Capital Markets (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Chambers Review
Leading New York firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a strong player in Brazil, maintaining high-level dedication and a strong track record of capital market transactions in this market. It provides assistance with both equity and debt mandates. Foreign companies capitalising in Brazil as well as Brazilian companies issuing securities in and outside the country frequently rely on the advice of this team.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden has a solid bench that has presence in capital markets."
"They have a professional team and a prestigious clientele."
"Their team is pretty senior and very responsive. Skadden has a deep bench who know the market and they help us to understand new markets."
"Skadden has a solid bench that has presence in capital markets."
"They have a professional team and a prestigious clientele."
"Their team is pretty senior and very responsive. Skadden has a deep bench who know the market and they help us to understand new markets."
Notable Practitioners
São Paulo-based partner Filipe Areno is a respected figure acting as international counsel on a wide range of capital markets transactions, especially deals that involve M&A.
"Filipe is very focused on capital market deals. I have seen him handling diverse matters but he is pretty present on equity deals."
"He is a very responsible lawyer who has been helping us with many matters, practically everything."
"Filipe is a relaxed lawyer who knows a lot about both the Brazilian and the American jurisdictions so he acts as a bridge for us."
Mathias von Bernuth is experienced and noted by market sources for his capital markets practice, especially when it involves M&A components. He heads the firm's São Paulo office.
"He represents many financial institutions in deals."
"Mathias handles several SPAC deals which involve M&A with capital markets components."
Ranked Lawyers at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Brazil