Agribusiness
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Chambers Review
Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados brings the concept of multi-area corporate law in a lean full-service model. The firm has a noteworthy department assisting important national agribusiness players with corporate and transactional mandates, including issuance of Agribusiness Receivables Certificates, capital markets operations, structuring of loans, and share collateral contracts. Also provides representation in high-complexity litigation mandates.
Work Highlights
- Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados represented Nutrien Group in defense in an indemnity lawsuit alleging poor service provision, with a matter value of BRL 23.6 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They helped us in a consultancy on financial agreements and investment funds. FLH understood the urgency of the demands and dealt with priority."
"They have specific knowledge in agribusiness and knew the subject involved in great detail. FLH's team is well-equipped and always willing to assist, even in urgent and complex situations."
"We only seek for the best for our complex matters, and FLH is our main partner. They think outside of the box and their commitment to quality and delivery are outstanding."
"They helped us in a consultancy on financial agreements and investment funds. FLH understood the urgency of the demands and dealt with priority."
"They have specific knowledge in agribusiness and knew the subject involved in great detail. FLH's team is well-equipped and always willing to assist, even in urgent and complex situations."
"We only seek for the best for our complex matters, and FLH is our main partner. They think outside of the box and their commitment to quality and delivery are outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Nancy Gombossy de Melo Franco is a pre-eminent practitioner, particularly highly rated for her expertise in representing important clients in sophisticated litigation mandates in the agribusiness sector.
"In my opinion, Nancy is the best agribusiness lawyer in the country. Not only she is able to prepare the strategy in court, but also understands the sector with a high level of sophistication."
"Her commercial vision is very strong. Nancy is always thinking about what is best for our company, which shows a great vision of the corporate culture."
"Nancy is a force of nature. Tuned, attentive and uncomplicated, she brings security and credibility to any discussion. Counting on Nancy, is to be sure the result will always be the best possible."
Gabriel Leutewiler is an established practitioner in the agribusiness market, with a reputation for excellence in sector-related corporate and capital markets issues, including the issuance of Agricultural Receivables Certificates and Credit Rights Certificates.
"Gabriel is an experienced lawyer with deep knowledge of financing agreements focused on agribusiness."
"Synonymous of efficiency and helpfulness, Gabriel is a bold and uncomplicated professional who raises the level of any technical discussion."
"Gabriel stands out for being extremely available, client-focused and his responses are always timely and satisfactory."
"He knows the market very well thus helps a lot in the structuring of innovative products and solutions, not only from a technical-legal point of view, but also from a business-financial perspective."
Thiago Soares Gerbasi is acknowledged for his precise legal work and local expertise assisting clients with sophisticated and strategic contentious matters, including representation in enforcement claims and credit recovery actions.
"He is a professional who effortlessly inspires and stimulates highly sophisticated debates. Thiago brings credibility and technical accuracy to any topic under discussion."
"He is a partner who always helps us. Thiago is a point of reference for us, super available and responds on the spot."
"Thiago is a great professional. He is a highly assertive partner who gives direct and clear answers."
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