Cristiane Villela

Legal Services @Cristiane Villela Advocacia Empresarial

⚖️ Legal🧨 ConsultingLawyerLegal SupportGovernment Relations

I am Cristiane Villela, an experienced legal professional currently leading the Legal Services at Cristiane Villela Advocacia Empresarial. With a career spanning over two decades, I have honed my expertise in various aspects of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and contract law. I am known for offering strategic legal advice and my ability to guide businesses through complex legal landscapes. I graduated with a degree in Law and further obtained a Master's in Business Law. In addition to being a seasoned lawyer, I am a successful businesswoman, leading my own company with a strong commitment to providing excellent services. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of both the legal and business worlds, making me a valuable asset to my clients. My dedication to my work and clients has earned me respect and recognition in the legal community. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working on several high-profile cases and projects. Notably, I have successfully navigated a major merger between two leading corporations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and achieving a smooth transition. Additionally, I have provided crucial legal guidance for startups, helping them establish strong foundations and secure significant investments.

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Network Power<100 people

Roles

🔥50%

Startup Founder

✨50%

Business Owner

🧑‍💼50%

C-level Executive

Geos

🇦🇪50%

United Arab Emirates

🇷🇸50%

Serbia

Work Background

Cristiane Villela - Advocacia EmpresarialPartner

Jan. 2020Rio de Janeiro - Brazil• Corporate legal advice to national and foreign companies. • Analysis of tender processes and monitoring of proposals. • Analysis, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and due diligence. • Preparation of Legal Opinions in Contract, Commercial and Business Law. • Preparation of representations, appeals, defenses, and challenges to administrative proceedings and against the application of contractual penalties arising from alleged breaches of contractual clauses. • Audit and Legal Risk Management • Customer Relationship Management and Conflict Resolution

KNCorporate Legal Counsel

Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2023Campos dos Goytacazes• Organization of Legal Workflows and Management of Legal Processes • Internal client support, preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. • Implementation of Compliance, Due Diligence, and Risk Control Programs • External Office Management • Acting as Personal Data Manager | DPO and legal support for cybersecurity practices. • Legal Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) •Legal and compliance auditing. Coordinate and monitor the application of internal policies concerning business conduct, SOX, and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

CGGVeritasSenior Legal Counsel II

Jun. 2010 - Nov. 2019Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts. • Preparation of defenses and administrative appeals against the application of contractual or administrative penalties • Analysis of tender processes and monitoring of proposals. • Management of Complex Cases and High-Risk Litigation. • Management of Compliance Programs, Performance of Legal Audits, and Risk Control • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

PetrobrasConsultant

Mar. 2007 - Jun. 2010Rio de Janeiro Area, BrazilENGENHARIA/IETEG/IEDT, ENGENHARIA/IETEG/IEGA e ENGENHARIA/IECOMPERJ/IEINTEM • Legal assistance to the business lines regarding administrative and regulatory legislation aspects. • Structuring and modeling bidding processes. • Analyze, negotiate, and draft contracts for providing services in the O&G area, including EPC contracts. • Preparing periodic reports for PETROBRAS Executive Management and the TCU (Federal Court of Auditors).

Subsea 7Legal Manager

Sep. 2002 - Feb. 2007Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil• Corporate consultancy and advice on contracts and corporate issues. • Negotiating and drafting take-off agreements, corporate arrangements, shareholder agreements, consortia, mergers, and acquisitions. • Preparation and legal review of contracts of various kinds, including those for chartering special vessels and supplies.