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Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro
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Our Corporate and M&A practice delivers end-to-end execution in complex transactions — from design to integration — with a focus on closing certainty, timing, and efficient risk allocation. We serve public and private companies, strategic and financial investors, with integrated work on tender offers, reorganizations, shareholder agreements, related-party transactions, and meetings.
We represent clients in all aspects of Brazilian corporate law and the public company regime (CVM), with extensive experience in regulated transactions and procedures, including public tender offers, mergers/share exchanges, and high-complexity governance.
Legal services we offer to our clients:
- Private M&A
- Public M&A (listed companies/tender offers)
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
- Carve-outs, Spin-offs, and Reorganizations
- Privatizations and Public Assets
- Distressed M&A
- M&A Litigation & Activism
- Corporate Governance
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Work Highlights
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Lefosse advised Axia Energia on an asset swap agreement with Copel involving energy asset acquisitions, minority stakes and a cash payment of approximately USD70 million.
Strengths
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Lefosse Advogados stands out for its solid experience in corporate and commercial law, combined with the ability to consistently meet client demands, even in fast-paced and highly complex contexts. The team demonstrates strong availability, clear communication, and agility in handling transactional matters.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilLefosse demonstrates a client-oriented approach combined with expertise in sensitive matters, providing strategic guidance and solutions based on practical experience, which gives clients confidence when making decisions.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilLefosse was not only quick to grasp the rationale and objectives of complex matters, but also able to prioritise deliverables effectively and add value through creative, solution-oriented approaches.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazil
Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 Felipe Gibson
Head of the corporate practice at the Rio de Janeiro office, partner Felipe Gibson is praised by clients for his work and expertise in corporate swap arrangements and investment fund mandates.
Felipe is one of the few professionals in the legal field who successfully balances a pro-business approach with a protective advisory role, safeguarding clients against significant transactional risks.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilFelipe Gibson is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in M&A, demonstrating a strong ability to understand transaction dynamics and propose effective solutions across a range of scenarios. He adeptly navigates complex negotiations, combining sound decision-making with a client-focused strategic perspective and solid commercial acumen.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilPartner Felipe Gibson stands out for his strong technical skills and practical experience in corporate law and M&A transactions. Felipe demonstrates a good understanding of client needs, works in an organised manner and maintains consistent availability throughout the project, which facilitates the handling of demands.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazil
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Felipe Gibson
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