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BMA Advogados

Corporate/M&A

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BMA Advogados

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A reference in Corporate Law and M&A since the firm was founded in 1995, we have played a role in the most significant mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings in Brazil, designing structures and establishing precedents that help shape the Brazilian market. Our multidisciplinary practice within the Corporate and M&A area allows us to offer more intelligent, integrated support to companies and investors, both national and international, in all phases of the business, from structuring projects to going public.

Our work with investors and companies of all types and sizes, both public and private, many operating in regulated sectors, has provided us with a well-tuned understanding of the multifaceted Brazilian market, and enables us to combine specialist expertise with a broader view of corporate issues, from routine to the most complex. Our specialized team includes attorneys who have worked in regulatory agencies, investment banks, and foreign law firms, acting in matters ranging from M&A, reorganizations, corporate disputes, commercial contracts, governance and securities regulations.

Our consolidated experience and excellence in the services we provide go hand-in-hand with our ability to innovate and our attention to business dynamics and transformations. Because our focus is always on our clients, we look for personalized, intelligent, and above all efficient solutions, adding value to our clients’ businesses that goes beyond the traditional legal practice. 

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What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão maintains a top-of-the-market M&A practice. Its experienced bench frequently assists domestic and international companies operating in a range of sectors, including energy, technology and education, with acquisitions of majority and minority stakes, mergers and divestments. The team also handles sensitive corporate governance issues arising from company reorganisations, with notable expertise in representing publicly listed companies. Its corporate offering is enhanced by the firm's strong merger control practice.

Work Highlights

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  • BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão advised Ontex on the Brazilian law aspects of a transaction involving the sale of its Brazilian commercial activities to Softys, part of the CMPC group.

Strengths

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  • BMA has highly trained and experienced professionals, who know the topics in depth, and who know their clients and the environment in which they operate.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The firm's professionals are accustomed to dealing with very complex and sophisticated demands and have a repertoire of other cases and operations. They think outside the box.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes BMA is its strong alignment between strategic vision and day-to-day execution. The firm provides a clear sense of direction.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsPaulo Cezar Aragão
    Star IndividualsPaulo Cezar Aragão

    Paulo Cezar Aragão

    Paulo Cezar Aragão is considered to be one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of corporate law and M&A. He has 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.

    • Paulo Cezar Aragão is a professional with high technical knowledge and market experience, always available to provide assistance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Paulo Cezar Aragão is an excellent professional with high technical knowlege.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Paulo is a highly respected lawyer in Brazil.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Francisco Müssnich
    Band 1Francisco Müssnich

    Francisco Müssnich

    Francisco Müssnich assists clients with strategic corporate negotiations and conflicts. He is respected by clients and peers within the market for his long-standing track record of landmark M&A transactions.

    • Francisco Müssnich provided excellent legal advice and his work was well executed. He really delved deep in his analysis.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
    Band 1Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos

    Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos

    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.
    • Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos is a point of reference in his area of expertise, both from a technical point of view and from a commercial perspective.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Monique Mavignier
    Band 2Monique Mavignier

    Monique Mavignier

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

    • Monique is an excellent lawyer, I really enjoy working with her.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Monique Mavignier is excellent. She has in-depth knowledge of the corporate/M&A field of practice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Monique Mavignier is a professional who has high technical knowledge and who is always available to provide assistance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Amir Bocayuva Cunha
    Band 3Amir Bocayuva Cunha

    Amir Bocayuva Cunha

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

  • Band 6Ana Paula Reis
    Band 6Ana Paula Reis

    Ana Paula Reis

    Ana Paula Reis is a practitioner with experience in corporate reorganisation and regulatory mandates.

    • Ana Paula Reis is knowledgeable and has enormous capacity to deal with complex and strategic matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Ana Paula Reis is extremely available, dedicated and provides the quality of work we expect.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for FranceDominique Walter
    Foreign expert for FranceDominique Walter

    Dominique Walter

    Dominique Walter previously worked as a partner at Alain Forge in Paris and is a board member of the French-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. She is qualified to practise in Brazil and France. She speaks French.

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