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Demarest Advogados

Venture Capital

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Our clients can rely on leading legal professionals on the matter.

The environment of private equity and venture capital demands agility and intelligence, so transactions can be conducted quickly and their stages, from the investment management (IMG) until the IPO, must be structured and implemented with the purpose to maximizing the investments profitability. At these times, counting on a law firm that helps you not only in legal matters, but that is a strategic ally with expertise in several areas of the Law, makes all the difference to your business, concerning private equity and venture capital matters.

Demarest has been involved in the most important and awarded transactions in the Brazilian and international markets over the years, including the two largest and most profitable IPO private equity transactions in the last decade.

Due to our vast experience in advising prestigious companies and financial institutions, we are capable of developing creative solutions on private equity for complex transactions of mergers and acquisitions, opening and closing of capital and joint ventures, as well as during all the investment management stages.

Our excellent results are recognized by some of the most prestigious international legal entities.

Chambers Review

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Venture Capital - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Demarest is well regarded for its robust private equity and venture capital practice, and its skilful representation of venture capital funds, start-ups and banks in high-level deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Demarest Advogados advised Bond III, L.P., a global technology investment firm, on the Series B equity financing round of CRMBônus, a Brazilian startup that operates as a customer relationship management (CRM) consultancy and giftback platform.

Strengths

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  • Demarest Advogados represents the fusion of technical excellence and strategic execution in navigating highly complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil

  • The law firm demonstrates a unique ability to support emerging clients with the flexibility they require, while maintaining its expertise and consistent quality of service.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • João Busin
    João Busin

    João Busin

    João Busin receives consistent feedback from impressed sources endorsing his solid practice in the venture capital field. Busin is well regarded for his deep knowledge and thorough assistance with sophisticated investment rounds.

    • João is an excellent professional. Throughout all our projects, we received outstanding technical and strategic support. His level of involvement in the work was truly exceptional.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • He combines strong technical expertise with strategic insight. João Busin has deep knowledge of corporate and regulatory matters. He is a trusted partner in complex transactions.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • João is a high-level lawyer in Brazil with a strong commercial focus and professional appeal.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil
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  • Juliana Maluf
    Juliana Maluf

    Juliana Maluf

    Juliana Maluf has been active in the venture capital sector for more than 15 years and has led on several complex investment rounds during her career, advising both venture capital funds and tech companies.

    • Juliana is a super competent, analytical professional with the ability to navigate between the macro and micro level of transaction issues, with a capacity for quick interpretation and synthesis.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • Juliana deals with a high level of transaction complexity. She has commercial awareness that has transcended the legal sphere, demonstrating a high level of knowledge of the business.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • Juliana is highly available, technically sophisticated and attentive. She is excellent at the negotiation table.

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  • Beatriz Seixas
    Beatriz Seixas

    Beatriz Seixas

    Beatriz Seixas has considerable experience in conducting and coordinating complex M&A deals, as well as private equity and venture capital investments, debt restructuring and IPOs.

    • Beatriz brought essential technical and commercial expertise to successfully complete the deal.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • Beatriz is detail-oriented, possesses deep legal knowledge, and is unwavering in protecting her clients' interests.

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