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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: The Elite - Brazil

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Band 1

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

  • Machado Meyer advised the shareholders of Grupo SOMA on a merger that resulted in the creation of a big company group in the country's apparel industry.

Strengths

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Machado Meyer's professionals have extensive experience, differentiated technical knowledge and a positive attitude necessary to achieve results. The team is always available 24/7.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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Machado's M&A partners and the entire team are very helpful and have extensive experience, instilling a sense of confidence in the client. Furthermore, the firm has a complete full-service department.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

Machado Meyer has been able to handle complex negotiations by adding value to clients through creative solutions. Great team that is consistently aware of the key matters of the transaction.

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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 longstanding 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.

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is very experienced and trustworthy. We really have a good relationship with him.

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is an excellent professional. He's always attentive, inspiring the necessary confidence in the client, and he's always ready to answer technical questions.

I consider Arthur Bardawil Penteado to be one of the best M&A lawyers in Brazil.

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Guilherme Bueno Malouf
2
Guilherme Bueno Malouf
2
Band 2

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 Bueno Malouf provides great advice. He is one of the best.

Guilherme Bueno Malouf is always directly involved in the agreements we deal with during meetings. His level of involvement made the difference.

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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.

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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 Pallis is an outstanding partner at Machado Meyer, known for her sharp legal mind, strategic thinking, and deep expertise in complex corporate and M&A matters.

Adriana Pallis is an extremely competent professional, technically unparalleled, and highly committed. She's always focused on finding the best solution for her client, minimising risks.

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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 and representing clients from various industries.

Elie is a senior practitioner with profound knowledge of the law.

Elie Sherique is a highly qualified lawyer.

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Diana Henne
U
Diana Henne
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Diana Henne holds knowledge of M&A deals and their regulatory implications.

I really like Diana Henne because she is direct and pragmatic. She explains the main issues while being proactive and hands-on.

I think Diana Henne is 100% reliable. She is very responsive, provides high quality work, works very close to the clients and has good negotiation capability and has good business acumen.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Arthur Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2
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Guilherme Bueno Malouf
2
Guilherme Bueno Malouf
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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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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