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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell is frequently involved in top deals connected to the Brazilian market. The firm maintains an active and well-equipped office in São Paulo and also advises clients from its New York headquarters. It has an enviable portfolio of cases, having provided assistance to major players from the paper, oil and gas, power, banking and telecoms industries, among others. Deals include mergers with a global impact on particular industries, complex joint venture agreements and market-changing privatisation deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Global Eggs on their USD1.1 billion all-cash acquisition of Hillandale Farms in the United States.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk handles many M&A deals in Brazil.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Davis Polk demonstrates top-notch commercial awareness in the corporate and M&A field. Their team is up to date, responsive and pragmatic, and has experience working for numerous market players.

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  • Davis Polk's team is client-oriented, accessible and understands the pace and urgency of getting back to you with complete answers. They are a point of reference to our company.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Manuel Garciadiaz
    Manuel Garciadiaz

    Manuel Garciadiaz

    Manuel Garciadiaz is much admired by the legal business community in Brazil for his role in top deals. He is a prominent partner who is active in capital markets and M&A transactions and shares his time between New York and São Paulo.

    • Manuel is a very objective lawyer and helps us greatly.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Manuel Garciadiaz is a partner who knows how to mediate conflicts. He truly knows our business and is involved in our company's operations.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Manuel Garciadiaz handles corporate finance matters and is a highly senior professional, well known in the Brazilian market.

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