Capital Markets (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
Contact number
+55 11 3702 2200Chambers Review
The firm benefits from its long-term dedication to Brazil. It maintains a strong office in São Paulo handling capital markets mandates for blue-chip companies. The team handles a wide range of debt and equity mandates, including IPOs and bond and tender offerings. It is particularly noted for its long-standing relationship with key clients in the market. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong presence in the Brazilian market, assisting local issuers and international banks with important bond offerings."
"They have excellent commercial awareness of Brazil. The team is super responsive, meet deadlines and are very reliable."
"They have been very helpful in navigating in the complexity of US securities regulations."
"The firm has a strong presence in the Brazilian market, assisting local issuers and international banks with important bond offerings."
"They have excellent commercial awareness of Brazil. The team is super responsive, meet deadlines and are very reliable."
"They have been very helpful in navigating in the complexity of US securities regulations."
Notable Practitioners
Brazilian partner Roberta Cherman leads the firm's São Paulo office and has a dedicated capital markets practice. She is noted for advising important clients and has acquired experience in high-value transactions in the equity and debt realms. Sources note her knowledge of SEC regulations.
"She is an excellent lawyer."
"Roberta is a very experienced partner who has good banking experience. She is agile and is always present."