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MBZ assists clients in all aspects of M&A transactions, private equity and venture capital investments, especially in connection with cross-border transactions, on both buy- and sell-sides. The services typically involve providing legal advice on strategic corporate decisions and key projects, including corporate reorganizations, formation of joint ventures and other business structures, such as bridge capital and crossover investments.

The firm also advises clients on the legal aspects of setting-up businesses and carrying out day-to-day corporate and finance activities, providing assistance in the negotiation and drafting of corporate documents such as shareholders agreements and in corporate governance matters. MBZ also helps clients navigate the regulations of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission as well as of relevant corporate and finance SRO’s.    

MBZ has extensive expertise in advising not only foreign companies in setting up their corporate structures in Brazil, but also Brazilian companies in taking their business international. MBZ’s lawyers are particularly experienced in international business transactions and regularly team up with top tiered international law firms and attorneys in key jurisdictions.

MBZ often advises clients in financing transactions, as well as in strategic capital markets matters, covering, for example, legal aspects of the client’s preparation for initial public offerings, follow-ons, and the public issuance of debt instruments.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

South Brazilian powerhouse Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza Advogados is a go-to firm for top M&A deals and general corporate matters. The law firm is known for its versatile work and is seasoned in cross-border transactions and sophisticated corporate and real estate issues. The high-performing team also handles complex financial matters. Multinational companies from the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors feature in its high profile client list.

Work Highlights

  • Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza Advogados advised Agibank on securing a BRL400 million investment from Lumina Capital Management.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Klein Zanini
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Carlos Klein Zanini
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Carlos Klein Zanini is held in high esteem by clients. Zanini has a distinguished track record in corporate law, leading complex M&A transactions and corporate contract negotiations.

Zanini is a great lawyer.

Carlos Klein Zanini is a highly recognised lawyer who brings his experience and prestige to the table.

Zanini is very well known and respected in his field.

Rodrigo Rosa de Souza
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Rodrigo Rosa de Souza
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Band 3

Rodrigo Rosa de Souza leads substantial matters in corporate law, with a strong focus on clients in the energy sector.

Rodrigo Souza is always helping in the most important decisions. He is very competent and has a strategic vision of the matters.

Rodrigo Rosa de Souza is notable for his intelligence and involvement in the development of all transactions, providing broad insights to the deals.

The very attentive Rodrigo Rosa de Souza has a great ability to articulate economic, commercial and legal concepts.

Rodrigo is a very skilled and experienced professional, which gives the client security in any negotiation.

He is a professional with an unusual strategic and business vision, very intelligent and with a great capacity for achievement.

Pedro Ricco Deos
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Pedro Ricco Deos
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Band 4

Pedro Ricco Deos is frequently sought after to advise clients on the structuring of joint ventures, venture capital deals and other investment-related corporate mandates.

Pedro demonstrates a rare combination of technical excellence, strategic thinking and interpersonal sensitivity.

He approached our deals with rigour, clarity and full alignment with our business goals. Pedro has the ability to anticipate challenges with strong technical knowledge.

Pedro Ricco Deos instils confidence and on the way he communicates with us.

Unique lawyer with impressive knowledge. Pedro Ricco Deos is a great adviser.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/Commercial: Rio Grande do Sul

Carlos Klein Zanini
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Carlos Klein Zanini
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Band 1
Rodrigo Rosa de Souza
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Rodrigo Rosa de Souza
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Band 3
Pedro Ricco Deos
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Pedro Ricco Deos
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Band 4

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