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Machado Meyer

Capital Markets: Equity

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Since its foundation, Machado Meyer has had a prominent role in the business area, having been a pioneer and leader in the structuring of capital market transactions in Brazil and abroad, even before the advent of the current legal regime of public stock offerings. During this period, our professionals participated in the most significant, innovative, and complex transactions in Brazil. Recognized for the direct, close, and daily involvement of its partners in transactions, Machado Meyer's capital market practice is highly specialized and has professionals with extensive and recognized experience in transactions in Brazil and abroad (one-stop-shop) involving:

  • Initial Public Offers (IPOs) and Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs)
  • 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

Our professionals also advise numerous clients on various regulatory and corporate demands involving the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), B3, or other regulatory or self-regulatory bodies such as Anbima. We also represent individuals and legal entities of the most varied segments of practice in investigations, defenses, and representations in administrative proceedings before the CVM.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

Band 1

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, as well as tender offers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer assisted Engelhart CTP with its first issuance of Agribusiness credit rights certificates (CRAs) totaling BRL 8.5

    billion.

Strengths

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  • MM's partners are highly skilled to deal with the complexities that arise during the transaction. The firm values relationships and excellent service. I have always been promptly assisted.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

  • Machado Meyer's team showed great professionalism, understood our needs, and offered assertive solutions—reinforcing our trust in the partnership and its potential for real results.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

  • A close-knit and well-staffed team, with strong execution capacity across all levels, including fast-turnaround tasks and consistently deliver quality. Their experience make them a reliable choice.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

  • MM has experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the rules governing these operations and the bank’s policies. They consistently offer well-thought-out solutions that protect both sides.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alessandra de Souza Pinto
    Alessandra de Souza Pinto

    Alessandra de Souza Pinto

    Alessandra de Souza Pinto is a capital markets practitioner praised by clients 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: Equity respondentBrazil
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  • Guilherme Azevedo
    Guilherme 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: Equity respondentBrazil
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  • Gustavo Secaf Rebello
    Gustavo Secaf Rebello

    Gustavo Secaf Rebello

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

    • Gustavo Secaf Rebello is a very skilled lawyer who demonstrated a clear understanding of our regulations from the very first meeting.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

    • Gustavo Rebello is an excellent professional and valuable partner.

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  • Raphael Zono
    Raphael 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: Equity respondentBrazil

    • 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.

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