Dorsey & Whitney has hired corporate partner Marcello Hallake into its Mergers & Acquisitions group in New York, adding a veteran cross-border deal lawyer with deep experience across Latin America and other international markets.
Hallake joins from DLA Piper, where he was a partner. Dorsey said he brings more than 30 years of experience advising on complex, high-profile global transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, privatizations, and project and structured financings. The firm highlighted his work in heavily regulated and politically sensitive environments, with sector strength spanning energy and natural resources, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, healthcare, and technology.
Dorsey also noted Hallake’s multilingual capabilities, saying he speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. He earned his law degree at Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, along with graduate studies in public and international affairs.
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“Clients value Marcello for his deep regional knowledge, commercial judgment, and ability to navigate complex legal, regulatory, and cultural landscapes to deliver practical, business-driven solutions. We are thrilled to welcome Marcello to our Mergers & Acquisitions team and our growing New York office.”
Jonathan Van Horn, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group Co-Leader, Dorsey & Whitney
“Dorsey’s M&A practice is renowned for its long-standing track record, having executed hundreds of high-stakes global transactions totaling billions in value. I am eager to join this distinguished team and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
Marcello Hallake, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
