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​We are recognized for being a leader in mergers and acquisitions and are regularly involved in many of the largest and most complex transactions in Brazil. The firm has a an outstanding reputation for its experience in advising clients both domestic and cross-border M&A transaction. The firm focus on both public and private deals. We provide services to a range of corporate clients and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters.

We maintain long-standing relationships with all Brazilian regulators. Our strategic management of regulatory interactions has helped clients close some of the most highly scrutinized deals in Brazil. We also understand that successful transactions must be designed having regard to their real and perceived implications to our client’s key stakeholders. As such, we work with clients to help them present transactions that best preserve and leverage these often critical relationships.

We tailor every team according to the specific needs of our clients and the specific demands of each project. Cross-border projects are handled through teams of local experts. Clients appreciated, as one of our greatest strengths, our ability to draw upon lawyer from different jurisdictions and ensure high quality advice.

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.
Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.
Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.
Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Demarest advised Vale on the sale to Manara Minerals of equity interest in Vale Base Metals, the holding entity of Vale’s energy transition metals business.

  • Demarest advised Vale on the sale to Manara Minerals of equity interest in Vale Base Metals, the holding entity of Vale’s energy transition metals business.

  • Demarest advised Vale on the sale to Manara Minerals of equity interest in Vale Base Metals, the holding entity of Vale’s energy transition metals business.

  • Demarest advised Vale on the sale to Manara Minerals of equity interest in Vale Base Metals, the holding entity of Vale’s energy transition metals business.

Strengths

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I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates a lot the discussions and conclusions about several matters.

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They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates a lot the discussions and conclusions about several matters.

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I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all.

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Their understanding of our business is deep and that is reflected in how they provide advice. Depth of knowledge across all relevant areas pertaining to M&A.

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Their understanding of our business is deep and that is reflected in how they provide advice. Depth of knowledge across all relevant areas pertaining to M&A.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Their understanding of our business is deep and that is reflected in how they provide advice. Depth of knowledge across all relevant areas pertaining to M&A.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Their understanding of our business is deep and that is reflected in how they provide advice. Depth of knowledge across all relevant areas pertaining to M&A.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates a lot the discussions and conclusions about several matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates a lot the discussions and conclusions about several matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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José Diaz
2
José Diaz
2
Band 2

José Diaz is held in high regard within the market for his long-standing practice assisting significant private and publicly held multinational companies with sophisticated and cross-border M&A transactions.

He knows our business very well. He advised us on an M&A in the best way possible. He understood the operation and the people involved well, which allowed him to take an assertive attitude

He is one of the renowned lawyers in this area.

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Thiago Sandim
2
Thiago Sandim
2
Band 2

Thiago Sandim draws from long experience in the commercial field to handle sophisticated high-value and cross-border transactions, representing clients from a broad range of sectors.

He has a pro-deal approach, understands what the client wants and is willing to find solutions to meet our goals, clearly explaining the risks involved.

He is a very holistic practitioner. One of my top counsel lawyers.

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Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
3
Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
3
Band 3
Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is recognised by sources within the market as an experienced corporate lawyer who represents private and publicly listed companies on M&A mandates.

Luciana always performed well and was always available. She holds experience and she instilled trust in us so when she provided answers.

Luciana is phenomenal. One of the firm's household names in M&A.

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Paulo Coelho da Rocha
3
Paulo Coelho da Rocha
3
Band 3

Paulo Coelho da Rocha represents private and publicly held companies from the construction, financial and aluminium sectors, as well as private equity firms, in transactions and cross-border mandates.

Paulo is a person with a broad vision of the business and always ready to defend the client's interests. He provides a clear view of the risks and alternatives.

He is a quite good lawyer, indeed.

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Ana Carolina Botto Audi
5
Ana Carolina Botto Audi
5
Band 5

Partner Ana Carolina Botto Audi is equipped to advise clients on cross-border transactions such as M&A and purchase of assets. She is also knowledgeable about capital markets.

She is great and acts as facilitator and creator of effective structures in highly complex deals.

She is very dynamic and conducts negotiations in a great way. We trust her.

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João Busin
5
João Busin
5
Band 5

João Busin is a practitioner familiar with assisting clients with M&A mandates, including negotiation of agreements and due diligence tasks.

João is easy to work with. He is pro-deal and committed to making it happen.

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Thiago Maia
6
Thiago Maia
6
Band 6

Partner Thiago Maia demonstrates a strong ability to handle M&A mandates and advise clients on joint venture negotiations. He is familiar with clients from the mining sector.

He has a vast knowledge and experience in M&A both in the mining and energy sectors.

Thiago Maia is an experienced and mature lawyer, He is able to work well with lawyers outside of Brazil in cross border deals. He provides expert opinions.

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Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Up and Coming

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an up-and-coming lawyer who holds experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates. She makes her ranking debut this year after being endorsed by market commentators.

She has a very high technical ability, and works from beginning to end with great resilience and dedication. The documents are impeccable in detail, and she has a very pro-deal stance in negotiations.

She has corporate skills and business acumen.

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Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz
F
Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz
F
Foreign Expert
Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz is co-head of the Ibero-American desk and is qualified to practise in both Brazil and Argentina. He speaks Spanish.
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Jun Zhang
F
Jun Zhang
F
Foreign Expert
Jun Zhang is head of the China desk and he is a fluent speaker of the Chinese language. He is experienced in advising Chinese companies on inbound investments.
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Min Gon Kim
F
Min Gon Kim
F
Foreign Expert
Min Gon Kim is the co-head of the firm's Korean desk and is regularly sought out by Korean clients from the technology sector. He speaks fluent Korean and previously worked at Kim & Chang in Seoul as foreign counsel.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Corporate/M&A
José Diaz
2
José Diaz
2
Band 2
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Thiago Sandim
2
Thiago Sandim
2
Band 2
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Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
3
Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
3
Band 3
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Paulo Coelho da Rocha
3
Paulo Coelho da Rocha
3
Band 3
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Ana Carolina Botto Audi
5
Ana Carolina Botto Audi
5
Band 5
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João Busin
5
João Busin
5
Band 5
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Thiago Maia
6
Thiago Maia
6
Band 6
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U
Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Up and Coming
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Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz
F
Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz
F
Foreign expert for Argentina
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Jun Zhang
F
Jun Zhang
F
Foreign expert for China
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Min Gon Kim
F
Min Gon Kim
F
Foreign expert for South Korea
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Members

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Ana Carolina Botto Audi

Andre Alarcon

Bruna Pacheco

Daniel Caramaschi

Edimara Iansen Wieczorek

Guilherme Vieira da Silva

Joyl Gondim

João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida

Lucas Tavares Bueno

Thereza Montoro

Thiago Rodrigues Maia

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