Agribusiness
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Santos Neto Advogados is a market-leading firm with an outstanding reputation for its ability to handle sophisticated agribusiness mandates. With a deep bench, it frequently advises prestigious players from the banking, finance and food-processing sectors on complex finance transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of syndicated loan agreements and export prepayment transactions. The firm also assists clients with debt restructuring mandates and capital market transactions such as the issuance of Agribusiness ReceivablesCertificates.
Work Highlights
- Santos Neto Advogados advised Banco Itaú and Cooperative Rabobank in the Club Deal financing to Grupo Locks in a matter valued at USD80 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Santos Neto is very knowledgeable and they make us feel very safe. They are very good on the litigation side as well."
"Santos Neto has very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and structures. They deliver high-quality work in line with our demands."
"They are a point of reference to our company; that is why we always hire them."
"Their knowledge in Agribusiness is great, and they have a pro-business mindset."
"Santos Neto is very knowledgeable and they make us feel very safe. They are very good on the litigation side as well."
"Santos Neto has very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and structures. They deliver high-quality work in line with our demands."
"They are a point of reference to our company; that is why we always hire them."
"Their knowledge in Agribusiness is great, and they have a pro-business mindset."
Notable Practitioners
Domicio dos Santos Neto is a distinguished authority in the agribusiness market. He is particularly highly rated for negotiation of high-complexity finance deals, including export prepayment loans, funded participation agreements and the issuance of Agribusiness Receivables Certificates.
"Domicio is a lawyer who is expert in agribusiness, is super agile and makes well balanced decisions."
"Domicio is a lawyer who has in-depth expertise in agribusiness in Brazil. He is a present partner who is authentic and genuine. Domincio is very sincere and really does care about his clients"
"Unanimity in the agribusiness sector,Domicio has 30 years of experience in the agribusiness industryand is a responsive partner."
Fernando Bilotti Ferreira displays an active performance representing clients in disputes regarding credit recovery and structured financial transactions in the agribusiness arena.
"Fernando is a great lawyer in civil procedures in compensation and agrobusiness contracts."
"Fernando is our litigator who is very knowledgeable of the law, industry and documentations. He knows how to manage all situations and is very creative when it comes to finding solutions"
"He is an excellent professional. Fernando understands everything about the agribusiness world and he always has a prompt answer for our questions and concerns."
Up-and-coming Matheus Zilioti joins our rankings this year after being praised by clients for his expertise in agribusiness finance, especially involving capital markets.
"Matheus is our focal point of contact. He is excellent, super enlightened and well trained."
"Matheus is very accessible, responsive and present. He is also great on the commercial side."
"Matheus is highly experienced and displays a track record that helps us a lot, especially when the case involves grey area subjects."
Ranked Lawyers at
Santos Neto Advogados
Brazil