Francisco L Cestero

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Francisco L Cestero

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Financial and corporate transactions, particularly cross-border restructurings, special situations and capital solution transactions, financings and acquisitions. In addition, he advises on cross-border enforcement matters and internal investigations. Recent clients include major Brazilian and multinational corporations and financial investors. He has advised in numerous investments and restructurings throughout Brazil and the Americas.

Career

Joined firm, 1995; became partner, 2004. JD, University of Chicago Law School (1995); BA, magna cum laude, Yale University (1990).

Professional Memberships

New York Bar.

Personal

Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Brazil: Transactional

Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Francisco L Cestero is a very well-established banking and finance practitioner, particularly active in international deals related to Brazil. A São Paulo-based partner, he is acknowledged for his precise legal work and expertise in high-complexity and high-value restructuring proceedings.

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Partner Francisco Cestero, also known as Paco, is a key member of Cleary Gottlieb's respected São Paulo office. He is frequently seen handling high-value mergers and acquisitions and is noted by market participants for the variety of his corporate practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Francisco Cestero is the best international counsel lawyer in Brazil.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

Francisco L Cestero is the best lawyer I've ever worked with.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

Francisco, besides his extensive technical expertise, has a strong commercial outlook and skill in complex negotiations, adding value to the client and ensuring the best outcome for the deal.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

Francisco is an outstanding individual, both professionally and personally, who's very easy to work with and well regarded by all players in the industry.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

He is very good. Respected and admired.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

He is a very qualified, experienced professional, very good in corporate/M&A. He knows a lot about American and Brazilian law..

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Brazil: Transactional

He is proactive in meetings and impresses everyone. He is very friendly and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Impeccable. Sensational.