Corporate/M&A | Brazil: Transactional

Alexandre Bertoldi is a managing partner and maintains a strong portfolio of clients, particularly among family businesses in the national and international landscape.

José Orlando Lobo, one of the firm's founding partners, is a renowned practitioner in the market with decades of experience and a solid track record of handling sophisticated corporate mandates, such as complex M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate disputes.

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer 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.

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.

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.

Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr draws from his long-standing experience in complex M&A transactions to advise highly notable clients from sectors such as insurance and car rental. He handles high-value deals involving publicly listed companies and strategic joint ventures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr leads a sophisticated corporate/M&A practice that allows him to advise clients on important M&A transactions, as well as on corporate governance issues.

Alberto de Orleans e Bragança is a lawyer who receives solid recognition for advising clients from the telecommunications, energy and technology sectors, among others, on high-end corporate matters and M&A transactions.

Andre Mestriner Stocche is a lawyer recognised by market analysts for advising important players in various sectors on complex acquisitions and corporate restructuring.

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is a lawyer 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.

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.

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.

Marcos Rafael Flesch is well regarded in the market and demonstrates a well-established practice in the field advising high-level companies and shareholders on complex and cross-border deals.

Mauro Cesar Leschziner is a lawyer respected for his solid involvement representing major Brazilian companies in high-end national and cross-border transactions, M&A, divestments and more.

Monique Mavignier is a lawyer highly respected in the market for her experience dealing with sophisticated deals involving significant public and private companies. She's able to act on M&A mandates and corporate law issues.

Ricardo Madrona is recognised for his strong capabilities advising major clients on transactional mandates including the acquisition of controlling stakes and capital shares.

Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra is known for representing important clients from the education, technology and healthcare sectors, among others, in strategic joint ventures, private equity deals and complex acquisitions.

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.

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo boasts a solid track record of handling sophisticated mandates for important clients from various sectors. He draws from his long-standing experience to handle high-end M&A, joint ventures and corporate disputes.

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.

Adriano Chaves is regularly called upon by clients to assist with sophisticated mandates involving M&A transactions, corporate restructuring deals and shareholder agreements.

Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho leads the firm's M&A department, advising clients from various industries including technology and 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.

Amir Bocayuva Cunha is recognised for advising important clients from various sectors, such as financial services and education, leading sophisticated M&A transactions involving private and public companies, as well as corporate disputes.

Flavio Meyer is a lawyer praised by clients in various industries for dealing with important M&A transactions. He is also capable of advising on joint ventures.

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.

Julian Fonseca Peña Chediak is well regarded within the market for his strong experience dealing with corporate governance, regulatory matters and M&A transactions.

Karin Alvo boasts a solid reputation representing major players from the telecommunications and energy industries, advising on acquisitions, commercial partnerships and investments, especially in matters of due diligence.

Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is recognised by sources within the market as an experienced corporate lawyer who represents private and publicly listed companies in M&A mandates.

Marcelo Lamy Rego represents clients from various sectors, including energy and fintech, handling sophisticated corporate transactions, being particularly active on deals in the energy sector.

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.

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.

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.

Rodolpho Protasio draws from a solid background in the market to advise clients on sophisticated M&A, joint ventures and contractual mandates.

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 the sale of minority stakes.

Rodrigo was quite involved. He was a close partner: he did not limit his advice to the law but also he considered our business. He helped us a lot to make the right decisions.

Sergio Bronstein is often called upon by clients to handle sophisticated M&A transactions and investment-related matters. He represents players from various sectors including startups and technology companies.

Anna Tavares de Mello is well regarded by clients and market analysts for her practice handling cross-border operations and corporate restructuring mandates.

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.

Christian Roschmann can boast solid experience leading M&A transactions and complex corporate matters, as well as dealing with strategic joint ventures and private equity transactions.

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.

Fabiano Gallo draws from his experience in the field to advise on M&A, due diligence, recapitalisations and other corporate matters.

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.

Francisco Costa e Silva draws from his experience in the market, including a period as chair of CVM, to advise clients from the banking, telecommunications and energy sectors, among others, on corporate mandates.

Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães is frequently called upon by clients from sectors such as banking and capital markets to handle complex M&A mandates.

Frederico Buosi represents clients from a variety of industries, including the energy and natural resources sector, in sophisticated corporate matters and transactions.

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.

Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho demonstrates solid activity in the market advising important clients on corporate matters.

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.

Luiz Octavio Lopes advised clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also can act on regulatory issues related to M&A.

Respected partner Mauricio Negri Paschoal deals with strategic acquisitions, complex corporate structures, investments and joint ventures, advising clients from various industries.

Miguel Tornovsky has a solid reputation for advising clients on complex matters involving private equity investments, corporate transactions, disputes and reorganisations.

Experienced partner Natalie Sequerra is often engaged by clients from various industries, including banking and finance, to deal with M&A deals and investments.

Paula invests in her clients and provides a really high level of work. She has a wealth of cross-border M&A experience and understands the market norms and pitfalls.

Pedro Chueiri receives recognition from sources within the market for his solid experience handling corporate mandates, including M&A and joint venture transactions.

Well-regarded practitioner Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães draws from long-standing experience in the field to represent significant clients from the real estate, healthcare and telecommunications sectors in complex corporate transactions.

Established partner Robson Goulart Barreto is regularly called upon by clients to assist them with complex matters, especially on significant transactions involving the telecommunications sector.

He understands the matters and the client's business very well. He is quite sophisticated.

Alberto Vieira is a practitioner familiar with clients from the energy sector advising on M&A deals, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements and ancillary matters. He also can act on joint venture mandates.

Partner Ana Carolina Botto Audi is equipped to advise clients on cross-border transactions such as M&A and purchase of assets. She is also knowledgeable about capital markets.

Partner Anneliese Eger is an experienced lawyer in corporate reorganisations. She is also able to advise clients on the launch of operations in Brazil, as well as on M&A transactions.

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.

Darkson Delmondes Galvão is recognised within the market for advising clients on large M&A transactions involving complex corporate structures.

Diego Billi Falcão is a partner of the firm who has the required knowledge to assist clients with M&A transactions, including the negotiation of complex agreements. He is also able to provide advice on corporate governance.

Partner Eduardo Paoliello has cultivated a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A operations, including regulatory and compliance issues.

Henrique de Faria Martins is recognised for handling transactional matters involving M&A and joint ventures, representing companies from the healthcare, finance and mining sectors, among others.

Partner Joamir Muller Romiti Alves is well regarded in the market for advising noteworthy clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.

João Busin is a practitioner familiar with assisting clients with M&A mandates, including negotiation of agreements and due diligence tasks.

Founding partner José Antonio Miguel Neto's experience encapsulates M&A and corporate governance mandates. He is able to act on cross-border transactions, compliance issues and corporate reorganisations.

Luis Gustavo Haddad of HRSA frequently deals with sophisticated corporate matters including M&A, foreign investments and stock option plans, for a wide clientele from various industries.

Marcos Seiiti Abe holds expertise in M&A cross-border deals, as well as experience advising clients on corporate governance and regulatory issues. He advises clients from a range of sectors, including Japanese companies active in the Brazilian jurisdiction.

Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a practitioner who is able to tackle matters related to joint ventures and M&A transactions.

I think Melissa Kanô is extremely responsive, and that is what we need. She does a good job pushing the pace and staying up to date. She is always available.

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.

Pedro Avvad is experienced in advising significant clients on various corporate matters, including investments, due diligence, contracts and corporate document reviews, M&A and corporate restructuring.

Vitor Henriques has amassed experience advising clients on M&A mandates. He also holds capital markets knowledge and is able to act on corporate governance issues.

Partner Daniel De Miranda Facó joins the rankings this year after having demonstrated skills in dealing with complex M&A mandates. He is able to act on cross-border deals on behalf of national and international clients.

Elie Sherique demonstrates solid involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions and representing clients from various industries.

Partner Mariana Cortez joins the rankings this year after receiving strong praise for her involvement in corporate matters, especially due to her ability to assist clients with M&A operations.

Oswaldo Dalla Torreis a well-regarded partner of the firm who has displayed solid involvement in corporate matters, having fostered M&A skills to act on cross-border deals.

Partner Otavio Valerio joins the rankings this year after receiving praise from market sources for his involvement in M&A operations. He is often seen representing clients from the tech industry.

Ronald Herscovici is a practitioner endowed with M&A skills to assist clients from various industries with due diligence, negotiations and drafting of agreements as well as governance mandates.

Partner Thiago Maia demonstrates a strong ability to handle M&A mandates and advise clients on joint venture negotiations. He is familiar with clients from the mining sector.

Ana Paula is proactive and responds to her clients in a timely manner. Also, she uses her broad knowledge to contribute to the market and the legal environment.

Up-and-coming partner Bruno Rodrigues Bercito received strong endorsement from clients for demonstrating skills in dealing with cross-border M&A transactions.

Up-and-coming partner Diana Henne makes her ranking debut after being praised for her knowledge of M&A deals and their regulatory implications.

Evaristo Lucena is a lawyer with great technical knowledge. He manages to deliver results very quickly and assertively when it comes to complex matters.

Fernando Zanotti Schneider is an up-and-coming practitioner with the required knowledge to act on M&A mandates, including representing clients in the negotiation of deals.

Gabriela is a great lawyer who aims to establish long-term partnerships with her clients and is always available to discuss strategies.

Gabriela has the ability to listen, translate and explain the business needs into legal aspects for all the people in charge.

Up-and-coming lawyer João Gustavo Santiago is a lawyer able to advise clients on M&A mandates, as well as corporate reorganisations.

Luciana Lorenti is an up-and-coming practitioner experienced in M&A matters as well as in corporate restructuring.

Luciana is an extremely competent professional who can clearly elucidate all the necessary aspects for decision-making, considering the risks in each situation.

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira of L.O. Baptista Advogados is an up-and-coming lawyer who holds experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates. She makes her ranking debut this year after being endorsed by market commentators.

He demonstrates exceptional business acumen, consistently providing strategic insights that add value to the deals. His responsiveness is outstanding, ensuring swift and effective communication.

Patrícia Braga is an up-and-coming partner who is able to deal with M&A operations, including the negotiation of transactions and the drafting of agreements.

Partner and Head of Department Thalita Vaniis active in the corporate arena handling corporate structuring and governance matters. She can also assist clients with M&A transactions.