Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil
What the team is known for
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a top-class New York firm with a consolidated presence in the Brazilian market. It is frequently seen acting for top Brazilian companies in international capital markets offerings. The team is frequently sought after to handle American depositary receipts mandates. It also has an active practice in the equity space, handling IPOs of Brazilian companies on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. In addition, the team has experience with the issuance of government bonds in the international market.
Strengths
"Their partners are always available and very responsive. The service received is outstanding."
"Cleary is our first choice of international counsel for anything complicated in capital markets."
"They are a point of reference when it comes to both American and Brazilian capital markets knowledge."
"Cleary Gottlieb has a wonderful reputation."
Notable practitioners
Highly experienced lawyer Francesca Odell is widely admired by market sources in Brazil. She handles top deals in the capital markets sphere from New York and is constantly sought after by top Brazilian clients to handle their most valuable security offerings. "Francesca is incredibly efficient and committed." "She is very energetic and pragmatic, has a good way to solve problems and deals very well with difficult situations." "It is an absolute pleasure to work with Francesca. She is an experienced, commercial and outstanding legal partner."
Juan Giráldez is based in São Paulo and frequently leads the team in international issuances in both the debt and equity capital markets. He is admired by clients and peers alike. "Juan is a senior partner who is very good technically, has a problem solver mindset and always helps us with interesting insights." "He is our main point of reference and is always involved. Juan is very responsive and has a strong advocacy attitude to defend his clients." "Juan is a great speaker, and has good negotiation skills and firm advocacy."
Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira joins the rankings after being praised by clients and peers due to his work in the Brazilian capital markets including work for some large companies in the natural resources sector. He is sought for both equity and debt matters. "He is an excellent lawyer who I highly recommended." "Jonathan is present on several capital market deals."
