Chambers Review
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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
New York firm Milbank LLP maintains a high-end practice in Brazil, with key São Paulo-based partners. Its activity on a wide range of cross-border offerings is noted by market participants. It frequently teams up with local firms to act on prominent bond offerings and equity deals. Its recent work portfolio includes sustainability-linked bond issuances and IPOs.
Strengths
Milbank's partners bring experience from prior knowledge of past transactions. Its team is available and provide a high level of attention and dedication.
Milbank has a highly experienced, business-focused team in Brazil and abroad, with strong coordination and problem-solving skills for complex transactions and specialised cross-border support.
Milbank is a fantastic law firm with a sophisticated, sharp team that’s always on top of things.
Milbank's performance was excellent - I had no issues and didn’t need to handle anything. They managed the banks well and offered smart, cost-saving solutions backed by strong market knowledge.
Work Highlights
Milbank advised Citigroup, and other banks, as initial purchasers, on the offering of USD1 billion green notes.
Notable practitioners
Brazilian partner Fabiana Sakai has extensive experience in capital markets transactions and is particularly noted for handling equity work, as well as tender offer of senior notes and green bonds.
Fabiana Sakai has a great approach. She’s business-oriented and a pleasure to work with. Clients really appreciate her.
Fabiana Sakai is an excellent lawyer and highly regarded by Brazilian issuers. She is technically strong and an outstanding player in the market.
Fabiana is an excellent professional, extremely accessible and competent.
São Paulo-based Tobias Stirnberg is a strong name in the capital markets arena. He is seasoned in handling sustainability-linked notes, green and senior notes, and is also well-versed in equity deals.
Tobias has built a strong reputation in the market and is a name worth keeping in mind.
Tobias supported our bond issuance with a hands-on, focused approach, understood our needs and delivered well. He’s objective and proactive in solving issues.
Tobias Stirnberg is practical, business-oriented and highly technical. He’s very close to clients and the business, with a strong ability to navigate complex matters.
Tobias Stirnberg is very competent, reliable and always accessible.