Department profile
Madrona Advogados

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais

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Madrona Advogados

Rankings

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Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Madrona Advogados is a top-tier firm advising domestic and international clients from an array of sectors, including transportation, construction and mining, on a variety of commercial issues. The team assists with matters relating to strategic M&A and corporate governance, boasting additional abilities advising on complex public law mandates, including PPPs and the negotiation of EPC contracts. It also represents clients in administrative mandates before CADE.

Work Highlights

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  • Madrona represented the founding shareholders of Reframax Engenharia regarding the sale of a 60% stake to Shinagawa Group, valued at approximately USD200 million.

Strengths

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  • Madrona shows availability, technical knowledge and experience. They are impeccable.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
  • Madrona's team is very skilled, competent and provides excellent service. I rate their work as very good.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
  • The main distinguishing feature of Madrona Advogados is the combination of deep technical knowledge in public and regulatory law with an extremely pragmatic approach focused on solving complex problems. The firm demonstrates a high capacity to quickly understand the strategic context of operations and translate sophisticated legal issues into clear and actionable recommendations.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Leonardo Canabrava
    Band 1Leonardo Canabrava

    Leonardo Canabrava

    Leonardo Canabrava holds experience in dealing with M&A transactions, as well as with concession agreements, including PPPs.
    • Leonardo Canabrava stands out for his technical consistency and diligent performance in managing projects. Leonardo demonstrates strong analytical and organisational skills, contributing with well-structured deliverables aligned with client needs. His performance is reliable, especially in closely monitoring issues and executing activities with quality and attention to detail.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
    • Leonardo Canabrava is a highly skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of the subjects under his responsibility.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
  • Band 2Alice Dourado
    Band 2Alice Dourado

    Alice Dourado

    Alice Dourado earns the endorsement of clients, for whom she handles M&A transactions and corporate governance mandates.
    • Alice Dourado stands out for her excellent technical skills, especially in corporate law, and for her high level of organisation in handling cases. Alice demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail and great consistency in her deliverables, which are always well structured and aligned with the client's context. Her performance is confident, proactive and reliable, making a significant contribution both in supporting on complex issues and in the efficient management of day-to-day activities.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
    • Alice Dourado is a highly skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of the subjects under her responsibility.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
  • Band 4Gustavo Magalhães
    Band 4Gustavo Magalhães

    Gustavo Magalhães

    Gustavo Magalhães has demonstrated knowledge of mandates concerning PPP projects.

    • Gustavo Magalhães is an excellent professional with very deep knowledge.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil
    • Gustavo Magalhães stands out for his high level of technical expertise in public and regulatory law, especially in matters related to infrastructure and administrative contracts. He combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic and result-oriented vision, being particularly effective in handling complex issues and defining sound solutions in challenging regulatory scenarios.

      Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondentBrazil

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