Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Machado Meyer
We take into account the market in which the company operates, its characteristics and requirements to support the conduct of business and assist in strengthening its corporate governance system. We provide advice on issues such as the composition of the board of directors, executive compensation policies, conflict of interest, review, and update of bylaws and internal rules, and other relevant issues.
Our multidisciplinary team also assists in the negotiation of shareholders' agreements, implementation of corporate restructuring projects, and drafting of several corporate documents, such as:
- Minutes of meetings
- Bylaws
- Articles of Association
- Purchase and sale contracts
- Shareholders' Agreements
- Memoranda of Understanding
We advise national and international companies of different sizes and in the most diverse industries in M&A transactions, seeking expansion, development, or divestment of their business. We provide advice to buyers, sellers, or groups of investors, offering innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of each transaction, according to the nature of the client's business.
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.
Work Highlights
- Machado Meyer advised Maha Energy Offshore Brasilon the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding in 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."
"They are excellent and showed great knowledge about the obstacles we faced. We are highly pleased."
"Everything went well. This is a fantastic law firm."
"I am entirely satisfied and feel cared for. The firm delivers two important things: technical ability and quick answers."
"They are excellent and showed great knowledge about the obstacles we faced. We are highly pleased."
"Everything went well. This is a fantastic law firm."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He has strong negotiation skills."
"Arthur knows corporate law and offers alternatives to multiple problems we deal with during negotiations. He is efficient and available, with a proactive attitude."
"He was very present during the whole operation and presented solutions to help the deal go through. He is well organised and technical."
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.
"One of the leading M&A lawyers in the country."
"A spectacular lawyer and a great person."
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.
"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."
"Adriana works with a comprehensive and broad view."
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 is very experienced and skilled in negotiations. He is quite committed and available."
"Guilherme Malouf is able to work without egocentric views and to seek conciliatory solutions, which is quite important for me during complex transactions."
Elie Sherique demonstrates solid involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions and representing clients from various industries.
"I was impressed by his level of experience. He worked in an assertive and firm way."
"Excellent professional. He is business-savvy and seeks creative solutions to close the deal."
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 on M&A transactions."
"Diana Henne is a star of the next generation."
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