Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 5
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;
Chambers Review
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
- Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados assisted ABG with a transaction involving the acquisition of ABC Technologies do Brasil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team demonstrated knowledge, commitment and diligence in the work carried out. We are satisfied with the quality of the work provided."
"The firm's unique combination of technical proficiency, client-focused approach, professional integrity and local insight ensures unparalleled legal services."
"The team demonstrated knowledge, commitment and diligence in the work carried out. We are satisfied with the quality of the work provided."
"The firm's unique combination of technical proficiency, client-focused approach, professional integrity and local insight ensures unparalleled legal services."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He brings immense cohesion and security to our demands and needs, having played a key role in coordinating our transactions."
"His technical skills combined with his interpersonal abilities make Vitor a reference lawyer and someone highly trustworthy."
Up-and-coming lawyer Gabriela Sella Rhormens is able to assist clients with M&A and corporate matters.
"Gabriela is an exemplary lawyer with deep legal knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills."
"Gabriela has the ability to listen, translate and explain the business needs into legal aspects for all the people in charge."