Lawyer
João Raso
João Raso is a senior attorney in BMA's Mining and Metals practice area, focusing on regulatory and transactional matters in the mining and metals sector.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
OAB
- OAB/MG nº 146.328
Practice areas
Professional experience
João has approximately 15 years of experience dedicated to the mining and metals sector, with expertise in regulatory matters, M&A transactions, and the purchase and sale of mining assets, financing (including royalty, streaming, and offtake arrangements), tax issues related to mining, capital markets transactions, and environmental/ESG concerns in mining. His main clients include large and mid-sized mining and steel companies, financial institutions, traders, offtakers, royalty and streaming companies, as well as service providers, whether domestic or international.
Education
LL.M. – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas (2021)
US Business Law Academy – Columbia University, NY (2019)
Specialist in Management with a focus on Business – Fundação Dom Cabral - FDC (2017)
Bachelor's degree in Law – Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos (2013)
Associations
Mining Law Commission of the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) /MG (2022-2024)
Mining Law Commission of the OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) /MG (2016-2018)
Recognitions
João is recommended by well-known legal guides such as Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global and Legal 500.