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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão maintains a top-of-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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paulo Cezar Aragão
Paulo Cezar Aragão
Star Individuals

Paulo Cezar Aragão is considered to be one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of corporate law and M&A. He holds 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 an excellent professional with high technical knowledge.

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

Paulo is a highly respected lawyer in Brazil.

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

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

Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
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Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
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Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos draws on his longstanding 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.

Monique Mavignier
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Monique Mavignier
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Band 2

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

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

Monique Mavignier is a professional who has high technical knowledge and who is always available to provide assistance.

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

Amir Bocayuva Cunha
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Amir Bocayuva Cunha
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Band 3

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

Ana Paula Reis
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Ana Paula Reis
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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.

Ana Paula Reis is extremely available, dedicated and provides the quality of work we expected.

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Corporate/M&A

Paulo Cezar Aragão
Paulo Cezar Aragão
Star Individuals
Francisco Müssnich
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Francisco Müssnich
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Band 1
Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
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Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
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Band 1
Monique Mavignier
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Monique Mavignier
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Band 2
Amir Bocayuva Cunha
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Amir Bocayuva Cunha
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Band 3
Ana Paula Reis
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Ana Paula Reis
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Band 6