Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Email address
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+55 (11) 3074-5700About
Provided by Mello Torres
We advise Brazilian and foreign clients on the buy- and sell-side. The foreign clients include companies investing in Brazil for the first time and that require guidance to understand the complex Brazilian legal system, as well as those expanding their activities in the country.
We support them in all areas and stages of company and asset acquisitions, assisting and coordinating all aspects of the legal due diligence and competitive processes. This includes preparing letters of intent and offers, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and other related documents, as well as support during closing and other perfection procedures.
Furthermore, we provide legal support with respect to all accessory aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, such as tax planning and analysis of complex transaction structures, in order to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and preserve clients’ business value.
Chambers Review
Mello Torres is an active boutique firm with capabilities to advise clients on an array of corporate mandates, especially those involving M&A transactions. It is equipped to assist both national and international companies from the insurance, healthcare and power sectors. It regularly acts on sophisticated investment agreements and is often sought after by private equity groups.
Work Highlights
- Mello Torres advised Life Capital Partners and XP Asset Management on structuring the Sports Media Futebol Brasileiro Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia, which raised by a private placement around BRL905 million from investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mello Torres is an excellent firm."
"Mello Torres stand out for the volume of transactions they do."
"Mello Torres is an excellent firm."
"Mello Torres stand out for the volume of transactions they do."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos José Rolim de Mello draws from long-standing experience in the field of corporate law to assist clients from diverse sectors with corporate investments and high-level M&A operations.
"A senior practitioner who remains a point of reference."