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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a well-reputed firm with a robust corporate practice. Its 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.
Strengths
Lobo de Rizzo's team is composed of professionals who have technical skills, broad scope of action and experience in different large and complex matters.
Lobo de Rizzo has a distinct ability to handle complex matters. They are creative, business-driven, and do not waste time on unnecessary roadblocks.
Work Highlights
Lobo de Rizzo advised the International Finance Corporation on the privatisation of Sabesp. This included share purchase transactions and regulatory mandates.
Notable practitioners
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.
Rodrigo Guerra is extremely solicitous and reasonable in his considerations, building bridges in his relationships and always seeking to achieve the final goal of the client.
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's interest.
Valdo Cestari de Rizzo boasts a solid track record of handling sophisticated mandates for important clients from various sectors. He draws from his long-standing 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.
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.
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.