Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, to handle significant M&A transactions.

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his long-standing experience dealing with highly sophisticated deals. He is frequently summoned by high-profile clients to advise on sophisticated corporate reorganisations and complex M&A transactions.

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is known for advising clients from a wide range of sectors, including banking, pulp and paper and energy, on sophisticated matters such as major mergers and acquisitions and sale of minority stakes.

Paula Vieira is the partner leading our New York office and a member of the Corporate/M&A practice. 

Paula continues to receive endorsement for her expertise and client service, and for handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

João Marcelino Cavalcanti Júnior focuses his practice on corporate transactions and advising Brazilian and non-Brazilian companies and investors on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations, and divestitures across multiple industries in Brazil, with specialist expertise in Spain.

Tomás Borges Neiva is a dual-qualified lawyer in Brazil and Spain, with extensive expertise in handling cross-border transactions involving Spain, Brazil, and other countries in Latin America.