007
Lawyer (prior Legal Intern)
Grupo Picolli
09.2004 - 04.2007
Legal Intern
Federal Regional Court – 3rd Circuit
01.2003 - 12.2003
Law Degree - Law
Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU)
02.2002 - 12.2006
Administrative Assistant
Banco Banespa - Santander
01.2001 - 12.2001
Planning Assistant
Banco Banespa - Santander
01.2001 - 12.2001
B.S Economics - Business Administration
IBMEC
02.1999 - 06.2001
Administrative Assistant
Banco Bradesco
01.1997 - 02.1999
Independent Legal Consultant
CGB Law
1 2023 - Current
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