Chambers Review
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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
A large firm capable to handle large transactions and interact with major players.
Great response time, super available. We completely trust them, they are the best.
Work Highlights
Cleary Gottlieb represented Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) and the State of Paraná in the privatization of COPEL, involving a BRL 5.2 billion global offering of common shares, including public offering in Brazil and a SEC-registered offering in the US.
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 often assists us with complex matters with excellence.
Francesca Odell is a fantastic lawyer.
Francesca is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. She is very convincing and trustworthy in her approach.
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 very available and always comes up with good solutions for us.
Juan is an excellent professional, all-rounded, technical and great in advice. He speaks Portuguese fluently. It's great to work with him, I respect him a lot.
He has an analytical, down-to-earth approach to issues. He's an able negotiator, and a versatile professional, excelling in ECM, DCM and representation of listed issuers in deals and advisory matters.
Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira joins the numbered bands this year after being praised by clients and peers, due to his work in the Brazilian capital markets arena. His practice includes work for large companies in the natural resources sector. Jonathan is sought out to represent clients in both equity and debt matters.
Jonathan is a great lawyer who understands the clients' needs.
Jonathan is very experienced. He knows exactly what we need, and is always available for every question that we have.
He stands out for his level of knowledge, commitment and tranquility in dealing with all situations, no matter how complex.