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Machado Meyer

Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Machado Meyer

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Since its foundation, Machado Meyer has been a pioneer and leader in structuring capital markets transactions in Brazil and abroad. Our professionals have participated in several of the most important, innovative, and complex transactions in the country.

Recognized for the direct, close, and daily involvement of its partners in each transaction, Machado Meyer's capital markets practice is highly specialized. With a team made up of professionals with extensive and recognized experience, our practice covers transactions in Brazil and abroad, offering a one-stop-shop for:

  • Initial Public Offers (IPOs) and Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs) of shares, debt, fund units, and other securities that are convertible or not into shares;
  • representation of issuers in regulated processes in accordance with the initiatives approved under the CVM's regulatory sandbox;
  • takeover bids;
  • securitization and incentivized securities;
  • private placements;
  • investment funds of all different types and structures;
  • solutions in project financing and acquisitions through market operations;
  • M&As of listed companies; and
  • Corporate reorganizations.

Our professionals also advise clients on regulatory and corporate claims involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), B3, and other regulatory or self-regulatory agencies, such as ANBIMA. We also represent individuals and companies from different industries in administrative proceedings before the CVM.

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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is an highly esteemed full-service firm with a strong capital markets practice handling both debt and equity mandates. It is equally comfortable providing counsel to domestic and multinational underwriters, as well as corporate issuers. It frequently advises on domestic and cross-border listings of debt securities, including high-value offerings of senior and subordinated notes, bonds and infrastructure debentures. Its lawyers also assist with follow-on offerings of shares in Brazilian companies, as well as tender offers.

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer advised on the primary public offering of 220 million shares issued by Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição. The BRL704 million transaction is part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce financial leverage through the sale of non-core assets.

Strengths

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  • My experience with Machado Meyer has been consistently excellent. The team is highly qualified, responsive and deeply committed to client relationships and capital markets advisory.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal
  • The capital markets department at Machado Meyer is truly excellent. They are consistently diligent in overseeing every stage of the process.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal
  • Machado Meyer's service is excellent, the responses are always fast, and partners remain accessible throughout. The capital market team's expertise is impressive.

    Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Alessandra de Souza Pinto
    Band 5Alessandra de Souza Pinto

    Alessandra de Souza Pinto

    Alessandra de Souza Pinto joins the equity rankings after being praised for her adept handling of sophisticated IPOs.

    • Alessandra de Souza Pinto's approach reflects the best of Machado Meyer’s legal practice. She is an ideal fit for complex corporate deals requiring integrity and excellence.

      Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingGuilherme Azevedo
    Up and ComingGuilherme Azevedo

    Guilherme Azevedo

    Up-and-coming lawyer Guilherme Azevedo is experienced handling the issuance of shares.

    • Guilherme Azevedo is a skilled lawyer. He is always available and consistently focused on the success of the transaction.

      Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingGustavo Secaf Rebello
    Up and ComingGustavo Secaf Rebello

    Gustavo Secaf Rebello

    Up-and-coming lawyer Gustavo Secaf Rebello is able to advise clients on equity and debt transactions.

  • Up and ComingRaphael Zono
    Up and ComingRaphael Zono

    Raphael Zono

    Raphael Zono is a lawyer focused on debt and banking transactions in capital markets. He advises on project finance, syndicated loans, debt restructuring and infrastructure projects and supports international clients operating in Brazil. He is praised for his expertise and quality work.

    • Raphael Zono's performance always exceeds our expectations, and his ethics and legal knowledge give us certainty and confidence in achieving the desired results.

      Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal
    • I’ve had very positive experiences with him. A hands-on partner, always knows exactly what’s going on. Despite being one of the most renowned partners, he’s always available and truly solves problems.

      Capital Markets: Debt respondentGlobal

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