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Machado Meyer

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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We provide complete legal support in various areas, such as sophisticated financial transactions, development of new products and services, and relations with regulatory bodies.

Our financial regulatory practice is multidisciplinary and experienced. We combine knowledge acquired in banking and foreign exchange regulatory law, insurance, capital markets, investment funds, financial restructuring, and securitization to offer innovative legal solutions to meet our clients' needs.

We also maintain close relations with international law firms specializing in banking and finance law to ensure comprehensive and strategic advice.

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is often called upon to represent high-profile national and international banks in sophisticated financial mandates. This seasoned team boasts impressive expertise assisting both borrowers and lenders with the financing of projects and the negotiation of high-value debt restructuring deals. Clients also benefit from the team's wealth of expertise advising on portfolio transfers, guarantee agreements and regulatory matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer assisted Eberspächer group with the reorganisation and amendment of an existing global facility agreement, involving more than nine jurisdictions, entered into in 2015 between a syndicate of banks and the client.

Strengths

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  • Machado Meyer is distinguished by its team's remarkable knowledge of Brazilian law, extensive understanding of the business landscape and steadfast commitment to availability and technical excellence.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers at Machado Meyer have deep understanding of the regulatory framework and market practices, and their guidance is consistently aligned with both regulatory expectations and market demands.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The banking and finance department at Machado Meyer is highly knowledgeable and consistently up to date with the latest regulatory developments.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nei Zelmanovits
    Nei Zelmanovits

    Nei Zelmanovits

    Nei Zelmanovits is a pre-eminent lawyer in the banking and finance arena. He is noted for his expertise in dealing with sophisticated matters, including regulatory issues.

    • Nei Zelmanovits' ability to navigate transactional, regulatory and administrative banking matters with ease sets him apart.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Nei Zelmanovits brings exceptional technical expertise and a rare ability to advise seamlessly across the transactional, regulatory and administrative aspects of banking law.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Nei Zelmanovits has in-depth knowledge of the consortium universe. He consistently provides sound advice and guidance with extreme accuracy and precision.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Adriano Schnur
    Adriano Schnur

    Adriano Schnur

    Adriano Schnur is particularly highly rated for his expertise in handling important financial transactions.

    • Adriano Schnur is a knowledgeable and responsible professional with excellent technical skills and outstanding client service.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Extremely dedicated, always available and with vast legal knowledge, Adriano Schnur has a strategic global outlook in this field.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Eduardo Castro
    Eduardo Castro

    Eduardo Castro

    Eduardo Castro has well-established experience in advising important clients on high-ticket banking regulatory matters and financial operations.

    • Eduardo Castro has deep expertise in banking regulation, capital markets and contracts. He is among the most technically skilled lawyers we have worked with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Eduardo Castro brings broad expertise across banking, insurance, capital markets and transactions. He offers a holistic view that adds unique value to the operation.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Rafael Carretero
    Rafael Carretero

    Rafael Carretero

    Rafael Carretero is active on important syndicated loans, as well as on regulatory banking matters.

    • Rafael Carretero is an excellent business partner. He is attentive, conciliatory and always aligned with our goals.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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