BMA Advogados

Partner

Luís Flaks

Luís Flaks
Luís Flaks is a partner in BMA's Corporate Law practice area. Flaks acts in mergers and acquisitions, including corporate reorganizations involving public held companies, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and debt restructurings. He also provides support in corporate disputes, including arbitrations.

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish

Information and contact

OAB

  • OAB RJ nº 109.317 | OAB SP nº 323.979 | OAB DF nº 38.510

Professional experience

He represents large national and international clients, including publicly-held companies and private equity funds, in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, aviation, education and construction.

Education

LL.M. - Columbia University, New York (2005).

Specialization in Corporate Law - IBMEC (2003).

LL.B. - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC (2000).​

Recognitions

Luís Flaks is frequently highlighted in the relevant legal publication, Legal 500.

He has been awarded with the Client Choice Awards 2018, organized by the English publication International Law Office, in the General Corporate Brazil category. Flaks is recognized as a "notable practitioner" by IFLR 1000. Flaks was also recognized as an Acritas Star by Acritas - Sharplegal, in a universe of over 8,000 nominations per clients. He was also recognized by Análise Advocacia 500 . In 2023, he was recognized as 1st in the health sector by the Análise Advocacia.

"Luís Flaks [is] noted by market observers for his solid knowledge and skills in corporate mandates." – Chambers Brazil

PUBLICAÇÕES DO PROFISSIONAL

Publicações

"Ransomware and management liability". (2021)​

"A Arbitragem na Reforma da Lei das S/A". Revista de Direito Mercantil 131 (2003).

"Aspectos Societários do Resgate de Ações". Revista de Direito Mercantil 123 (2001) and Revista de Direito Bancário, do Mercado de Capitais e da Arbitragem 15 (2002). ​