Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett maintains a strong presence in the Brazilian market advising on high-value M&A deals, cross-border joint venture agreements and innovative corporate matters, including investment rounds in the venture capital landscape. Its senior M&A teams in New York benefit from a fully equipped and partner-led office in São Paulo.
Strengths
"The fact that they are Brazilian and can speak Portuguese with us helps a lot. They stand out because of that."
"They have expertise on cross-border M&A transactions and international capital markets. They are an extremely responsive team that operates with a sense of urgency."
Work Highlights
Simpson Thacher assisted Compass Group with the sale of its subsidiary to GPS Participações e Empreendimentos.
Notable Practitioners
Highly experienced and much-admired partner Todd Crider is head of the firm's Latin America practice. He is widely respected in the Brazilian market. Sources note his seniority and experience in Brazil-related matters. He is particularly well regarded for his advice to financial institutions and private equity players. "Lovely to work with, he is very smart."
São Paulo-based partner Grenfel Calheiros joins the rankings this year due to his demonstrated skills assisting clients with cross-border M&A mandates. He has additional capabilities to deal with capital market issues. "Grenfel is an excellent lawyer." "Grenfel is impeccable." "I have never worked with such a dedicated and specialised M&A lawyer."
São Paulo-based Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso is an up-and-coming partner of the firm able to act on M&A matters. "He has a strategic vision and can predict situations to guide us to success."