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Provided by Miguel Neto Advogados
Miguel Neto Advogados, a distinguished mid-sized firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, has been delivering legal excellence since its founding in 1990 by José Antonio Miguel Neto, who remains actively involved in the firm’s leadership. Renowned for our expertise in mid-market domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, representing both buyers and sellers in a variety of industries, with extensive experience handling deals involving both majority and minority stakes, including high-end transactions.
The firm is highly skilled in navigating complex corporate reorganizations, including capital investments and strategic joint ventures, with a strong focus on the food and beverage sector. The firm’s partners bring a wealth of experience to the table, ensuring pragmatic, cost-effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. The firm also offers comprehensive corporate services, supporting clients with post-transaction restructuring, corporate governance, and ongoing advisory services for a diverse, longstanding client base.
A hallmark of the firm is the direct involvement of its partners in client transactions, ensuring a personalized and highly experienced approach to each deal. In the past year, our M&A practice has driven growth, especially in IT, real estate, and food and beverage sectors, closing numerous successful deals.
Miguel Neto Advogados remains a trusted partner for national and international clients seeking sophisticated corporate legal solutions.
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Miguel Neto Advogados has secured a notable position in the corporate law practice on account of its M&A work, which encompasses issues involving contractual topics, compliance and regulatory matters. The team also acts on corporate restructuring and is able to advise national and international clients, which often hail from the health, technology, and food and beverage industries.
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Miguel Neto assisted Central with the 100% acquisition of an SPE owned by AZ Quest Panorama. The SPE holds exclusive ownership of a high-value commercial building under construction in São Paulo.
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Miguel Neto is very capable of solving complex matters. We were at the forefront of several of them and all were solved and clarified so that a decision could be made.
I rate the knowledge and technical capabilities of the Miguel Neto team as being of the highest level. The team not only masters the law but also thoroughly understands our business.
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Founding partner José Antonio Miguel Neto's experience encapsulates M&A and corporate governance mandates. He is able to act on cross-border transactions, compliance issues and corporate reorganisations.
Miguel Neto is a leading figure in legal expertise and leadership within the firm. His in-depth knowledge of corporate law and strategic vision add enormous value to our most complex cases.
José Antonio Miguel Neto is an experienced and extremely dedicated professional, whose expertise is demonstrated by years of experience and has been fundamental to the success of our legal matters.
Partner Juliana Miyuki Honda possesses a corporate/M&A practice that displays knowledge of transactional deals and corporate governance matters.
Juliana Miyuki Honda distinguished herself with her in-depth technical knowledge and ability to handle complex corporate matters with confidence and agility.
Juliana Miyuki Honda stands out for quickly grasping specific needs and coming up with effective legal solutions, which has made a big difference. She is also highly proactive and detail-oriented.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Provided by Miguel Neto Advogados
Ronaldo M. Assumpção Filho
Décio Andrade
Juliana Miyuki Honda
Juliana Miyuki Honda
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