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Lefosse Advogados

Corporate/M&A

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Listed among the best and the largest law firms in Brazil, the Corporate and M&A team has a reputation for excellence in their work for some of the most prominent Brazilian and foreign players with their strategic M&As and other commercial transactions.

Among the most complex deals in the Brazilian market in 2020, Lefosse assisted prominent clients on the following deals: Coty on the sale of its hair division to KKR in a USD 2,5 bi transaction, Notre Dame Intermédica on the acquisition of Clinipam (BRL 2,6 bi) and AES Holdings Brasil on the acquisition of 18,5% stake in AES Tietê Energia held by BNDESPar. We also assisted other established clients such as CIELO, Klabin, Unipar and Necton.

Our experience includes advising on all types of transactions, such as:

  • Acquisitions and sales of privately held companies;​
  • Acquisitions and sales of publicly held companies;
  • Acquisitions and sales of assets;
  • Tender offers;
  • Private equity and venture capital transactions;
  • Strategic alliances and joint ventures;
  • Restructurings and corporate mergers and spin-offs;
  • Mezzanine transactions;
  • Corporate disputes;
  • Privatizations.

In addition, we represent clients in all aspects of corporate law, including standards applicable to publicly held companies, and proceedings with the Brazilian Securities Commission - CVM).

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

What the Team is Known For

Lefosse Advogados is an esteemed firm with a strong corporate practice representing key clients in a variety of high-end domestic and cross-border deals. The team excels in complex acquisitions of publicly listed companies and is also well equipped to handle corporate reorganisations, mergers and spin-offs. The lawyers have a solid track record of negotiating strategic joint venture agreements. Their client roster includes prestigious names from the beauty, energy and healthcare industries, as well as sovereign and private equity funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lefosse advised AES Corporation on the business combination between AES Brasil and Auren carried out by means of a corporate reorganisation.

Strengths

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  • Lefosse's M&A team has commercial acumen, acute negotiation skills, rapid response times, high technical ability, ingenuity, and the ability to mobilise multidisciplinary teams.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Lefosse has very experienced lawyers with technical knowledge, as well as soft skills. They are very responsive to our requests.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Lefosse sets itself apart through its strategic mindset, and exceptional technical rigour. The team has the ability to handle highly complex and high-value transactions with agility and precision.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Luiz Octavio Lopes
    Luiz Octavio Lopes

    Luiz Octavio Lopes

    Luiz Octavio Lopes advises clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also acts on regulatory issues related to M&A.

    • Luiz Lopes is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of how companies work and where operations can generate the most value, as well as extensive experience in the field.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Luiz Octavio Lopes is a very senior partner. In addition to his legal expertise and regulatory knowledge, he has an MBA in finance, which represents a huge advantage compared to other lawyers.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Sérgio Machado
    Sérgio Machado

    Sérgio Machado

    Sérgio Machado is recognised by clients and market commentators for providing solid advisory and transactional assistance on significant M&A deals and joint venture matters.

    • I think Sérgio Machado is one of the best M&A lawyers in Brazil.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Sérgio Machado has been invaluable in supporting us and providing sound advice and leading commercial negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Fernando Carvalho
    Fernando Carvalho

    Fernando Carvalho

    Up-and-coming partner Fernando Carvalho has developed a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A deals, including the structuring of transactions and the drafting and negotiation of agreements.

    • Fernando Carvalho stands out for his exceptional technical expertise combined with a sharp commercial mindset.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Fernando Carvalho's deep understanding of Brazilian regulatory frameworks has been invaluable for our transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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