Apex Partners, an investment and financial services platform, is expanding its footprint in Southern Brazil through the acquisition of Stark Investment Banking. With this transaction, Apex takes a significant step toward its goal of becoming Brazil’s leading regional investment bank, adding a highly specialised firm to its portfolio and strengthening its presence in the Santa Catarina market.
The transaction, legally advised by BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados, is a significant milestone for the sector, as it represents a regional consolidation move within the financial advisory market. Focused on providing specialised investment banking services, Stark brings valuable assets to Apex, including a proprietary technology platform, a portfolio of mandates, and a network of regional partner offices.
“Our role was to support Apex’s expansion into a strategically important market. We developed a comprehensive timeline to facilitate a mutually beneficial negotiation. Through meticulous due diligence, we mitigated the risks of the transaction risks and safeguarded the assets acquired. The result was a successful deal with a direct impact on Apex’s consolidation as one of the country’s leading financial groups,” said Rafael Teixeira, M&A partner at BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados.
The BVA team included partners Felipe Barreto Veiga, Rafael Teixeira, and Gabriel Abdalla, along with solicitors Henrique Mareze, Carlos Matos, Renata Anspach, and Enzo Gebrin.