About

Provided by Mello Torres

We advise Brazilian and foreign clients on the buy- and sell-side. The foreign clients include companies investing in Brazil for the first time and that require guidance to understand the complex Brazilian legal system, as well as those expanding their activities in the country.

We support them in all areas and stages of company and asset acquisitions, assisting and coordinating all aspects of the legal due diligence and competitive processes. This includes preparing letters of intent and offers, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and other related documents, as well as support during closing and other perfection procedures.

Furthermore, we provide legal support with respect to all accessory aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, such as tax planning and analysis of complex transaction structures, in order to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and preserve clients’ business value.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Brazil
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Mello Torres is an active boutique firm with capabilities to advise clients on an array of corporate mandates, especially those involving M&A transactions. It is equipped to assist both national and international companies from the insurance, healthcare and power sectors. It regularly acts on sophisticated investment agreements and is often sought after by private equity groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Mello Torres advised Life Capital Partners and XP Asset Management on structuring the Sports Media Futebol Brasileiro Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia, which raised by a private placement around BRL905 million from investors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos José Rolim de Mello
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Carlos José Rolim de Mello
2
Band 2

Carlos José Rolim de Mello draws from long-standing experience in the field of corporate law to assist clients from diverse sectors with corporate investments and high-level M&A operations.

"A senior practitioner who remains a point of reference."

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Corporate/M&A

Carlos José Rolim de Mello
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Carlos José Rolim de Mello
2
Band 2

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