TozziniFreire achieved significant results in the first half of 2026, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the Brazilian transactional market. According to TTR Data, the firm ranks among the top 10 legal advisors in the country by financial value of buy-side M&A transactions, with deals totaling more than BRL 6.1 billion.
In addition to its strong performance in Mergers and Acquisitions, the firm's most notable achievement during the period was in Equity Capital Markets (ECM). According to the platform, TozziniFreire ranked first among ECM legal advisors in Brazil by transaction value, advising on deals totaling more than BRL 12.3 billion year-to-date.
This recognition also extended to the team's individual performance. Partners Daniel Laudisio and Gustavo Rugani, together with counsel Paulo Estevão Miranda, ranked first in the Equity Capital Markets dealmakers ranking, highlighting the team's technical excellence and execution capabilities in highly complex transactions.
According to Carlos Barbosa Mello, head of TozziniFreire's Transactional Practice Group: "These results reflect the consistency of our work in a market that still requires a high degree of selectivity. We have been involved in significant transactions across different sectors of the economy and continue to invest in our structure to support both current and future clients in strategic opportunities throughout the second half of the year."
Among the noteworthy transactions advised by TozziniFreire are major deals in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including Energisa's agreement to sell 100% of its power transmission assets for BRL 1.5 billion, and the acquisition of EDP Renováveis Brasil by EDP Brasil, valued at BRL 4.1 billion. In the aviation sector, Azul also drew significant market attention with a BRL 7.3 billion capital increase, followed by an additional transaction totaling BRL 4.9 billion.
About TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Campinas), including in New York, TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country's economy in recent decades. The relevance of our work has been recognized by specialized national and international publications, considering independent research interviews with professionals from the largest companies in the world. TozziniFreire and its partners are constantly referred to as leaders handling notable matters in the most varied business law practices. For further information, follow us on our social media channels and check out our website at www.tozzinifreire.com.br.