The team at Azevedo Sette Advogados is a popular choice for corporate and commercial matters in the Minas Gerais market; areas of particular strength include advising on M&A, joint ventures and infrastructure projects, as well as drafting contracts. Companies from the energy, mining, infrastructure, finance and pharmaceutical sectors feature on the group’s client roster. A trio of partners leads: Fernando Azevedo Sette, who is praised for his negotiation and leadership skills, has expert knowledge on commercial and financial contracts; alongside him, Luis Ricardo Miraglia and Ana Paula Terra Caldeira major on M&A, foreign investments, and corporate mandates relating to the mining and technology sectors. Frederico Bopp Dieterich and Bruna Bouissou, both of whom have extensive experience in infrastructure projects, and M&A and corporate law specialist Roberto Ribas Wilson are additional partner-level names to note. Eduardo Monteiro was promoted to the partnership in January 2022.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Brazil
Azevedo Sette Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Fernando Azevedo Sette; Luis Ricardo Miraglia; Ana Paula Terra Caldeira
Principaux clients
Laboratorio Geraldo Lustosa
RHI Magnesita
Santander (Spain)
SAM Ambiental
BMPI INFRA
Andrade Gutierrez Participações
Grupo Mater Dei
Toro Investimentos
LOG BTS Extrema Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Vale
Concessionária Do Aeroporto Internacional De Confins
Vita Participações
Magnesita Refratários
Localiza Rent A Car
Evolua Energia
Banco Bs2
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Escola Crescimento and stakeholders on the sale of 100% of the equity interest of Jardim Escola Crescimento, Bacelar Educação Infantil Pré-Escola e Fundamental, and Castro Material Escolar e Uniformes to Inspira Mudança Participações.
- Advised Evolua on a CRI emission for the construction of five photovoltaic plants in Brazil.
- Advised Vörr Brasi on receiving an investment by Madfish Group Participações and other investors as new stakeholders in the company.
Madrona Fialho Advogados
Madrona Fialho Advogados is a strong choice for complex domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures. It has extensive sectoral experience in mining, energy and infrastructure, and collaborates closely with both the firm’s São Paulo office and its public law, tax, IP and infrastructure departments. The team is led by an experienced group of partners: M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisation specialist Alice Dourado; firm co-founder Érico Andrade, who is well versed in public law matters; Patricia Alvarenga, who handles the structuring of commercial agreements for the sale of equity interests; and Leonardo Canabrava, who is highlighted for his knowledge of the infrastructure market. Other key figures include Anderson Novais, Gustavo Magalhães, Thiago Vieira and Leonardo Birchal, the latter of whom was promoted to the partnership in February 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alice Dourado; Luciano Fialho; Patrícia Alvarenga; Anderson Novais; Érico Andrade; Gustavo Magalhães; Gustavo Uchiyama; Leonardo Canabrava; Leonardo Birchal; Lucas Spadano
Les références
‘Broad corporate knowledge, organisation skills and easy to deal with. Alice Dourado is recommended.’
‘Good technical knowledge, good value for money and personalised service. Patricia Alvarenga stands out.’
Principaux clients
VLI
Embaré Indústrias Alimentícias
Aperam Inox America do Sul
Rio Branco Alimentos
Sandvik Mining and Construction do Brasil
Aliança Geração de Energia
BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
BMPI Infra (Barbosa Mello Participações Investimentos)
BH Iluminação Pública
Empresa Construtora Brasil/Mota Engil Engenharia e Construção
Canopus Holding
BRK Ambiental Participações (Brookfield Group)
AEGEA Saneamento e Participações
Domingos Costa Indústrias Alimentícias
Terna Plus
BTG Pactual Gestora de Recursos
Construtora Remo
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais – COPASA
Omega Energia
Meliuz
CEI – Energética Integrada
ABC – Atacado Brasileiro da Construção
Gerdau NEXT
Eco Diagnóstica
Vinci Energies
APPIAN Capital
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
Inspira Mudança Participações
Suzano
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Construtora G-Maia and Soegeo Soluções em Engenharia Geotécnica with two M&A transactions.
- Advised Suzano on the preparation and negotiation of the shareholders’ agreement of Biomas – Serviços Ambientais, Restauração e Carbono, which is to be transformed into a privately-held corporation.
- Advised Inspira Mudança Participações on the acquisition of 100% of the quotas representing the share capital of two companies that maintain Colégio Sete de Setembro, located in Fortaleza, Ceará.
Cescon Barrieu
Praised for its ‘enormous capacity to understand client problems and provide practical and customised solutions‘, Cescon Barrieu‘s corporate team has particular strength advising clients from the automative, mining, energy and real estate sectors on financial restructurings, corporate governance, IPOs, and M&A, as well as drafting commercial contracts. The group’s national capabilites are strengthened by its close collaboration with the firm’s other offices situated across Brazil. Practice head Frederico Viana Rodrigues is highlighted for his strong performance in capital markets deals, corporate governance and M&A. Partners Alice Brandão and Júlia Lobo focus on capital markets and M&A, and Marcelo Augusto Amim Correia is the name to note at the associate level. Associate Pedro Campos Vasconcellos left the firm in August 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frederico Viana Rodrigues
Les références
‘Excellent knowledge and regulatory depth in the Brazilian capital markets. They always seek to facilitate complex transactions with the necessary legal certainty.’
‘The team stands out for its technical quality and fast service. Partner Julia Lobo stands out for her excellence in technical quality and business vision. They are organised in the provision of services from the proposal to conversations for alignment and execution. They have knowledge about the topic and bring important considerations to the discussions.’
‘They are proactive in solving problems and are always available when there are any doubts or questions.’
Principaux clients
Bauminas Participacoes
Rio Branco Alimentos
D3 Energias Renovaveis
Grupo EMIVE
Galaxy Resource
PST Empreendimentos e Participacoes
Banco Mercantil do Brasil
Afya Participações
Bulbe Energias Renováveis
Biomm
Cemig – Companhia Energética de Minas
Gerais
Maestro Locadora de Veiculos
Patrimar Engenharia
Direcional Engenharia
Log Commercial Properties e Participações
Banco Inter
Hospital Mater Dei
Aura Minerals
Senior Sistemas
VLI
Ferrovia Centro Atlântica
Angelalign Technolgy
Vetria Mineração (Grupo Vetorial)
AG7 Participações
SB Crédito Securitizadora
One Corporate Assessoria e Consultoria
Urca Comercializadora de Gás Natural
Vaccinar Industria e Comercio
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Localiza Group on several debt and securities issuances.
- Advised Aura Minerals on the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Big River Gold.
- Acted for Cemig Geração e Transmissão in its offer to purchase $500m of its outstanding 9.250% senior notes due in 2024.
Freitas Ferraz Advogados
The ‘highly qualified’ corporate team at Freitas Ferraz Advogados handles corporate and equity restructurings, M&A and commercial contractual work for domestic and international clients in the healthcare, fintech, real estate, mining and private security sectors. The practice is jointly led by Bernardo Freitas and Adriano Ferraz, both of whom have a wealth of experience in M&A, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures. Associate Juliana Marcincowski assists the partners across the board.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bernardo Freitas; Adriano Ferraz
Les références
‘A very skilled team, from the partners to the associates. Juliana Marcinkowski and Adriano Ferraz were very productive.’
‘The Freitas Ferraz team is multidisciplinary and able to deliver on complex projects. The lawyers are always available to assist, which sets them apart from other firms. In particular, I highlight their technical skill on M&A, corporate and tax projects.’
‘Bernardo Freitas demonstrated great skill combined with an attitude of extreme availability to assist the client.’
Principaux clients
Horizonte Minerals
Avenue Code Desenvolvimento e Comércio de Software
Afya Participações
ArcelorMittal Brasil
Noverde Tecnologia e Pagamentos
QDois Consultoria
Blue Participações
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Horizonte Minerals in the negotiation of amendments to the finance and security agreements concerning the project financing of the Araguaia project.
- Advised the shareholders of Avenue Code on the sale of shares to Compass.Uol.
- Advised Afya on the acquisition of Além da Medicina, Cardiopapers, and Glic.
Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados
Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados‘s ‘highly qualified’, ‘dedicated’ and ‘multidisciplinary’ team is known for its expertise in commercial contracts, M&A and privatisations. Collaborating closely with the firm’s energy, mining and tax departments, the group is regularly instructed by clients from the automotive, energy, mining, construction and agribusiness sectors. The group is led by the ‘experienced’ and ‘qualified’ Fabio Appendino, who specialises in corporate reorganisations and complex M&A transactions, and Luis Gustavo Miranda, who routinely handles compliance issues, infrastructure and real estate projects. Associate Alessandra Rezende Torres is skilled in M&A, reorganisations and corporate structures, while associate Paulo Teixeira Fernandes is often engaged in infrastructure, compliance and contractual work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fabio Appendino; Luis Gustavo Miranda
Les références
‘Dedicated team with great knowledge in M&A and privatisations.’
‘Team with solid knowledge, in particular Fabio Appendino.’
‘Multidisciplinary team, excellent technical quality, fair price, good work ethic.’
Principaux clients
Companhia Celg de Participações (CELGPAR)
Airbus
Samarco Mineração
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)
Aliança Energia
Gerdau
Mosaic Fertilizantes
BMG Group/Banco BMG
Frísia
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Eletrobras Participações (Eletropar)
AngloGold Ashanti
Kinross
EDP Energia
Lundin Mining
Brazilian Nickel
CEMIG
ArcelorMittal
Sumitomo
Zurich Seguros
WEG-Cestari
Nextron
Bordeaux Group (Fundo Bordeaux, Ligga Telecom, Horizons, Sercomtel, and Nova)
Grupo CSC
MIL Aviação (Inter, MRV, and Bamaq)
Stellantis
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted CelgPar in the sale of 100% of the shares of Celg Transmissão (Celg-T).
- Assisted NUCLEP and BNDES in NUCLEP’s privatisation.
- Provided corporate assistance to Vallourec do Brasil regarding the construction of the Vallourec Sumitomo steel complex in Jeceaba, Minas Gerais.
Coimbra & Chaves
The ‘excellent’ team at Coimbra & Chaves particularly excels in structured transactions and M&A involving companies in the healthcare sector. The group also attracts instructions from clients in the technology, mining, retail and construction segments, and is capable of handling deals of domestic and international relevance. M&A and venture capital specialist Paula Andrade Chaves heads up the department, where Francisco Camilo Gruppioni Côrtes Júnior is a name to note for M&A transactions. Senior associates Loni Mellilo Cardoso and Fernando Ferreira Baptista de Oliveira left the firm in September and December 2022, respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paula Andrade Ribeiro Chaves
Les références
‘Excellent firm. Very prepared and competent team which has advised us on several M&A transactions. Without a doubt the best M&A firm in Belo Horizonte.’
‘I recommend Paula Chaves, one of the best lawyers I’ve ever met. She has a lot of experience in M&A and corporate law and is always directly involved in matters.’
‘Excellent firm. High quality service. Extremely committed and ethical professionals.’
Principaux clients
Grupo Super Nosso
Neuman & Esser América do Sul
Takraf do Brasil Equipamentos de Mineração e Manuseio
Herculano Mineração
Starline Tecnologia
Engeform Engenharia
Gerencianet Pagamentos do Brasil
Clínicas Expressas do Brasil
CBPF – Companhia Brasileira de Planos Funerários (Grupo Zelo)
Fundep Participações
Resale Tecnologia e Serviços
Zona da Mata Mineração
Cita Participações Societárias (Grupo Cita)
Instituto Hermes Pardini
Peers Consulting & Technology
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Instituto Hermes Pardini in the acquisition of Anatomia Patológica Hugo Silviano Brandão, a medical laboratory based in Minas Gerais.
- Assisted Instituto Hermes Pardini in the acquisition of 99% of CSV – Central Sorológica de Vitória, a clinical analysis laboratory based in the state of Espírito Santo.
- Advised Cita Participações Societárias on the acquisition of Novaclin Terapia Avançada em Reumatologia, a medical clinic based in Bahia that specialized in rheumatology.
Gotlib Massara Rocha Advogados
The ‘highly skilled’ team at Gotlib Massara Rocha Advogados offers support in corporate, M&A and contractual matters to clients from a range of sectors, including energy, real estate, construction, healthcare and agribusiness. Additional specialisms include capital markets, venture capital, commercial and financial agreements, private equity, and succession planning work. The practice is led by M&A, corporate and capital markets specialist Renzo Gotlib and David Massara Joanes, who stands out for his experience in IT, digital services and software matters. Pedro Figueiredo Rocha is another name to note for transactional work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Renzo Brandão Gotlib; David Massara Joanes
Les références
‘The team is highly skilled and always available.’
‘Renzo Gotlib is a professional with vast knowledge in several areas of law, with emphasis on corporate, energy and mining matters. With a 360º vision of the client’s business, he is able to find the best strategies to achieve the desired objectives.’
‘A very personalised service and excellent technical quality. In addition, it is great value for money.’
Principaux clients
Grupo Salta Educação
Vision Engenharia
Construtora Aterpa
Grupo Multipar
BII Ventura Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário – FII
Grupo Saritur
Desinchá
SoftwareOne
CSS Construtora
Opus Construções Modulares
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Pedra Histórica Holding e Participações’s shareholders on the R$70m sale of its shares to CMX Realty III Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário.
- Advised Vision Engenharia e Consultoria on its first debentures issuance by public offering.
- Advised Operações Escolares on the acquisition of 49% of the shares issued by CEI – Centro de Educação Integrada, a school located in the city of Natal.
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
With a strong following of banks and companies from a range of sectors, including agribusiness and real estate, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados‘ Belo Horizonte-based team has notable strength in capital markets transactions. The ‘dedicated and committed’ group is also well versed in M&A transactions and provides regulatory and general corporate advice to public companies. Singled out for his ‘deep technical knowledge‘, co-head Gustavo Rugani specialises in capital markets and M&A transactions. Fellow co-leader Bruno Costa takes the lead on real estate-related matters. Capital markets deals and related compliance issues are key areas of activity for associate Wagner Duarte.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva; Bruno Costa
Les références
‘The firm has professionals who display deep knowledge in their areas of expertise and exceptional dedication.’
‘Gustavo Rugani has deep technical knowledge and always works very closely with the client.’
‘The team is made up of high-quality professionals who provide an excellent service. They are dedicated and committed, have expertise in critical matters such as mining and crisis management, and have diverse skills.’
Principaux clients
Tex Courier
Armac Locação, Logística e Serviços
Araújo Fontes Participações
Alpargatas
Companhia Brasileira de Serviços Funerários – Grupo Zelo
Iguasport (Decathlon)
GFP Global Forest Partners
Biotrop Participações
Sylvamo do Brasil
AMBAPAR – Amba Participações
Ômega Geração
Atlantic Forest
Curu
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Banco BTG Pactual
Banco Bradesco BBI
Banco Itaú BBA
Xp Investimentos CCTVM
Viação Águia Branca
Banco Votorantim
Banco J.P Morgan
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Anima Holding
Localiza
ArcelorMittal Brasil
Banco de Desenvolvimento de Minas Gerais – BDMG
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio – CBA
Vix Logística
Aço Verde do Brasil
Instituto Hermes Pardini
Hospital Mater Dei
Patrimar Engenharia
Rio Branco Alimentos
Starwood Capital Group
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (GPA)
BrMalls
Construtora Canopus
Ferroeste Industrial
EBES Sistema de Energia
Sequoia Fundos de Investimentos
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Itaú Unibanco Asset Management with structuring and publicly distributing some quotas of the first issuance of Itaú Asset Rural FIAGRO-Imobiliário (Fund).
- Advised a syndicate of banks on the 77th issuance of agribusiness receivables certificates (CRAs), in a single series, of VERT Companhia Securitizadora, backed by agribusiness credits owed by Klabin.
- Assisted a consortium of banks and financial institutions in the 98th issuance of agribusiness receivables certificates (CRAs) by Virgo Companhia de Securitização.
Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados
The expertise of the ‘technically qualified’ team at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados lies in M&A transactions, contractual matters, arbitration and corporate consulting. Practitioners are regularly retained by companies from the technology, real estate, energy, mining and telecoms sectors. The practice is jointly lead by three individuals: Christian Lopes, who brings together experience in corporate law, contracts and arbitration; Fernanda Galvão, who handles the negotiation of contracts and claims for domestic and international clients; and senior associate Pedro Ernesto Rocha, who is active in M&A transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christian Lopes; Fernanda Galvão; Pedro Ernesto Rocha
Les références
‘Technically qualified firm. They deal with matters with speed and excellence, in addition to politeness; they act ethically. Christian Lopes and Fernanda Galvão are recommended.’
‘It is a long-standing firm and provides us with a lot of support in commercial contracts and partnerships. It has a team of lawyers with excellent technical knowledge who are distinguished by their business understanding and offer of robust technical solutions.’
Principaux clients
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automóveis Brasil
USIMINAS – Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais
Arcelormittal Brasil
Samarco Mineração
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Localiza
Grupo Solatio
Grupo Cedro
Algar Telecom
Aperam Inox América do Sul
CMU Energia
Gerdau
Candiotto Valle Advogados
With extensive experience in M&A, corporate restructurings and corporate governance, Candiotto Valle Advogados is routinely instructed by real estate, energy, banking, manufacturing, agribusiness and logistics companies. Private equity deals and capital markets are other areas of activity for the firm, which is adept at advising foreign clients on their entrance into the Brazilian market. Marcelo Candiotto maintains a broad practice, but is particularly active in M&A and investments. Corporate law specialist Rodrigo Valle is proficient in M&A, corporate restructurings, and succession planning. Associate Maria Luísa Estanislau Reis stands out for her experience in business combinations, corporate reorganisations and strategic partnerships.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Candiotto; Maria Luísa Estanislau Reis; Rodrigo Valle
Les références
‘Marcelo Candiotto and Rodrigo Valle are the people we have dealt with most frequently, and they do impeccable work. The other lawyers are capable and attentive.’
‘Marcelo Candiotto is extremely nice and polite. He has holistic views that combine litigious with alternative approaches.’
‘Rodrigo Valle has in-depth knowledge of the legislation, and good ideas in conducting alternatives to reach the result.’
Principaux clients
Unidas
Grupo Voll
Movida
Bruck Importação Exportação e Comércio
Bacco’s Comercial Importadora Escócia
Rede Flex
Voltália
Grupo Movyx
Destrava Aí
Datec Engenharia
Cyrela
Direcional
Grupo Level
Grupo SADA
Grupo Super Nosso
Banco Itaú
Fundo Kinea
Localiza
MRV
China in Box
4º Tabelionato de Protestos
Webimob
Santo André Boulevard Jardim EMpreendimento Imobiliário
Instituto de Formação de Líderes
Bom Despacho Empreendimentos
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Recuperação Serviços Especiais de Engenharia in the drafting of a shareholders’ agreement in order to regulate relations between the partners within the company.
- Advised Seletto Locação e Administração de Imóveis, Tempore Empreendimentos Imobiliários, GE Energia Renovável on a corporate restructuring involving Seletto Locação e Administração de Imóveis.
- Advised Voltália Energia on the implementation of a small hydroelectric power plant, called PCH Cabuí.
Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados
Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados is best known for its experience in transactional matters involving real estate assets, most notably shopping centres. The group showcases additional strengths in acting for venture capital and investment funds, shareholders and founders in the purchase and sale of equity stakes in technology companies. The practice is led by tax and real estate specialist Cristiano Silva Colepicolo, João Gilberto Freire Goulart, who handles M&A, investment funds and litigation mandates, and Pedro Paulo Moreira Rodrigues, a key contact for venture capital and capital markets deals.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cristiano Silva Colepicolo; João Gilberto Freire Goulart; Pedro Paulo Moreira Rodrigues
Guimarães & Vieira De Mello Advogados
Guimarães & Vieira De Mello Advogados is skilled at advising company directors on corporate governance matters, investment agreements, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. Clients work primarily in the mining, gambling, technology and financial sectors. Founding partner Leonardo Guimarães leads the corporate and M&A team alongside partner Helder Fonseca, who is based in São Paulo.
Responsables de la pratique:
Leonardo Guimarães; Helder Fonseca
Principaux clients
Intralot Group
ASM Participações Societárias
GSM Mineração
AGFA Fundo de Investimentos em Participações Multiestratégia
Grupo Canopus
Codeme Engenharia
EMCASH Serviços Financeiros Sociedade de Empréstimos Entre Partes
Estuda.com Tecnologias Educacionais
Belvedere Investimentos
SAGA Consultoria Empresarial
Colégio Santa Maria
Cemig Soluções Inteligentes em Energia – CEMIG SIM
Oktopay
Okto Pagamentos
Kaizen Gaming International Limited
Captamed Cuidados Continuados
Banco Máster
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Intralot do Brasil on the joint venture with Neogames.
- Advised SAGA Consultoria on a joint venture with IGT Global Solutions Corporation and Scientific Games.
- Assisted EMCASH Serviços Financeiros Sociedade de Empréstimos Entre Pessoas in the sale of 10% shares to investors.
Lacerda Diniz Sena
The ‘organised and multidisciplinary’ group at Lacerda Diniz Sena is routinely instructed by clients in the agribusiness, technology, food and beverage, healthcare and real estate sectors seeking support in corporate reorganisations, corporate governance and due diligence matters. In addition, the team also advises on M&A and shareholder agreements. Practice head Rafael De Lacerda Campos, highlighted for his ‘strong knowledge and negotiation skills’, is well versed in M&A, tax, succession and estate planning.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael de Lacerda Campos
Les références
‘Organised, up-to-date, multidisciplinary team; the partners are highly involved.’
‘Rafael Lacerda – strong knowledge and negotiation skills.’
Principaux clients
Laticínios Porto Alegre Indústria E Comércio
Loja Eletrica
Rede Dom Pedro De Postos
Unimed Vale Do Aço
Nova Minas Transportes E Locações
Falconi Capital
CEMIG
K-Happy
Minas Mineração
Friopeças
Vilma Alimentos
Jeito Caseiro
Instituto De Olhos De Belo Horizonte
Hermes Pardini
Grupo Zelo
Expresso Nepomuceno
DL Comércio E Indústria De Produtos Eletrônicos
Rúmina Tecnologias Para Pecuária
Cetus Oncologia
Tractor Parts
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lenarge Transportes e Serviços on its joint venture with Sotran.
- Advised Loja Elétrica on the restructuring of its real estate assets.
Maneira Advogados
With expertise in the real estate, pharmaceutical, mining and financial services sectors, Maneira Advogados is well positioned to advise on corporate restructurings, M&A, succession planning and IP matters. Department head Pedro Brito, who is widely recommended by clients, is often engaged in corporate and real estate-related deals. Key support is offered by José Elias de Pádua, who has a wealth of experience in domestic and cross-border transactions, and is proficient in corporate governance issues, and Eduardo Caixeta, whose areas of expertise cover M&A, estate planning, private equity, banking and finance contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Brito
Les références
‘Ample capacity to legally, technically and commercially discuss clauses and contents that facilitate the execution of business opportunities.’
‘They have deep knowledge of corporate law matters and all stages of M&A processes. They are creative, punctual, competent and very professional.’
‘Undoubtedly, what makes service provision unique is the strategic thinking and incessant care for the client.’
Principaux clients
LGA Mineração e Siderurgia
Descompplica Intermediação Corretagem de Seguros
Cabo Verde Mineração
Jingjin do Brasil Representações Comerciais
2A Investimentos
KST Incorporações e Participações
Delux Participações e Empreendimentos
Pimenta de Ávila Consultoria
Sebrem – Soluções Ecológicas para Beneficiamento de Resíduos Minerarários
Lucro Participações
Banco Inter
Kinross Brasil Mineração
Cemig Distribuição
Mineração Maracá Indústria e Comércio
Solubio Tecnologias Agrícolas
JCA Holding Transportes, Logística e Mobilidade
CSN Mineração
Eletron
Oi
Shell Brasil Petróleo
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
Tim
Oi Móvel
MSchiavo Participações
Lafargeholcim (Brasil)
Agropecuária Filé do Papa
Vibra Energia
Lactalis do Brasil – Comércio, Importação e Exportação de Laticínios
Tangará Importadora e Exportadora
Itaú Unibanco
Telefônica Brasil
Acrisure Brasil Participações
Claro NXT Telecomunicações
Farmarim Indústria e Comércio
Bambuí Bioenergia
Companhia AIX de Participações
Sistenco – Sistemas e Construções
SFBTS Empreendimentos Imobiliários Spe
SPL Engenharia
B&B Administração de Bens Próprios
Manucci Advogados
Manucci Advogados is skilled at handling domestic and cross-border corporate matters, commercial agreements and M&A transactions. The firm is especially sought out by clients from the technology, healthcare, agribusiness, telecoms and mining sectors who wish to invest in Brazil. A group of four partners leads the department: managing partner Daniel Manucci, who is of key importance on matters involving foreign investment in Brazil, joint ventures and M&A transactions; Edson Martins; Guilherme Poggiali and Délber Andrade Gribel Lage.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Manucci; Edson Martins; Guilherme Poggiali; Délber Lage
Les références
‘The team stands out for its international capabilities, the practical experience of thee partners, their focus on solution, market knowledge and business vision.’
‘The technical knowledge and application of this knowledge to client problems is excellent. The firm stood out for the involvement of partners and senior associates, agility in service, and real ability to advise on international transactions.’
Principaux clients
Boart Longyear
Tenda Construtora
Xmobots Aeroespacial
BrMalls
Oncoclínicas
Aliança Energia
Balt International
Aperam Inox América do Sul
Take Blip
Transcontinental Group Australia
Rádio Itatiaia
Valourec
Gerdau
Cenibra
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted drone manufacturer Xmobots Aeroespacial in the negotiation of its second round of investments from Brazilian investment fund FZFM.
- Assisted Oculare Medicina Especializada in the negotiation and structuring of the sale of the company’s capital stock to Holding Brasil Olhos Participações.
- Advised Sulfur Mills on the acquisition of a Brazilian agricultural products company.
Tavernard Advogados
The ‘highly qualified and experienced’ group at Tavernard Advogados excels in M&A, complex contract negotiations, corporate restructuring, data protection and capital markets work, including the structuring of REITs. The team is regularly sought out by clients from the energy, construction, food, healthcare and real estate sectors. At the helm of the practice, the ‘brilliant’ Mário Tavernard demonstrates ‘extremely high quality leadership’ and brings together expertise in private equity, venture capital, succession planning and capital markets. Other key contacts include dispute resolution practice head Guilherme Martins and public law specialist Murilo Melo Vale.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mário Tavernard Martins de Carvalho
Les références
‘Mário Tavernard is an excellent lawyer. In addition to his excellent technical skill, he is business-focused and has great experience in academia.’
‘The firm has a highly qualified and experienced team – Mário Tavernard is a notable example. With regard to their commercial, corporate and M&A activities, the professionals mentioned respond quickly and offer innovative and effective legal solutions.’
‘Mário Tavernard has great technical capacity and aligns his work in law very well with academic knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Hermes Pardini Controlling Shareholders – Victor Pardini and Regina Pardini
Ministério da Economia (União) and UNDP (United Nations – UN)
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES)
Buyco Tecnologia em Negócios
Verde Urbanismo Participações
Fernandes Administradora de Bens e Negócios
Hermes Pardini Shareholders – Victor Pardini and Regina Pardini
WayCarbon Soluções Ambientais e Projetos de Carbono
Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Minas Gerais (CODEMGE)
Fernandes Administradora de Bens e Negócios
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hermes Pardini’s controlling shareholders Victor Pardini and Regina Pardini on the merger of shares with Fleury Laboratory.
- Assisted Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Minas Gerais with legal studies to access the viability of divesting in three projects.
- Assisted WayCarbon Soluções Ambientais e Projetos de Carbon in the structuring of a technical collaboration term involving the UK Government.