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Our capital markets team provides comprehensive equity, debt and hybrid instruments, as well as securitization and investment funds advice. We operate a full-service capital markets practice used to handling transactions regardless of size and complexity. We represent issuers, investment banks, advisors, asset managers, investors and market participants on corporate, governance and securities regulatory issues, as well as act on transactional structuring in a variety of investment vehicles or instruments, corporate goals and reply to market or regulatory demands.

We advise on public and private securities offerings, including initial and follow-on offerings of any investment instrument, tender offers, corporate reorganizations, liability management, acquisition finance, leveraged buyouts and securitizations. We also advise controlling shareholders, investors, board members and executive directors on a variety of matters involving securities, fiduciary and disclosure obligations.



Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados has a well-established capital markets practice enjoying a strong reputation among companies from a diverse range of sectors, especially the energy industry, as well as leading banks and financial institutions, owing to its expertise in handling securitisations. It is extremely active handling issuances of agribusiness receivables certificates. Its experienced team additionally assists clients with debt capital markets mandates involving offerings of debentures and promissory notes. It also handles equity mandates, including IPOs and follow-on offerings.

Work Highlights

  • Demarest advised Citibank, Santander, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and other initial purchasers, with respect to Brazilian law matters, on LATAM's USD1.4 billion 7.875% notes offering due in 2030.

Strengths

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Demarest's team excel in their blend of technical excellence and a dynamic, client-focused and strategic approach. Their broad business vision enables agile and expert legal solutions.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Brazil

Demarest showed deep understanding of our needs, crafting legal strategies aligned with the deal’s goals. They anticipated risks and offered solutions that boosted efficiency.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Brazil

Demarest's team stands out for its blend of technical excellence and agile, strategic execution, backed by renowned partners with deep expertise in equity offerings.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
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The team have been delivering strong results across corporate and capital markets work, with all lawyers demonstrating high levels of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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Cristina Tomiyama
2
Cristina Tomiyama
2
Band 2

Cristina Tomiyama is seasoned in complex capital markets transactions, having advised on prominent IPOs and follow-on equity deals.

Cristina blends theory with the pragmatism needed in capital markets. Collaborative and with a strong grasp of public sector views, she fosters strong synergy with in-house teams.

Cristina Tomiyama is an exemplary and hyper-technical lawyer who spares no effort to support her clients in an exceptional way.

Tomiyama has deep expertise in the field, inspires confidence and knows how to reconcile opposing interests. Direct and pro-business, she’s open to dialogue and clear in her positions.

If I had to choose the best capital markets lawyer in Brazil today, it would be Cristina Tomiyama. She's unbeatable.

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Thiago Giantomassi
2
Thiago Giantomassi
2
Band 2

Thiago Giantomassi is widely recognised for his extensive contributions to the capital markets. He provides strategic advice to clients on the issuance of agribusiness certificates and debentures, as well as on share offerings and tender offers.

Thiago Giantomassi is a distinguished professional with in-depth technical knowledge.

Thiago brings technical expertise that gives us confidence. He is highly accessible and always available when needed. His friendly, approachable style and quick turnaround make all the difference.

Thiago excels in strategic thinking, with strong commercial sense. Solution-oriented, pragmatic and experienced, he leverages knowledge and insight to resolve challenges effectively.

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Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Band 5

Júlia Lobo Dutra is praised for her experience assisting clients with capital markets matters. She handles both equity and debt transactions, such as unsecured debenture, CRAs, CRIs and follow-ons.

The client service is outstanding. Julia is results-driven, exceptionally responsive and flexible. Her focus is unwavering, and she is always aligned with outcomes.

Julia Lobo's expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and strategic acumen have been instrumental in structuring successful transactions.

Julia brings deep technical expertise and is confident negotiating with banks. She is highly skilled and incredibly approachable, always going the extra mile.

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Paula Magalhães
5
Paula Magalhães
5
Band 5

Paula Magalhães is an active practitioner in the equity arena handling capital increases of common shares, follow-ons and registration in the CVM.

Paula Magalhães is an authority in the field. She is well known and approachable.

Paula is a spectacular lawyer; truly outstanding. She brings exceptional value and dedication. Her decisions and recommendations are precise, giving us complete confidence in her work

Paula made a strong impression. She speaks with confidence and clarity. Her extensive capital markets experience inspires trust. She is able to handle complex private equity cases with ease.

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Letícia Galdino Wanderley
U
Letícia Galdino Wanderley
U
Up and Coming

Partner Letícia Galdino Wanderley is a skilled practitioner in handling public offerings, including the issuance of debentures, CRIs and CRAs.

Letícia is an excellent professional with deep and extensive knowledge.

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Capital Markets: Debt
Thiago Giantomassi
2
Thiago Giantomassi
2
Band 2
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Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Band 5
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Letícia Galdino Wanderley
U
Letícia Galdino Wanderley
U
Up and Coming
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Capital Markets: Equity
Cristina Tomiyama
2
Cristina Tomiyama
2
Band 2
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Thiago Giantomassi
3
Thiago Giantomassi
3
Band 3
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Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Julia Lobo Dutra
5
Band 5
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Paula Magalhães
5
Paula Magalhães
5
Band 5
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