Rafa is a corporate and securities associate specializing in U.S. and Latin American transactions, playing a key role in the firm’s market leader and highly specialized LatAm practice, with a particular focus on Brazil. Rafa advises startups, growth-stage companies, and venture capital investors on a range of corporate matters, including venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transactions. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Rafa works seamlessly with clients and counterparties across Latin America, ensuring smooth negotiations and efficient deal execution.

Rafa advises clients across fintech, software, digital assets, and consumer technology, providing clear, business-focused legal guidance that helps companies and investors execute complex transactions efficiently. With a keen understanding of both legal risks and commercial priorities, Rafa ensures that deals are structured to support long-term success.

With hands-on experience in both U.S. and Latin American markets, Rafa helps clients navigate differences in legal frameworks, regulatory landscapes, and market expectations. Rafa’s ability to bridge these complexities allows companies and investors to structure transactions with confidence, minimizing risks and unlocking new opportunities.

Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Rafa spent over seven years as a corporate and international tax consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), working across PwC’s Curitiba (Brazil) and New York offices.