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Demarest Advogados

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Demarest Advogados

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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.

Industries (23)

  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Agribusiness
  • Food and Beverages
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Automotive and autoparts
  • Healthcare
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Investment Funds
  • Oil & Gas
  • Aviation
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital

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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-transactional corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Demarest advised Flutter on the acquisition of an initial 56% stake in NSX Group.

Strengths

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  • Demarest's team is highly qualified and this is particularly evident when the subject involves other jurisdictions. The team is fast, attentive and committed.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Demarest has deep transactional experience, skilled contract negotiation, and a highly multidisciplinary team. One of the key strengths is the firm’s ability to lead complex negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Demarest's team is extremely well prepared, with extensive knowledge and experience in the sector. We worked with experienced lawyers who were able to lead with confidence.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJosé Diaz
    Eminent PractitionersJosé Diaz

    José Diaz

    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.

    • José Diaz has a focused, pragmatic approach. He is a hardworking professional.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Thiago Sandim
    Band 2Thiago Sandim

    Thiago Sandim

    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.

    • Thiago Sandim stands out as a highly skilled and strategic adviser who combines strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of the M&A process. He is an assertive and effective negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Thiago Sandim has a lot of experience in deal-making, both with regard to the transaction itself and the negotiation and due diligence stages. He identifies problems the client needs to anticipate.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
    Band 3Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky

    Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky

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

    • Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is an excellent and available team leader with outstanding English comprehension.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • In my opinion, Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is one of the best M&A and corporate lawyers in Brazil. She overcomes any challenge imposed, with ethics, responsibility and integrity.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Paulo Coelho da Rocha
    Band 3Paulo Coelho da Rocha

    Paulo Coelho da Rocha

    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.

    • I highlight Paulo da Rocha's ability to bring alternative solutions to the matters we deal with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Paulo Coelho da Rocha is very attentive and close to the client, and he is always ready to provide support during meetings.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5João Busin
    Band 5João Busin

    João Busin

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

  • Band 6Thiago Maia
    Band 6Thiago Maia

    Thiago Maia

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

    • Thiago Maia is a very good lawyer who has been getting highly involved in the field.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingMaria Beatriz Grella Vieira
    Up and ComingMaria Beatriz Grella Vieira

    Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira

    Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an up-and-coming lawyer who has experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates.

    • Maria Vieira is an exemplary professional in the market. She is extremely committed and capable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an excelent M&A lawyer with a solid regulatory background.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for ChinaJun Zhang
    Foreign expert for ChinaJun Zhang

    Jun Zhang

    Jun Zhang is head of the China desk and is fluent in Chinese. He is experienced in advising Chinese companies on inbound investments.

  • Foreign expert for South KoreaMin Gon Kim
    Foreign expert for South KoreaMin Gon Kim

    Min Gon Kim

    Min Gon Kim is co-head of the firm's Korea 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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