Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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+55 11 3247 8400About
Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Our dedicated investment funds and structured finance practice stands out for counselling and representing clients in convoluted and multifaceted transactions, which require not only unparalleled knowledge of the investment fund’s and capital market’s regulatory framework but also flexibility and a holistic perspective of the client’s industry and business.
The team has a cutting-edge approach to traditional investment fund structures, asset managers and other market infrastructure players, combining incomparable experience and proficiency in this market with other strong areas/industries of expertise of our firm – such as private equity, venture capital, tax, securities law, banking, antitrust, litigation, financial restructuring and credit recovery, payment industry, compliance, ESG, among others. This mix has resulted in an innovative and versatile practice, delivering exceptional and unrivalled legal service.
The team has developed an integrative approach to our client’s business, being able to create dynamic legal investment arrangements, as well as to easily identify room for improvement in the client’s legal structure.
Chambers Review
Pinheiro Neto Advogados has a lengthy and enviable track record of acting on investment vehicles, including private equity, exchange-traded and real estate funds. The team is particularly noted for its regulatory strength and has experience acting on innovative fund structures. International private equity players rely on the firm for investment in Brazil. The team also benefits from Pinheiro Neto's formidable relationship with investment banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are up to date about the most complex and current discussions in the field. They have strong experience of helping foreign investors in Brazil, as well as a sophisticated, deep and vast technical repertoire in relation to the Brazilian regulatory and legal environment."
"A multidisciplinary team with high-level discussions and good technical knowledge."
"The lawyers are up to date about the most complex and current discussions in the field. They have strong experience of helping foreign investors in Brazil, as well as a sophisticated, deep and vast technical repertoire in relation to the Brazilian regulatory and legal environment."
"A multidisciplinary team with high-level discussions and good technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Caio Ferreira Silva is a respected practitioner in investment funds, advising clients on structuring of FIDC and banking credit, as well as advising on sophisticated cross-border matters.
"Caio is deeply knowledgeable about the regulatory environment of investment funds in Brazil, as well as being a reference for complex and sophisticated transactions."
"He is technical and creative."
Enrico Bentivegna is active leading important matters in the investment funds space, including structuring of new funds, credit solutions and FIDC quotas.