Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Stocche Forbes Advogados
Our investment funds team is business-orientated and provides full support and leading advice to a wide range of market players in the funds industry, including shareholders, investment fund administrators, managers, custodians, bookkeepers, specialized consultants and other service providers.
We have extensive experience in structuring a wide range of investment funds, including Private Equity Funds (Fundos de Investimento em Participações – FIPs), Receivable Funds (Fundos de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios – FIDCs), Real Estate Funds (Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário – FIIs), Infrastructure Funds (Fundos de Investimento em Infraestrutura – FI-Infra), specific investment funds regulated by CVM Instruction No. 555/14, among others.
Our practice also upholds a preventive approach related to investment funds’ governance and compliance structures. In such cases, our team works closely with our leading white-collar crime practice, enabling our firm to provide creative and cohesive solutions. These services include the provision of compliance reviews, development of compliance policies and internal procedures, as well as the assessment regarding the need to develop informational barriers, segregation of activities and standards of conduct due to potential conflicts of interest.
Chambers Review
Stocche Forbes's investment funds practice benefits from the firm's highly regarded finance expertise. It frequently handles structured funds matters and regulatory issues before the CVM. It is often sought after by asset managers to structure real estate investment funds and receivables vehicles. It is additionally skilled in representing private equity firms in structuring funds, public offerings and issuance of quotas. Clients also benefit from the firm's experience handling administrative proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have one of the most skilled teams to conduct operations in the field, from a technical and business perspective. They have a deep understanding of the markets and the banks' internal processes. They are always available and are our go-to firm for complex operations, also proposing innovative solutions."
"Robust and very qualified team. They are always available and instil great confidence throughout the process."
"They have one of the most skilled teams to conduct operations in the field, from a technical and business perspective. They have a deep understanding of the markets and the banks' internal processes. They are always available and are our go-to firm for complex operations, also proposing innovative solutions."
"Robust and very qualified team. They are always available and instil great confidence throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
Marcos Canecchio Ribeiro is an experienced practitioner leading as legal counsel on the structuring of investments and public offering of quotas, FIAGRO, FII and FIP.
"A seasoned lawyer in investment funds with solid technical knowledge. One of the best lawyers in the market, Marcos is a reference to us. He is proactive and always looks for innovative solutions in operations. He also has an excellent delivery and is always available."
"Marcos puts us at ease that problems and difficulties will be addressed satisfactorily, correctly and efficiently for all sides of the negotiation."
"Marcos is a true team player. He is always available to discuss specific and strategic points. He shows not only deep knowledge of the Brazilian investment fund regulatory framework but also a very wise business perspective."
"Marcos is an outstanding counsel. He is a reference for complex investment structures, being able to deliver effective and pragmatic legal solutions."
Up-and-coming lawyer Bernardo Kruel de Souza Lima is active advising clients on structuring of investment vehicles and public offering of shares and quotas of FII and FI-Infra.
"Bernardo is highly proficient in transactions, demonstrating deep knowledge and sophistication in regulatory matters."
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