Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Brazil

The Global-wide Corporate/M&A  Chambers research covers the elements of law related to various types of corporate and M&A transactions, with particular interest in firms’ ability to advise clients in multi-jurisdictional mandates.  Firms who feature in this table excel in cross-border deals including company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, securities and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. This section also recognises the expertise required to assist clients with large scale private equity buyouts. 

Rankings overview for Lawyers

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. José Orlando LoboLobo de Rizzo Advogados
  2. Nelson EizirikEizirik Advogados
U

Up and Coming

  1. Ana Paula Reis
    Ana Paula Reis BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão3 Years Ranked
  2. Elie J Sherique
    Elie J Sherique Machado Meyer3 Years Ranked
  3. Evaristo Lucena Trench Rossi Watanabe1 Years Ranked
  4. Luciana Mares Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados1 Years Ranked
  5. Mauricio Pacheco
    Mauricio Pacheco Trench Rossi Watanabe2 Years Ranked
  6. Fernando Zanotti SchneiderAbe Advogados
  7. Gabriela Claroasbz
  8. Gabriela Sella RhormensFranco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados
  9. João Gustavo SantiagoSouto Correa Advogados
  10. Luciana LorentiFCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados
  11. Patrícia BragaKLA Advogados
  12. Victor Costa ToledoLautenschlager, Romeiro e Iwamizu Advogados

All Lawyers profiles

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. José Orlando Lobo
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  2. Nelson Eizirik
    Eizirik Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Alexandre Bertoldi
    E
    Alexandre Bertoldi
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 24 Years Ranked
    Eminent practitioner Alexandre Bertoldi is managing partner and maintains a strong portfolio of clients, particularly among family businesses in the national and international landscape.
  2. Ricardo Camargo Veirano
    E
    Ricardo Camargo Veirano
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 24 Years Ranked
    Eminent practitioner Ricardo Camargo Veirano is well known for both his role as managing partner and his long-standing practice dealing with sophisticated corporate matters, including acquisitions and divestitures, as well as strategic joint venture agreements involving Brazilian and international clients.

Star Individuals

  1. Paulo Cezar Aragão
    Paulo Cezar Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Star Individuals | 24 Years Ranked
    Star individual Paulo Cezar Aragão is considered to be one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of corporate law and M&A. He holds an outstanding track record in high-profile transactions and is widely recognised as an exceptionally intelligent lawyer, who makes a difference at the negotiation table.
1

Band 1

  1. Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
    1
    Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Distinguished partner Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr draws from his long-standing experience in complex M&A transactions to advise highly relevant clients from sectors such as insurance and car rental. He handles high-value deals involving publicly listed companies and strategic joint ventures.
  2. Carlos Barbosa Mello
    1
    Carlos Barbosa Mello
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Outstanding partner Carlos Barbosa Mello is held in high esteem among clients and market analysts for advising on highly sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for significant players from a wide range of industries.
  3. Fernando Alves Meira
    1
    Fernando Alves Meira
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Co-managing partner Fernando Alves Meira is one of the driving forces in Pinheiro Neto's prime M&A team and beyond. He leads sophisticated cross-border transactions and some of the most high-value deals in the country.
  4. Francisco Müssnich
    1
    Francisco Müssnich
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Outstanding partner Francisco Müssnich assists clients with strategic corporate negotiations and conflicts. He is revered by clients and peers within the market for his long-standing track record of landmark M&A transactions.
  5. João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro
    1
    João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Distinguished partner João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his long-standing experience dealing with highly sophisticated deals. He is frequently summoned by high-profile clients to advise on sophisticated corporate reorganisations and complex M&A transactions.
  6. Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
    1
    Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos draws on his long-standing experience in the market, including as a former director of CVM (the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission), to handle sophisticated transactions involving publicly listed companies representing high-profile clients.
  7. Maria Cristina Cescon
    1
    Maria Cristina Cescon
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Highly acclaimed partner Maria Cristina Cescon draws from her long-standing experience in the field to skilfully handle sophisticated M&A transactions. She receives high praise from market commentators and clients for her outstanding track record in significant deals involving both private and publicly held companies.
  8. Moacir Zilbovicius
    1
    Moacir Zilbovicius
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Renowned partner Moacir Zilbovicius draws from his long-standing experience dealing with corporate matters to represent significant clients in complex mandates, such as high-value cross-border acquisitions and corporate restructurings.
  9. Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
    1
    Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Prestigious partner Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, to handle significant M&A transactions.
  10. 1
    Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr
    Spinelli Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Notable partner Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr is in possession of a sophisticated corporate/M&A practice that allows him to advise clients on important M&A transactions, as well as on corporate governance issues.
  11. Marcelo Trindade
    Trindade - Sociedade de Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Alberto de Orleans e Bragança
    2
    Alberto de Orleans e Bragança
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Well-respected partner Alberto de Orleans e Bragança receives solid recognition for advising clients from the telecommunications, energy and technology sectors, among others, in high-end corporate matters and M&A transactions.
  2. 2
    Andre Mestriner Stocche
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Andre Mestriner Stocche is recognised by market analysts for advising important players in various sectors on complex acquisitions and corporate restructuring.
  3. Arthur Bardawil Penteado
    2
    Arthur Bardawil Penteado
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Established partner Arthur Bardawil Penteado is recognised for his long-standing transactional practice. He advises high-level clients from the oil and gas, education and retail sectors, among others, on high-value M&A and corporate matters.
  4. Carlos José Rolim de Mello
    2
    Carlos José Rolim de Mello
    Mello Torres
    Mello Torres | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Carlos José Rolim de Mello draws from long-standing experience in the field of corporate law to assist clients from diverse sectors with corporate investments and high-level M&A operations.
  5. José Diaz
    2
    José Diaz
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Respected partner José Diaz is held in high regard within the market for his long-standing practice assisting significant private and publicly held multinational companies with sophisticated and cross-border M&A transactions.
  6. Marcos Rafael Flesch
    2
    Marcos Rafael Flesch
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Marcos Rafael Flesch is well regarded in the market and demonstrates a well-established practice in the field advising high-level companies and shareholders in complex and cross-border deals.
  7. Mauro Cesar Leschziner
    2
    Mauro Cesar Leschziner
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Notable partner Mauro Cesar Leschziner is respected for his solid involvement representing major Brazilian companies in high-end national and cross-border transactions, M&A, divestments and more.
  8. Monique Mavignier
    2
    Monique Mavignier
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Monique Mavignier is highly respected in the market for her experience dealing with sophisticated deals involving significant public and private companies.
  9. Ricardo Madrona
    2
    Ricardo Madrona
    Madrona Fialho Advogados
    Madrona Fialho Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Ricardo Madrona is recognised for his strong capabilities advising major clients on transactional mandates including the acquisition of controlling stakes and capital shares.
  10. Thiago Sandim
    2
    Thiago Sandim
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Thiago Sandim draws from long experience in the commercial field to handle sophisticated high-value and cross-border transactions, representing clients from a broad range of sectors.
  11. Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2
  12. Valdo Cestari de Rizzo
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Adriana Pallis
    3
    Adriana Pallis
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Partner Adriana Pallis leads high-value corporate mandates for clients in a wide range of sectors. She is able to handle matters such as M&A, divestments and other sophisticated transactions.
  2. 3
    Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 24 Years Ranked
    Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho leads the firm's M&A department advising clients from various industries, including technology, energy and natural resources, on an array of corporate mandates. He is recognised for his long-standing practice dealing with complex transactions and due diligence.
  3. Amir Bocayuva Cunha
    3
    Amir Bocayuva Cunha
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Noteworthy partner Amir Bocayuva Cunha is recognised for advising important clients from various sectors, such as financial services and education, sponsoring sophisticated M&A transactions involving private and public companies, as well as corporate disputes.
  4. 3
    Flavio Meyer
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    "Flavio is an absolute professional and wonderful lawyer. His ability to advise on complex legal issues while also understanding the business implications for our company is a rare skill that is truly valuable to us."
  5. Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
    3
    Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães is frequently called upon by clients from sectors such as banking and capital markets to handle complex M&A mandates.
  6. Guilherme Bueno Malouf
    3
    Guilherme Bueno Malouf
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Guilherme Bueno Malouf is well regarded in the market for his solid experience representing important companies in high-end corporate matters, dealing with M&A, divestments and complex transactions.
  7. Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
    3
    Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is recognised by sources within the market as an experienced corporate lawyer who represents private and publicly listed companies on M&A mandates.
  8. Marcelo Lamy Rego
    3
    Marcelo Lamy Rego
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Marcelo Lamy Rego represents clients from various sectors, including energy and fintech, handling sophisticated corporate transactions, being particularly active in deals in the energy sector.
  9. Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
    3
    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero represents significant clients, especially from the energy sector, including private and listed companies. He is experienced in handling high-value transactions, as well as complex corporate reorganisations.
  10. Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
    3
    Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is well regarded in the market for his long-standing practice representing clients from various sectors, such as telecommunications and oil and gas, in sophisticated M&A mandates involving complex transactions, high-value joint acquisitions and judicial reorganisations.
  11. Paulo Coelho da Rocha
    3
    Paulo Coelho da Rocha
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Partner Paulo Coelho da Rocha represents private and publicly held companies from the construction, financial and aluminium sectors, as well as private equity firms, in transactions and cross-border mandates.
  12. Rodolpho Protasio
    3
    Rodolpho Protasio
    Mundie Advogados
    Mundie Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Established partner Rodolpho Protasio draws from a solid background in the field to advise clients on sophisticated M&A, joint ventures and contractual mandates.
  13. Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento
    3
    Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Well-regarded partner Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is known for advising clients from a wide range of sectors, including banking, pulp and paper and energy, on sophisticated matters such as major mergers and acquisitions and sale of minority stakes.
  14. Rodrigo Vella
    3
    Rodrigo Vella
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Rodrigo Vella is recognised in the market for dealing with a wide range of complex corporate matters, maintaining a noteworthy international profile.
  15. Adriano Chaves
    CGM Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
  16. Eduardo Alfred Taleb Boulos
    Cascione Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
  17. Julian Fonseca Peña Chediak
    Chediak Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
  18. Karin Alvo
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
  19. Mauro Guizeline
    Guizeline Teixeira Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
  20. Sergio Bronstein
    Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Anna Tavares de Mello
    4
    Anna Tavares de Mello
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Anna Tavares de Mello is well regarded by clients and market analysts for her practice handling cross-border operations and corporate restructuring mandates.
  2. Carlos Motta
    4
    Carlos Motta
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Experienced partner Carlos Motta is recognised in the market for representing clients in a variety of sophisticated corporate matters including cross-border transactions, dissociation agreements and sale of capital stock.
  3. Christian Roschmann
    4
    Christian Roschmann
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Christian Roschmann boasts of solid experience leading M&A transactions and complex corporate matters, as well as dealing with strategic joint ventures and private equity transactions.
  4. Danilo Mininel
    4
    Danilo Mininel
    Madrona Fialho Advogados
    Madrona Fialho Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Danilo Mininel demonstrates solid involvement in the field representing clients in significant transactions. He receives recognition from clients who endorse his technical skills, creativity and commercial awareness.
  5. Fabiano Gallo
    4
    Fabiano Gallo
    Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
    Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Well-regarded partner Fabiano Gallo draws from his experience in the field to advise on M&A, due diligence, recapitalisations and other corporate matters.
  6. Fabiano Marques Milani
    4
    Fabiano Marques Milani
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Fabiano Marques Milani is well respected by market analysts for handling sophisticated matters, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures, for clients from several industries.
  7. Frederico Buosi
    4
    Frederico Buosi
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Frederico Buosi represents clients from a variety of industries, including the energy and natural resources sectors, in sophisticated corporate matters and transactions.
  8. Henry Sztutman
    4
    Henry Sztutman
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Henry Sztutman is recognised in the market for leading highly sophisticated M&A transactions. He represents publicly held companies in high-end mergers, cross-border corporate reorganisations and private equity investments.
  9. 4
    Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho
    Spinelli Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho of Spinelli Advogados demonstrates solid activity in the market advising important clients on corporate matters.
  10. Lior Pinsky
    4
    Lior Pinsky
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Dynamic partner Lior Pinsky is well regarded in the market for handling sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for important clients, including international corporate groups and publicly held companies.
  11. Mauricio Negri Paschoal
    4
    Mauricio Negri Paschoal
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Respected partner Mauricio Negri Paschoal of Veirano Advogados deals with strategic acquisitions, complex corporate structures, investments and joint ventures, advising clients from various industries.
  12. Miguel Tornovsky
    4
    Miguel Tornovsky
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Miguel Tornovsky has a solid reputation advising clients in complex matters involving private equity investments, corporate transactions, disputes and reorganisations.
  13. Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
    4
    Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 24 Years Ranked
    Well-regarded practitioner Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães draws from long-standing experience in the field to represent significant clients from the real estate, healthcare and telecommunication sectors in complex corporate transactions.
  14. Robson Goulart Barreto
    4
    Robson Goulart Barreto
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked
    Established partner Robson Goulart Barreto is regularly called upon by clients to assist them with complex matters, especially in significant transactions involving the telecommunications sector.
  15. Francisco Costa e Silva
    Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados Associados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4
  16. Gyedre Carneiro de Oliveira
    Carneiro de Oliveira Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4
  17. Natalie Sequerra
    Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4
  18. Pedro Chueiri
    Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Cristina de Freitas Bueno
    5
    Cristina de Freitas Bueno
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Cristina de Freitas Bueno holds experience dealing with M&A operations, acting on the negotiation, structuring and drafting the documents of the deal. She also has experience as a former investment banker.
  2. Darkson Delmondes Galvão
    5
    Darkson Delmondes Galvão
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "Both his technical skills and negotiation skills are great. We do a lot of deals around the world and I work with a lot of lawyers and have to say he is good."
  3. Eduardo Paoliello
    5
    Eduardo Paoliello
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Eduardo Paoliello joins the rankings this year after demonstrating relevant activity in the field advising clients on M&A deals.
  4. Henrique de Faria Martins
    5
    Henrique de Faria Martins
    Candido Martins Advogados
    Candido Martins Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Henrique de Faria Martins is recognised for sponsoring transactional matters involving M&A and joint ventures, representing companies from the healthcare, finance and mining sectors, among others.
  5. Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
    5
    Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Partner Joamir Muller Romiti Alves is well regarded in the market for advising relevant clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.
  6. João Busin
    5
    João Busin
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    João Busin joins the ranking this year due to his skills in assisting clients with M&A mandates, including negotiation of agreements and due diligence tasks.
  7. Luciano Fialho
    5
    Luciano Fialho
    Madrona Fialho Advogados
    Madrona Fialho Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Founding partner Luciano Fialho is known for dealing with corporate mandates involving M&A transactions, structuring shareholder and lease agreements, and joint ventures.
  8. 5
    Luiz Octavio Lopes
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Luiz Octavio Lopes joins the ranking this year after demonstrating skills advising clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also can advise on regulatory issues related to M&A.
  9. Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
    5
    Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a practitioner who is able to tackle matters related to joint ventures and M&A transactions.
  10. Miriam Machado Kleissl
    5
    Miriam Machado Kleissl
    Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper
    Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Miriam Machado is known for assisting clients from various sectors, including media and entertainment, with divestments of assets, M&A operations and equity interest mandates.
  11. Paula Vieira
    5
    Paula Vieira
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Paula Vieira continues to receive endorsement for her expertise and client service, and for handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
  12. Pedro Avvad
    5
    Pedro Avvad
    FreitasLeite
    FreitasLeite | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pedro Avvad is experienced advising significant clients on various corporate matters, including investments, due diligence, contracts and corporate docs reviews, M&A and corporate restructuring.
  13. Sérgio Machado
    5
    Sérgio Machado
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    "Sergio is our trusted lawyer who has followed our journey since inception having supported us in all legal aspects; from the most simple tasks to the most complex debates and disputes."
  14. Alberto Vieira
    Vieira Rezende | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  15. Anneliese Eger
    Felsberg Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  16. Diego Billi Falcão
    Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  17. Luis Gustavo Haddad
    HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  18. Marcos Seiiti Abe
    Abe Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  19. Melissa Kanô
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  20. Milana Antoniolli Martins
    Cascione Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
  21. Vitor Henriques
    Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Band 5
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Up and Coming

  1. Ana Paula Reis
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    Ana Paula Reis
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Ana Paula Reis is an up-and-coming practitioner with experience in corporate reorganisation and regulatory mandates.
  2. Elie J Sherique
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    Elie J Sherique
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner Elie Sherique demonstrates involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions representing clients from various industries.
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    Evaristo Lucena
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    "He works with awesome attention to detail and great negotiation skills. He has great knowledge about the sector and industry."
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    Luciana Mares
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    "Luciana is an excellent professional. She is very helpful, dedicated and, above all, honest. She performs her work with a lot of energy, focus and determination."
  5. Mauricio Pacheco
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    Mauricio Pacheco
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner Mauricio Pacheco makes his first appearance in the rankings after a solid performance representing clients in corporate matters.
  6. Fernando Zanotti Schneider
    Abe Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  7. Gabriela Claro
    asbz | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  8. Gabriela Sella Rhormens
    Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  9. João Gustavo Santiago
    Souto Correa Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  10. Luciana Lorenti
    FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  11. Patrícia Braga
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming
  12. Victor Costa Toledo
    Lautenschlager, Romeiro e Iwamizu Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2024 | Up and Coming