Capital Markets (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
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New York firm White & Case LLP has built a leading and long-standing practice in Brazil, maintaining a sizeable São Paulo office. Its capital markets offering is one of the most sought after by high-end clients in need of assistance with US securities regulation. Market entrants encounter a distinguished international practice well versed in the particularities of the Brazilian market. Key companies and financial institutions also maintain a long-term relationship with the firm and rely on it for their securities offerings in and outside Brazil. White & Case has also built a solid portfolio of IPOs for Brazilian companies and investors in New York markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.
Strengths
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"White & Case has arguably the largest group of Latin America-focused partners and associates able to handle multiple cases and transactions. Their team are very dedicated to the client and are very consistent from the beginning to the end."
"The professionals we had the opportunity to work with demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject and engagement with the team."
"W&C has specialised teams for every legal advice needed that are always available to assist us with quick responses."
"White & Case has arguably the largest group of Latin America-focused partners and associates able to handle multiple cases and transactions. Their team are very dedicated to the client and are very consistent from the beginning to the end."
"The professionals we had the opportunity to work with demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject and engagement with the team."
"W&C has specialised teams for every legal advice needed that are always available to assist us with quick responses."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Donald Baker is much respected not only for his ability to handle top capital markets transactions but also for his long-term dedication to the Brazilian market. He has led the White & Case team since the early stages of Brazil's capital markets boom and was instrumental in the firm becoming a household name in the country. His seniority and experience continue to play a key role in top issuances, and clients appreciate his leadership skills, commanding presence and close involvement in deals.
"Don deserves all the recognition he has as he has a very important presence in Brazil."
"He is the foreign lawyer who has been the longest time in Brazil so he has a lot of experience. He is a point of reference, for sure."
"Donald has been handling the Brazilian market for a long time."
"Donald is a pioneer in capital markets for international firms in Brazil."
John Guzman is highly admired by market participants. He is increasingly taking the helm on top transactions, being a solid presence in the firm's São Paulo office. He has built an enviable track record of high-value deals in both debt and equity capital markets.
"He is a great lawyer."
"He has been developing a great practice in capital markets in Brazil."
Up-and-coming partner Abraham Paul is based in White & Case's São Paulo office and handles a wide range of securities offerings. He was recently promoted to the partnership and is noted by market participants for his commitment and organisational skills.
"Abraham is a young partner with a lot of experience in the Brazilian market and very esteemed by clients and opposite counsel."
"He is a great lawyer who is pro-deal. Abraham is very available and clients adore him."
"Abraham is being mentored by Donald Baker and he is a very good lawyer. His future is promising."
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
Brazil