Corporate/Commercial: North East | Brazil: Regions

Much-respected Recife-based firm Da Fonte stands out for its dominant activity in the corporate and commercial field. High-profile companies, including those from the infrastructure, energy and telecommunications sectors, frequently rely on the team for advice on mergers and acquisitions and for joint venture formations. The firm is particularly noted for its due diligence practice. Its expertise also includes corporate restructuring, governance and commercial contracts. Da Fonte also benefits from an additional regional office in Salvador.

Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia is a full-service firm advising on a range of corporate matters, including reorganisations, M&A and joint venture deals. Clients in the construction, energy and natural resources industries feature in the firm's client list. The team also frequently handles commercial contracts, development of projects and negotiation of shareholder agreements. The firm is also experienced in assisting family businesses with succession planning.

Urbano Vitalino Advogados is an admired firm offering comprehensive services in corporate law. It benefits from offices in Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Natal, Recife and Salvador. The team often acts for local companies hailing from the construction, infrastructure and food industries. It has a capable offering for the handling of M&A deals. It also provides advice on corporate governance issues and helps companies to implement compliance programmes. The firm is also able to assist with due diligence and labour matters.

Salvador-based firm Bomfim Novis Advogados is active on M&A transactions. It is noted for assisting clients with drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements and also for performing due diligence. The firm acts as counsel to regional players from the infrastructure and healthcare sectors.

Cescon Barrieu is a multidisciplinary and nationally-known firm. The firm in Salvador is strong for its diverse corporate and commercial activity, assisting clients with football clubs' acquisitions, management of family succession and M&A for local operators. The team is also equipped to advise on equity restructuring.

Coelho & Dalle Advogados is a well-established law firm in the North East region. The firm advocates for national and multinational companies in complex and strategic corporate and commercial transactions, such as M&A, contracts, corporate reorganisation, corporate governance policies and capital markets. The team has recently handled a broad range of M&A transactions.

Rego, Nolasco e Lins is a robust law firm in Salvador that offers clients a sophisticated assistance with contracts, legal opinions, negotiations and structuring of concession projects. The firm is also experienced in representing clients in collective bargaining and M&A.