Dr. Mauricio Ejchel is an international family lawyer based in São Paulo, Brazil, with over three decades of specialized practice. He holds a Law Degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and a postgraduate specialization in International Relations. Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association in 1995, he founded MF Ejchel International Family Law in 1996, establishing the firm as a recognized reference for cross-border family litigation in Latin America.
His practice focuses on high-stakes international divorce, complex asset division, child custody, and relocation. He is widely recognized for his expertise in 1980 Hague Convention child abduction proceedings, having represented clients in some of the most significant and sensitive cross-border disputes litigated within the Brazilian jurisdiction. His role as a legal expert extends to the public sphere, where he frequently provides legal analysis for major television networks and international publications on the development of private international law.
A career defined by technical precision and international authority, his work encompasses litigation before Brazilian courts and regular participation as an expert on Brazilian law in foreign proceedings. His practice integrates strategic counseling and international mediation, offering a sophisticated operational bridge between different legal systems.
His standing has also been reflected in Chambers Global Practice Guides. He contributed to the Child Relocation 2025–2026 Brazil guide, and his work has been associated with international recognition in the field of family law. This acknowledgement by one of the world's leading legal directories reinforces his position as a trusted reference in cross-border family matters involving Brazil.