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Da Fonte, Advogados

Corporate/Commercial: North East

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Da Fonte, Advogados

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Atuamos na assessoria jurídica de clientes de diversos setores e portes, desde fundos de investimento e multinacionais até startups e family offices, com expertise nos segmentos de saúde, TIC, IoT, saneamento, infraestrutura, venture capital e private equity, educação, varejo, franquias, bens de consumo, indústria e empresas familiares.

Assessoramos operações multidisciplinares e complexas de aquisições, vendas de empresas, reestruturações e investimentos, atuando em todas as etapas desses processos. Possuímos ampla experiência em operações de M&A e na condução de due diligence nas áreas societária, empresarial, tributária, trabalhista, imobiliária, regulatória, ambiental, proteção de dados, propriedade intelectual, contencioso, ESG, governança corporativa e contratos.

• Assessoria em operações societárias, incluindo compra e venda de participações, investimentos, desinvestimentos, incorporações, cisões e joint ventures nacionais e cross-border;

• Due diligence jurídica;

• Estruturação de modelos de negócios e investimentos;

• Consultoria em Direito Empresarial;

• Elaboração, negociação e gestão de contratos empresariais;

• Elaboração de atos societários;

• Constituição e registro de empresas;

• Reorganizações societárias e patrimoniais;

• Diagnóstico e implementação de práticas de governança corporativa;

• Assessoria regulatória em operações e investimentos estrangeiros perante o Banco Central do Brasil.

Industries (7)

  • Shopping Centers
  • Indústria
  • Entretenimento
  • Construção Civil
  • Sociedades Empresariais
  • Holdings
  • Comércio

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: North East - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Da Fonte stands out for its dominant activity in the corporate and commercial field. High-profile companies, including those from the infrastructure, energy and telecommunications sectors, frequently rely on the team for advice on mergers and acquisitions and for joint venture formations. The law firm is particularly noted for its due diligence practice. Its expertise also includes corporate restructuring, governance and commercial contracts. Based in Recife, Da Fonte also benefits from an additional regional office in Fortaleza.

Work Highlights

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  • Da Fonte Advogados assisted Avantia Tecnologia e Engenharia S.A. with negotiations and the execution of an investment agreement subject to review by the Brazilian competition authority.

Strengths

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  • Da Fonte Advogados adopts a pragmatic approach, going beyond traditional legal analysis with a clear focus on enabling strategic decision-making, mitigating risk and ensuring legal certainty without disrupting operations.

    Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
  • One of Da Fonte Advogados’ key differentiators is the professional maturity and specialised experience of its team, combined with a multidisciplinary approach that enables a comprehensive understanding not only of the legal aspects, but also of the strategic and operational context of the matters it handles.

    Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
  • The team at Da Fonte strikes a strong balance between seniority and technical expertise, consistently delivering high-quality work.

    Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rogério da Fonte
    Band 1Rogério da Fonte

    Rogério da Fonte

    Rogério da Fonte is a reference point, particularly for negotiating with foreign providers in the field of corporate and commercial matters in Recife.

    • Rogério da Fonte is a highly qualified professional with strong technical expertise in litigation and in the strategic management of complex cases. He stands out for his analytical skills, confidence in handling proceedings, pragmatic approach and excellent risk assessment.

      Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
    • Rogério da Fonte is skilful, insightful and pragmatic.

      Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Alexandre da Fonte
    Band 3Alexandre da Fonte

    Alexandre da Fonte

    Alexandre Andrade Lima da Fonte Filho is a seasoned practitioner who deals with a wide range of corporate matters, including corporate restructuring, negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, and M&A transactions.

    • Alexandre is intelligent and well prepared.

      Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
    • Alexandre handles corporate matters very well and has solid tax knowledge.

      Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil
    • He is impeccable in his work. Alexandre da Fonte Filho has my utmost admiration and stands out as one of the most well-rounded professionals I know.

      Corporate/Commercial: North East respondentBrazil

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