Marcio Mello Silva Baptista

How Marcio Helps Clients

With over 30 years of experience, Marcio is a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex transactions and corporate matters. His practice spans cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity operations, transnational contracts, and joint ventures. Marcio has helped global companies from a wide range of industries and jurisdictions establish a solid presence in Latin America—particularly Brazil—guiding them through diverse corporate, commercial, and compliance matters.

Marcio’s expertise includes coordinating, negotiating, and overseeing multimillion- and multibillion-dollar M&A deals for clients acquiring entities across sectors such as finance, transportation, healthcare, real estate, and beyond. His ability to lead high-stakes transactions of varying scales and complexities has earned him deep trust among clients. He often leads multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with colleagues across practice areas like tax, labor, environmental, and real estate law to ensure comprehensive support and successful outcomes.

Before joining Buchanan, Marcio led the New York office of a prominent full-service Brazilian law firm, where he co-headed the Insurance and Reinsurance practice group. His extensive experience representing clients from the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Latin America is bolstered by his multilingual skills and cultural fluency, allowing him to provide nuanced counsel and navigate the intricacies of regional transactions effectively.

Marcio is consistently recognized by Chambers, Chambers Global, Latin Lawyer, The Legal 500, IFLR 1000, and other legal publications.

What Clients Can Expect

Clients can expect a personalized and strategic approach from Marcio, who is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique needs and business goals. Known for his client-focused style, Marcio builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, communication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Whether leading complex M&A transactions, navigating regulatory landscapes, or supporting new market entries, Marcio works hand-in-hand with clients, offering guidance that balances practical business considerations with innovative legal strategies.

What sets Marcio apart is his extensive experience across sectors and his collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach. Clients benefit from his ability to assemble and lead diverse legal teams, tapping into resources across tax, labor, environment, and real estate law. This integrated approach, paired with Marcio’s deep cultural understanding and multilingual abilities, allows him to provide clients with seamless, high-quality service that meets the demands of today’s global markets.

With over 30 years of experience leading complex, cross-border transactions, I’m dedicated to helping clients from countries as diverse as Chile and Japan, Canada and Germany, the U.S. and France, and India and the U.K. achieve their business goals across Latin America. By combining strategic insight, hands-on collaboration, and a deep understanding of industries, cultures, and global markets, I deliver client-centered guidance that empowers each client to succeed.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, I’m passionate about music and am an avid swimmer, which keeps me energized and focused. My family is also a big part of my life—I’m married and have two wonderful children, who we’re raising to embrace both cultures in our bicultural home. This balance of work, music, and family keeps me grounded and motivated in everything I do.