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Lobo de Rizzo Advogados

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Lobo de Rizzo Advogados

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We have extensive experience representing large companies and Brazilian and international investment funds in Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Corporate Reorganizations, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Commercial Contracts, among other activities.

One of the aspects of our services that stands out in the market is a careful structuring and legal implementation of the most sophisticated and complex of transactions.

Our recognition as one of the leading Mergers and Acquisitions firms in Brazil, according to the main rankings and legal guides that cover the industry, is a reflection of our consolidated position.

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a well-reputed firm with a robust corporate practice. Its talented team is capable of handling high-end and mid-market transactions, with an outstanding track record of handling acquisitions in the education sector. It is also extremely well versed in acting on deals involving private equity and portfolio companies. The firm is adept at handling corporate reorganisations and carve-outs of publicly listed companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lobo de Rizzo advised the International Finance Corporation on the privatisation of Sabesp. This included share purchase transactions and regulatory mandates.

Strengths

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  • The Lobo de Rizzo team have a distinct ability to handle complex matters. They are creative, business-driven, and do not waste time on unnecessary roadblocks.

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  • Lobo de Rizzo's team is composed of professionals who have technical skills, broad scope of action and experience in different complex and large matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra
    Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra

    Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra

    Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra is known for representing important clients from the education, technology and healthcare sectors, among others, in strategic joint ventures, private equity deals and complex acquisitions.

    • Rodrigo Guerra is one of the best M&A lawyers I know and have worked with.

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    • Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra is our trusted legal adviser. He has a distinct ability to be creative and business-driven in negotiations, while maintaining focus on the client interest.

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    • Rodrigo Guerra is extremely solicitous and reasonable in his considerations, building bridges in his relationships and always seeking to achieve the final goal for the client.

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  • Valdo Cestari de Rizzo
    Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

    Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

    Valdo Cestari de Rizzo boasts a solid track record of handling sophisticated mandates for important clients from various sectors. He draws from his longstanding experience to handle high-end M&A, joint ventures and corporate disputes.

    • Valdo Cestari de Rizzo is a very experienced, accessible professional with a unique level of knowledge. He is highly respected at the negotiation table and recognised as a facilitator and aggregator.

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  • Otavio Valerio
    Otavio Valerio

    Otavio Valerio

    Partner Otavio Valerio is a practitioner who is experienced in M&A operations. He is often seen representing clients from the tech industry.

    • Otavio Valerio provides amazing work in all areas. We could not ask for a better lawyer to work with.

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    • Otavio Valerio is an excellent lawyer. He is a very good negotiator with extensive technical knowledge of contracts, corporate law, and M&A-related topics. He is very approachable and practical.

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