Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Demarest Advogados
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.
Chambers Review
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
- 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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"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."
"They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also, as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates the discussions and conclusions about several matters."
"I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all."
"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."
"They are very accessible and always available for a chat. Also, as they have many areas of expertise it facilitates the discussions and conclusions about several matters."
"I think their work was very good. They provided swift answers. We had some tight deadlines and they managed to meet them all."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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 is a very holistic practitioner. One of my top counsel lawyers."
"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."
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 always performed well and was always available. She holds experience and she instilled trust in us when she provided answers."
"Luciana is phenomenal. One of the firm's household names in M&A."
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 quite a good lawyer indeed."
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."
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."
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.
"Thiago Maia is an experienced and mature lawyer, He is able to work well with lawyers outside of Brazil on cross-border deals. He provides expert opinions."
"He has vast knowledge and experience in M&A in both the mining and energy sectors."
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