Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
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A&O Shearman benefits from its long-term dedication to Brazil. It maintains a strong office in São Paulo handling capital markets mandates for blue-chip companies. The team handles a wide range of debt and equity mandates, including IPOs and bond and tender offerings. It is particularly noted for its longstanding relationship with key clients in the market.
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A&O Shearman advised Bofa Securities and other banks on an SEC-registered offering of USD1 billion global notes.
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A&O's branch in São Paulo has an excellent and responsive team that is able to meet deadlines. The firm is a point of reference in capital markets, where it also cooperates with other law firms.
A&O's partners are always active, engaged and extremely responsive. The work is delivered within a short timeframe and with a high level of expertise.
A&O delivered really good and meticulous work for us in a complex cross-border transaction. The team is excellent, without a doubt.
Having A&O as our Brazilian partner with in-depth knowledge of the local market mediating demands on foreign legislation makes the result more efficient compared to other options in the market.
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Brazilian partner Roberta Cherman leads the firm's São Paulo office and has a dedicated capital markets practice. She is noted for advising important clients and has experience in high-value transactions in the equity and debt arenas. Sources note her knowledge of SEC regulations.
Roberta Cherman is highly engaged and well informed about the business. She brought both strategy and solutions to our case.
Roberta Cherman has extensive experience and is well versed in stakeholder engagement. She prepares thoroughly for discussions and is highly detail-oriented. No topic ever slips past her.
Roberta is a key player in Brazil, with significant influence in the region. She is recognised as a point of reference in the market. She also has strong experience in the banking sector.
Roberta Cherman has strong expertise in corporate and capital markets. Her financial insights are highly sophisticated and she is deeply engaged. She's a pleasure to work with.
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