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Machado Meyer

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil

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Machado Meyer

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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: Regulatory - 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 finance 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 its 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 in 2015 between a syndicate of banks and the client.

Strengths

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

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  • Machado Meyer's deep understanding of the regulatory framework and market practices makes their guidance consistently aligned with both regulatory expectations and market demands.

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

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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 great expertise in dealing with sophisticated matters, including regulatory issues.

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

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

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

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

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

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  • Adriano Schnur
    Adriano Schnur

    Adriano Schnur

    Adriano Schnur Gabriel Ferreira is particularly highly rated for his expertise in handling important finance transactions.

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

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

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  • Eduardo Castro
    Eduardo Castro

    Eduardo Castro

    Eduardo Avila de 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: Regulatory respondentBrazil

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

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  • Rafael Carretero
    Rafael Carretero

    Rafael Carretero

    Rafael Capelão 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.

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