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About
Provided by Francisco L Cestero
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
Brazil: Transactional
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very good. Respected and admired."
"He is a very qualified, experienced professional, very good in corporate/M&A. He knows a lot about American and Brazilian law.."
"He is proactive in meetings and impresses everyone. He is very friendly and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Impeccable. Sensational."
"Francisco L Cestero is the best lawyer I've ever worked with."
"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."
"Francisco Cestero is the best international counsel lawyer in Brazil."
"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."
"He is very good. Respected and admired."
"He is a very qualified, experienced professional, very good in corporate/M&A. He knows a lot about American and Brazilian law.."
"He is proactive in meetings and impresses everyone. He is very friendly and creates a pleasant atmosphere. Impeccable. Sensational."
"Francisco L Cestero is the best lawyer I've ever worked with."
"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."
"Francisco Cestero is the best international counsel lawyer in Brazil."
"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."
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