Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Contact number
+55 11 3546 1000Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a very talented team of professionals who always bring value to the table."
"Simpson Thacher are able to understand complex matters and the nuances involved in cross-border M&A transactions."
"The firm has a very talented team of professionals who always bring value to the table."
"Simpson Thacher are able to understand complex matters and the nuances involved in cross-border M&A transactions."
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.
"Todd is one of the best corporate lawyers out there."
"He is a very experienced practitioner with a strong presence in the execution of the agreements. His seniority makes a difference on the deals he is involved in."
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 responsive, creative and very technical."
"Grenfel brings a lot of value to the table, coming up with alternative solutions to close the deals."
"He is very easy to work with. Grenfel is highly effective in the execution of deals. By being Brazilian, he is able to translate not only the language but also cultural issues."
São Paulo-based Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso is an up-and-coming partner of the firm able to act on M&A matters.
"Paulo is a very competent partner. He is responsive and always available to assist the clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Brazil