Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Los Angeles firm Paul Hastings maintains an active office in São Paulo. The team is noted by market participants for handling cross-border middle-market M&A deals. It is also able to provide advice on joint venture mandates.
Strengths
"Paul Hastings assists Brazilian clients very well because of its ability to understand the local culture."
"They are responsive and are available. They do excellent work in M&A."
Work Highlights
Paul Hastings advised EIG Energy on its sale of a 38% ownership stake in Gas TransBolivano to Starboard.
Notable Practitioners
M&A partner Jonathan Kellner leads the firm's São Paulo office. He is particularly noted for advising on cross-border middle-market deals. "Jonathan is fantastic and has great understanding of the local culture and clients. He speaks Portuguese and works very well." "Jonathan is very skilled at negotiations."
Filipe Lima is an of counsel lawyer whose practice allows him to act on M&A matters, as well as on joint venture issues. "Filipe Lima is a rising star, hands-on, agile, responsive, responsible and proactive." "Filipe is an American lawyer but he understands a lot of the law and local culture."