Elena is a driven lawyer with a strong background in business who thrives on helping clients navigate the complexities of their corporate and commercial issues to achieve their desired outcome.

As a strong communicator, she develops a deep understanding of her clients' needs to ensure all of her work is directly relevant to advancing his clients' business objectives. She advises clients on general day-to-day corporate and commercial matters and transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and corporate financings for private companies.

Energized by the sophistication and rapid pace of high-profile real estate transactions, she also practises commercial real estate law, advising on all areas of real property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centres, residential apartment buildings and hotels, as well as secured lending.

Elena enjoys interacting with clients to address their corporate and commercial issues, balance the risks involved in their particular situation, and help them stay informed of emerging market trends. She is a fluent English speaker. She also knows Portuguese and Japanese.