Capital Markets (International Firms)
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Contact number
+55 11 2196 7200Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a top-class New York firm with a consolidated presence in the Brazilian market. It is frequently seen acting for top Brazilian companies in international capital markets offerings. The team is frequently sought after to handle American Depositary Receipts mandates. It also has an active practice in the equity space, handling IPOs of Brazilian companies on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. In addition, the team has experience with the issuance of government bonds in the international market.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb represented Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) and the State of Paraná in the privatisation of COPEL, involving a BRL5.2 billion global offering of common shares, including public offering in Brazil and an SEC-registered offering in the US.
Strengths
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"A large firm capable of handling large transactions and interacting with major players."
"Great response time, super-available. We completely trust them, they are the best."
"A large firm capable of handling large transactions and interacting with major players."
"Great response time, super-available. We completely trust them, they are the best."
Notable Practitioners
Highly experienced lawyer Francesca Odell is widely admired by market sources in Brazil. She handles top deals in the capital markets sphere from New York and is constantly sought after by top Brazilian clients to handle their most valuable security offerings.
"Francesca is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She is very convincing and trustworthy in her approach."
"Francesca Odell is a fantastic lawyer."
"Francesca often assists us with complex matters with excellence."
Juan Giráldez is based in São Paulo and frequently leads the team in international issuances in both the debt and equity capital markets. He is admired by clients and peers alike.
"Juan is very available and always comes up with good solutions for us."
"Juan is an excellent professional and all-rounder, and is also technical and great with advice. He speaks Portuguese fluently. It's great to work with him. I respect him a lot."
"He has an analytical, down-to-earth approach to issues. He's an able negotiator, and a versatile professional, excelling in ECM, DCM and representation of listed issuers in deals and advisory matters."
Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira joins the numbered bands this year after being praised by clients and peers due to his work in the Brazilian capital markets arena. His practice includes work for large companies in the natural resources sector. Jonathan is sought out to represent clients in both equity and debt matters.
"Jonathan is very experienced. He knows exactly what we need, and is always available for every question that we have."
"Jonathan is a great lawyer who understands the clients' needs."
"He stands out for his level of knowledge, commitment and tranquility in dealing with all situations, no matter how complex."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Brazil