Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
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English magic circle firm Clifford Chance maintains a respected presence in Brazil. Its team covers the full spectrum of capital markets mandates and is particularly sought out by banks and financial institutions tapping the international market or working as underwriters in prominent cross-border offerings. It is also noted for handling innovative matters, including SPACs and sustainability-linked bonds.
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Clifford Chance advised Sabesp on the second offering of common shares worth USD2.7 billion.
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Clifford Chance's lawyers showed deep expertise and agility, delivering consistent, business-oriented advice that effectively addressed our needs.
Clifford Chance's skilled, committed team – based in Brazil and abroad – offers creative, timely solutions across diverse topics, ensuring quality and results through strong coordination.
Clifford Chance is a strategic partner with global expertise and multi-jurisdictional reach, enabling detailed analysis of international debt and capital markets transactions.
Clifford Chance's team resolved every issue, involving specialists for complex matters, and ensured security for the company and its shareholders during the transaction.
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As co-head of the Latin America practice at Clifford Chance, Jonathan Zonis is frequently sought out to represent issuers and underwriters in cross-border debt and equity offerings into the US, including high-yield debt, IPOs, and SEC-registered transactions.
Partner Patrick Jackson receives strong market recognition for leading capital markets mandates from the firm's São Paulo office, especially in regulatory matters and share issuances.
Patrick Jackson is a bright lawyer.
On topics like eco-investments and infrastructure bonds, Patrick anticipates issues, understands Brazilian legislation and contributes significantly to developing the local market.
Patrick Jackson stands out. He’s the one I speak with most. He has a strong ability to understand the other side in a negotiation and navigate differences to achieve a successful transaction.
Anja Pfleger Andrade specialises in advising both underwriters and issuers on international capital markets transactions, including debt and equity issuances and regulatory capital structures in Latin America, particularly Brazil.
We really like Anja Pfleger Andrade. To us, she’s the most knowledgeable about the market. We worked together on an issuance and I loved her work – she knows everything about banking.
Anja has excellent market knowledge, multidisciplinary vision and strong coordination skills. She effectively reconciles interests and drives results through stakeholder engagement.
Anja Pfleger is highly experienced and a point of reference in capital markets.
Capital Markets (International Firms)
Capital Markets (International Firms)
Capital Markets (International Firms)
Brazil 2025
Practice area: Capital Markets (International Firms)
Location: Brazil
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