Corporate/Commercial: North East
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Much-respected Recife-based firm 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 firm is particularly noted for its due diligence practice. Its expertise also includes corporate restructuring, governance and commercial contracts. Da Fonte also benefits from an additional regional office in Salvador.
Work Highlights
- Da Fonte represented Avantia Tecnologia e Engenhariain an agreement with Crescera Capital to receive an investment with a matter value of BRL70 million that is under evaluation by CADE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They demonstrated professionalism and sagacity in dealing with a complex issue bringing solutions and presenting more than satisfactory results for the project."
"They are precise in their analysis. Da Fonte has a thorough knowledge of the subject. They are always available and very helpful."
"Their knowledge in corporate law matters is outstanding in the North East of Brazil."
"They demonstrated professionalism and sagacity in dealing with a complex issue bringing solutions and presenting more than satisfactory results for the project."
"They are precise in their analysis. Da Fonte has a thorough knowledge of the subject. They are always available and very helpful."
"Their knowledge in corporate law matters is outstanding in the North East of Brazil."
Notable Practitioners
Rogério Da Fonte is a reference point, particularly for negotiating with foreign providers in the field of corporate and commercial matters in Recife.
"Rogério is an all-rounded lawyer and founder of the firm. He navigates well through all areas and knows how to delegate the cases across his team."
"He is accessible, very good at mediation and has a broad and thorough view of the cases. Rogério brings considerations to the table that are important for our company."
"Rogério is a competent and conciliatory lawyer."
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 serves us in a very positive and helpful way."
"He has high analytical and technical ability. Alexandre is a strategic partner."
"Alexandre is an exemplary lawyer and out-of-the-box thinker."
Up-and-Coming partner Guilherme Vasconcelos de Sá Cavalcanti is frequently sought out to assist clients with corporate transactions, projects and restructurings in the energy field and M&A.
"Guilherme developed the work with mastery and professionalism, researching and pointing out innovative and audacious solutions for the project."
"He is an excellent professional who is polite, ethical and precise in the negotiations we had."
"Guilherme is an excellent lawyer in the business and regulation of energy. He is studious, careful and judicious with legal demands, seeking to build a strong and lasting relationship with the client."