Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Lefosse Advogados
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).
Chambers Review
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 negotiating strategic joint venture agreements. Its client roster comprises prestigious names from the beauty, energy and healthcare industries, as well as sovereign and private equity funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lefosse's team is very objective approaching negotiations and all aspects of M&A transactions. They are very loyal to their clients and their ultimate goals, presenting a pro-business/pro-deal posture."
"They have strong partners with a deep knowledge of the industry their clients are in."
"Lefosse's team is very objective approaching negotiations and all aspects of M&A transactions. They are very loyal to their clients and their ultimate goals, presenting a pro-business/pro-deal posture."
"They have strong partners with a deep knowledge of the industry their clients are in."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Carlos Barbosa Mello is held in high esteem among clients and market analysts for advising on highly sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for significant players from a wide range of industries.
"He is a professional with a lot of experience and negotiation skills."
"He is really a big star."
Luiz Octavio Lopes joins the ranking this year after demonstrating skills advising clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also can advise on regulatory issues related to M&A.
"He has exceptional technical expertise and also unique negotiating skills with all types of clients."
"Luiz is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. I always recommend him."
Sérgio Machado is recognised for advising clients on M&A deals and joint venture matters.
"Sergio is our trusted lawyer who has followed our journey since inception having supported us in all legal aspects; from the most simple tasks to the most complex debates and disputes."
"He has the ability to put complex issues into practical terms so that the client can understand them."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lefosse Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Lefosse Advogados
André Calumby
Christiano Rehder
Felipe Gibson
Geraldo Lefosse
Gonçalo Godinho
Laura Affonso
Luiz Octavio Lopes
Maurício Paschoal
Mirella Abe