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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a solid international law firm assisting domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A deals. It is also able to advise on joint ventures, corporate governance and investment, and antitrust matters. It is often instructed by clients from the energy, banking, finance and pharma sectors. The lawyers of the team are based in New York and São Paulo.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised ADNOC on submitting a non-binding offer to acquire Novonor's stake in Braskem worth BRL10.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's teams are always very well sized. The partners leading the transactions remain fully involved in the development of the work, offering objective and knowledgeable legal advice.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • I would rate Clifford Chance’s client service as 11 out of 10. They are outstanding, with excellent commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Clifford Chance has a broad transactional practice in multiple areas and in-depth knowledge of the Brazilian market. The firm is very strong in Latin America.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Anthony Oldfield
    Band 2Anthony Oldfield

    Anthony Oldfield

    Anthony Oldfield is a highly experienced practitioner with long-standing dedication to the Brazilian market. He is the managing partner of Clifford Chance's São Paulo office and is commended for his skills in handling complex M&A transactions.

    • Anthony Oldfield has a track record in Brazil.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Anthony is very assertive and a great M&A lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Anthony is a senior partner based in São Paulo.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

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