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Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados

Corporate/M&A

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Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados

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About

Provided by Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados

Our firm offers solid specialized legal support to partners, investors, companies and national and international financial institutions in various sectors of the economy in order to comply with Brazilian corporate law, as well as all applicable regulatory obligations.

We are also specialists in:

  • Formation of all types of companies, foundations, cooperatives, associations, consortia, partnerships and joint ventures;
  • Planning and implementing corporate structures based on good corporate governance and economic efficiency models;
  • Negotiating and drafting articles of association, minutes of meetings, shareholders’ and quotaholders’ agreements and other corporate documents, as well as registering these acts with the relevant government bodies;
  • Advice on implementing structures, conducting activities and managing businesses in Brazil with regard to corporate matters;
  • Assistance with aspects of the corporate and regulatory routine, including corporate books, minutes, compliance with accessory obligations to government agencies;
  • Legal advice on exchange control issues, remittance of dividends, repatriation of capital and conversion of foreign financing into investments;
  • Registration of foreign investment and loans with the Central Bank of Brazil;
  • Corporate reorganizations, such as acquisitions and sales of shareholdings, transfers of assets, mergers, incorporations, spin-offs and others;

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil


What the Team is Known For

Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados is acquainted with M&A mandates arising within the middle market. The firm is able to advise clients active in the agribusiness, health and finance sectors of the economy. Further abilities are in handling matters relating to joint ventures and antitrust.

Work Highlights

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  • Franco Leutewiler advised Clave Capital on the sale of a majority equity stake to Banco BTG Pactual.

Strengths

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  • Franco Leutewiler's team stands out for its high level of availability, technical depth, and negotiating skills. The team demonstrates capability to handle complex and sophisticated issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil
  • Franco Leutewiler works with professionalism, dedication, commitment, hands-on approach and experienced partners.

    Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Vitor Henriques
    Band 5Vitor Henriques

    Vitor Henriques

    Vitor Henriques has amassed experience advising clients on M&A mandates. He also holds capital markets knowledge and is able to act on corporate governance issues.

    • Vitor Henriques is an extremely competent, committed, helpful professional and willing to advise his clients in the best way, within the expected time and budget.

      Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil
    • Vitor Henriques is an extremely technical, careful, and reliable professional. He has excellent understanding of corporate and contractual structures, and is able to master the details of the deal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil
  • Up and ComingGabriela Sella Rhormens
    Up and ComingGabriela Sella Rhormens

    Gabriela Sella Rhormens

    Up-and-coming lawyer Gabriela Sella Rhormens is recognised for being able to assist clients with M&A and corporate matters.

    • Gabriela Rhormens is very skilled and that inspires trust even in highly important matters, because she understands them.

      Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil
    • Gabriela Sella Rhormens is a well-rounded lawyer. She combines impressive technical depth, refined business acumen, and a genuinely strategic approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentBrazil

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