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Lefosse Advogados

Banking & Finance

Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil

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Lefosse Advogados

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Provided by Lefosse Advogados

Our Banking and Finance practice is recognized for technical precision, market knowledge, and experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

We execute cross-border and domestic banking transactions, national and international capital markets operations, structured transactions, and restructurings, with a focus on financial services.

Legal services we offer to our clients:

  • Banking Regulation
  • Entity Formation
  • Foreign Exchange Regulation
  • Banking Litigation
  • Asset Securitization
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Project Finance
  • Trade Finance
  • Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Derivatives
  • Structured Transactions
  • Loans and Financing

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lefosse Advogados is recognised for representing both borrowers and lenders in the negotiation of cross-border syndicated credit facilities. The law firm's expertise spans debt restructuring mandates, pre-export finance transactions and sector-related regulatory advice such as the licensing process before the Central Bank of Brazil. They are regularly retained by domestic and foreign financial institutions to act on guarantee agreement negotiations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lefosse advised Magazine Luiza on structuring a billion-dollar private capital

    increase backed by derivative contracts with BTG Pactual and secured by collateral and personal guarantees from the client’s controlling shareholders.

Strengths

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  • In an industry as dynamic and fast-paced as fintech, we rely on Lefosse Advogados' insight and creativity to move initiatives forward without compromising compliance.

    Banking & Finance respondentBrazil

  • Lefosse Advogados demonstrated clear expertise and experience. Their deep technical knowledge and understanding of the local market reflect consistently high-quality work.

    Banking & Finance respondentBrazil

  • Lefosse Advogados stands out for its deep technical expertise, strong understanding of our business model and ability to handle complex matters with precision and efficiency.

    Banking & Finance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kenneth Ferreira
    Kenneth Ferreira

    Kenneth Ferreira

    Kenneth Ferreira is seasoned in handling loan transactions, including structured finance.

    • Kenneth Ferreira is an excellent professional. He is always clear and concise in his responses.

      Banking & Finance respondentBrazil
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  • Renata Cardoso
    Renata Cardoso

    Renata Cardoso

    Renata Cardoso has remarkable expertise in banking and finance matters, such as project finance, as well as regulatory matters involving fintechs and payment institutions.

    • Renata Cardoso offers deep regulatory expertise and a collaborative and business-aligned approach that enhances clarity and decision-making.

      Banking & Finance respondentBrazil

    • Renata knows everything about banking and payment regulation, is very available and is always up to date on regulatory and market trends.

      Banking & Finance respondentBrazil

    • Renata Cardoso has extensive experience and solid knowledge in the field. She’s one of the best professionals supporting us. It is great working with her.

      Banking & Finance respondentBrazil
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Ranked Individuals at Lefosse Advogados (2)

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