Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
About
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn’s São Paulo office reflects the firm’s long-term investment in Brazil and the significant commitment of Winston’s Latin America practice group members to the country over many decades. Our fully bilingual São Paulo-based attorneys represent clients on corporate and M&A transactions. They also act as a relationship touch point for global clients looking to expand into Brazil, ensuring an integrated and seamless service. Our São Paulo attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the region’s legal, cultural, political, regulatory, and commercial frameworks, which have earned them recognition from Chambers Global, Chambers Brazil, Chambers Latin America, Leaders League, The Legal 500, Latinvex, IFLR 1000, and LatinFinance, among many others.
Chambers Review
Chicago firm Winston & Strawn LLP is building a presence in Brazil and recently opened an office in São Paulo. The firm maintains a solid client roster of Brazilian companies investing in assets in the USA. It also handles mergers and acquisitions involving assets in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We were very satisfied with the interactions with the team. There's great responsiveness and the team was diligent and fast to adapt to our demands in due time."
"We were very satisfied with the interactions with the team. There's great responsiveness and the team was diligent and fast to adapt to our demands in due time."
Notable Practitioners
Rodrigo Carvalho is a partner of the firm who holds knowledge of matters relating to corporate transactions and governance.
"Rodrigo is a versatile and dual-qualified lawyer with both an M&A and a capital markets background."
Experienced partner Talbert Navia divides his time between New York and São Paulo. He is well versed in a range of corporate matters and has a solid background in the Brazilian market.
Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP
Brazil
Members
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Flávia Stievani
Kevin Smith
Leandro Correa Pinto
Head of Department
Sey-Hyo Lee
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Maha Energy
Raizen Energia
Industries
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Cable & Telecommunications
Consumer Products
Digital Assets, Fintech, & Blockchain Technology
Energy: Mining and metals
Energy: Oil & Gas
Energy: RenewablesEnergy: Renewables
Environmental
Financial Services & Banking
Food & Beverage and Agribusiness
Health Care & Life Sciences
Infrastructure
Media & Entertainment
Private Equity and Family Offices
Real Estate
Transportation