Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
Business success depends on an experienced team and firm grasp to face the extensive challenges that a company may face. Our professionals are prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to all demands, thereby managing the risks involved and helping clients to make decisions with the legal certainty necessary.
We advise domestic and international companies of all sizes in strategic M&A transactions for the expansion, development, or sale of their business. We represent buyers, sellers, or investors, providing legal advice to ensure legal certainty and crafting innovative solutions that address the special needs of each transaction.
We work together with professionals from other practice areas to structure transactions according to the client's needs and to conduct due diligence processes that give the client a detailed view of the critical points and the risks inherent in each transaction.
Our services include advice on:
- Purchases or sales of equity interests or assets
- Private equity investments
- Corporate reorganizations
- Due diligence processes
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
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"The senior lawyers and their teams are very efficient and the discussions always involve deep analysis of the matters. The teams we work with are 100% committed to us."
"The team is very sophisticated and responsive. They work with world-class standards and are highly commercial and results-oriented."
"The senior lawyers and their teams are very efficient and the discussions always involve deep analysis of the matters. The teams we work with are 100% committed to us."
"The team is very sophisticated and responsive. They work with world-class standards and are highly commercial and results-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Established partner Arthur Bardawil Penteado is 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.
"In addition to being technically very good, Arthur has a lot of experience in national and international M&A operations. He is very reliable and hands-on."
"He is a highly skilled lawyer and also client-friendly."
Notable partner Mauro Cesar Leschziner is respected for his solid involvement representing major Brazilian companies in high-end national and cross-border transactions, M&A, divestments and more.
"He is the most trustworthy lawyer I have ever worked with. I can highlight his judgement, which allows him to anticipate future problems."
"He understands the complexity of the deal and can be aggressive in the right measure."
Partner 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.
"She is an excellent lawyer. She has comprehensive skills."
"She is approachable, has a profound knowledge and understands the client's needs."
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.
"He is business-savvy and pragmatic. He is able to assist his clients navigating challenging matters smoothly."
"He manages to inspire trust in his clients. He is hands-on."
Up-and-coming partner Elie Sherique demonstrates involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions representing clients from various industries.
"Elie is an expert in M&A, beyond being very competent. He dealt with other parties in an objective and smooth way."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
Elie J. Sherique
Gustavo Rugani
Luciana Costa Engelberg
Moshe Sendacz
Renato Maggio