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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
CGM Advogados is a skilled firm that often handles corporate restructuring and investments, and conducts sophisticated due diligence. It is sought out by an array of companies, including domestic and foreign players from the automotive, entertainment and food sectors. The team is well equipped to assist with corporate governance, shareholder and partnership agreements. Clients also benefit from the firm's experience acting on joint ventures.
Strengths
CGM always has the ability to provide immediate advice, with teams specialised in various areas, making them a one-stop shop.
I can highlight CGM's attention to the client's needs, purposeful posture, good dialogue with counterparts and multidisciplinary approach. The team are always available and offer excellent advice.
Work Highlights
CGM advised Richemont Group in the merger of Richemont do Brasil
Distribuição into RLG do Brasil Varejo.
Notable practitioners
Adriano Chaves is regularly called upon by clients to assist with sophisticated mandates involving M&A transactions, corporate restructuring deals and shareholder agreements.
Adriano Chaves has deep knowledge of our activities and always presents a global and strategic vision to define the steps we have to follow.
Adriano Chaves is a lawyer who combines technical skills with leadership.
Up-and-coming partner Marcia Issler Mandelbaum is a practitioner who is well equipped to assist clients with M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.
Marcia Issler Mandelbaum has a broad command of M&A matters and demonstrates special care in dealing with people, which is appreciated by clients.
I have a positive impression of Marcia Mandelbaum. She is a great professional because she manages to inspire trust and security in her deliveries and recommendations.




