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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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Demarest advised Flutter on the acquisition of an initial 56% stake in NSX Group.
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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.
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.
Demarest's team is highly qualified and it shows this including when the subject involves other jurisdictions. The team is fast, attentive and committed.
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.
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.
Demarest's team is highly qualified and it shows this including when the subject involves other jurisdictions. The team is fast, attentive and committed.
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José Diaz is held in high regard within the market for his longstanding 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 hard-working professional.

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 has a lot of experience in deal-making, either with regard to the transaction itself or the negotiation and due diligence stages. He identifies problems the client needs to anticipate.
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.

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.
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.

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 Coelho da Rocha is very attentive, close to the client and he is always ready to provide support during the meetings we have.
I highlight Paulo da Rocha's ability to bring alternative solutions to the matters we deal with.

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

Partner Thiago Maia demonstrates 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.

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an up-and-coming lawyer who holds experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates.
Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an excellent M&A lawyer with a solid regulatory background.
Maria Vieira is an exemplary professional in the market. She is extremely committed and capable.







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