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At Machado Meyer, we combine in-depth business knowledge with extensive experience in all stages of a transaction. Our lawyers are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to the most complex and sophisticated demands related to M&A and private equity transactions, appropriately managing the risks involved and helping clients to make sure decisions.

Due to our rigorous commitment to quality service, and attention to detail and commercial pragmatism, we are frequently engaged to represent clients in the largest and most transformational transactions in the Brazilian market. Our clients come to us because of our long track record of making business happen.

We advise companies, investment funds, and national and international players of all sizes and sectors on M&A transactions under any economic circumstances, whether they are aimed at business expansion, development, reorganization, or divestiture. We advise buyers, sellers, or groups of investors, offering innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of each transaction.

We have experience in investments and divestments by major strategic players and private equity and venture capital funds in companies of different profiles, including startups and technology or new economy ventures.

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is an acclaimed full-service firm with a respected corporate practice frequently retained by major private and publicly held Brazilian and multinational corporations to advise on high-value transactions. It has notable expertise in handling complex divestitures involving the privatisation of public assets. Its strong bench has in-depth experience advising on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and mergers, and is equally comfortable representing the buyer or the target. The firm also assists with post-transaction restructuring and ongoing corporate governance matters. 

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer advised Maha Energy Offshore Brasil on the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding amid the context of a potential merger operation.

Strengths

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I am entirely satisfied and feel cared for. The firm delivers two important things: technical ability and quick answers.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Everything went well. This is a fantastic law firm.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

They are excellent and showed great knowledge about the obstacles we faced. We are highly pleased.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is a lawyer recognised for his long-standing transactional practice. He advises high-level clients from the oil and gas, education and retail sectors, among others, on high-value M&A and corporate matters.

Arthurs knows corporate law and offers alternatives to multiple problems we deal with during negotiations. He is efficient and available, with a proactive attitude.

He has strong negotiation skills.

He was very present during the whole operation and presented solutions to help the deal go through. He is well organised and technical.

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Mauro Cesar Leschziner
2
Mauro Cesar Leschziner
2
Band 2

Mauro Cesar Leschziner is a lawyer respected for his solid involvement representing major Brazilian companies in high-end national and cross-border transactions, M&A, divestments and more.

Spectacular lawyer and great person.

One of the leading M&A lawyers in the country.

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Adriana Pallis
3
Adriana Pallis
3
Band 3

Adriana Pallis leads high-value corporate mandates for clients in a wide range of sectors. She is able to handle matters such as M&A, divestments and other sophisticated transactions.

Adriana works with a comprehensive and broad view.

Whenever I have a highly complex M&A transaction, I just call Adriana because of her seniority and professionalism. She is able to navigate different time zones and jurisdictions.

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Guilherme Bueno Malouf
3
Guilherme Bueno Malouf
3
Band 3

Guilherme Bueno Malouf is well-regarded in the market for his solid experience representing important companies in high-end corporate matters, dealing with M&A, divestments and complex transactions.

Guilherme Malouf is able to work without egocentric views and to seek conciliatory solutions, which is quite important for me during complex transactions.

Guilherme is very experienced and skilled in negotiations. He is quite committed and available.

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Elie J Sherique
6
Elie J Sherique
6
Band 6

Elie Sherique demonstrates solid involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions representing clients from various industries.

Excellent professional. He is business-savvy and seeks creative solutions to close the deal.

I was impressed by his level of experience. He worked in an assertive and firm way.

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Diana Henne
U
Diana Henne
U
Up and Coming

Up and coming partner Diana Henne makes her ranking debut after being praised for her knowledge of M&A deals and their regulatory implications.

I really like the work that Diana Henne does in M&A transactions.

Diana Henne is a star of the next generation.

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Ivandro Maciel Sanchez Junior
F
Ivandro Maciel Sanchez Junior
F
Foreign Expert
Ivandro Maciel Sanchez Junior is co-head of the LATAM-Iberian desk of the firm. He has gathered expertise on Spain by the work he performed for a year at Cuatrecasas, an important Spanish law firm. He is also acquainted with Spanish clients and is able to speak their language.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A
Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2
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Mauro Cesar Leschziner
2
Mauro Cesar Leschziner
2
Band 2
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Adriana Pallis
3
Adriana Pallis
3
Band 3
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Guilherme Bueno Malouf
3
Guilherme Bueno Malouf
3
Band 3
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Elie J Sherique
6
Elie J Sherique
6
Band 6
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Diana Henne
U
Diana Henne
U
Up and Coming
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Ivandro Maciel Sanchez Junior
F
Ivandro Maciel Sanchez Junior
F
Foreign expert for Spain
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