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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton is active on transactions involving Brazilian assets. Noted for handling high-profile matters from its New York headquarters, the team is frequently sought out by Brazilian companies and investors to guide them through the cross-border aspects of deals. The firm maintains a solid client roster, especially in the insurance industry, and is seen by commentators as a strong participant in the market.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise advised BTG Pactual on its minority investment in Pershing Square in a transaction valued at USD1.05 billion.

Strengths

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  • 10 out of 10 for commercial awareness - they’re extremely up to date. We use them exclusively for M&A. They’re our go-to among international firms. Their team has a well-balanced level of seniority.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The Debevoise team is highly capable on all fronts, with extraordinary knowledge of the insurance market. In addition to the US market, they are very familiar with the Brazilian market.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Their team displays high technical quality and a record of relevant transactions, adding experience and legal technical quality to the transaction. Debevoise has a body of extremely skilled lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Maurizio Levi-Minzi
    Maurizio Levi-Minzi

    Maurizio Levi-Minzi

    Maurizio Levi-Minzi handles a variety of complex transactions, including high-end M&A deals, joint ventures and investments.

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  • Sergio Torres
    Sergio Torres

    Sergio Torres

    Sergio Torres comes recommended for his handling of cross-border deals involving joint ventures, investments and M&A.

    • Sergio Torres is our counsel and our main contact. He's very pro-business, agile and objective. Sergio also has extensive knowledge of our structure and operational profile.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Sergio is a very present partner who makes himself available to our company. He's been living in the US for a long time, making us feel safe when handling our matters as he knows the rules well.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Sergio has always brought together the firm’s skilled team for collaborative discussions. He was always available, offering new ideas backed by strong technical expertise.

      Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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