10 Jun 2026
Luiz Carlos Júnior joins André Menescal Advogados as partner and COO
"André Menescal Advogados hires Luiz Carlos Júnior as partner and COO; he brings 18 years of in-house experience at Hapvida with expertise in health and dental insurance and operational management."
Luiz Carlos leaves Hapvida after 18 years, bringing deep in-house experience at Brazil’s largest health and dental insurance provider. During his tenure at Hapvida he progressed from junior attorney to legal manager and then corporate director. In his most recent role he directly oversaw 90 professionals, including seven managers, and coordinated the activities of 14 law firms engaged in Hapvida’s operations.
As partner and COO of André Menescal Advogados, Luiz Carlos Júnior will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and translating long-term strategies into day-to-day actions to ensure the firm operates with predictability, efficiency and stability. His client-side background, developed through nearly two decades as an in-house lawyer working with external counsel, is expected to shape the firm’s service approach. "Having a close understanding of the expectations and needs of those who hire legal services allows us to build solutions that are more aligned, efficient, and strategic for clients," he said.