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Lefosse Advogados

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Lefosse Advogados

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Provided by Lefosse Advogados

Technical precision, experience and knowledge of the market, are the hallmarks of our Banking and Finance practice. We are recognized by the highest level of quality, sophistication and rigor in our services to our clients in their domestic and multijurisdictional transactions.

We strive to have long-term partnerships with our clients, which affords us a better understanding of their business and provision of tailor-made, elegant and simple solutions to complex problems.

Our products:

  • Bilateral and syndicated loans and financings;​
  • Structured financings;
  • Derivative transactions;
  • Restructuring and insolvency;
  • Export financing and trade finance in general;
  • Project finance and financing for public infrastructure;
  • Real estate financing;
  • Asset securitization;
  • Administrative banking litigation;
  • Exchange rate and capital markets regulation;
  • Constitution and operation of entities.

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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 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. It is 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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  • Lefosse Advogados demonstrated clear expertise and experience. The team's deep technical knowledge and understanding of the local market are reflected in consistently high-quality work.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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 respondentGlobal
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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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

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

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

Brazil

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