Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is active in Brazil handling a range of corporate matters, including corporate restructuring. Brazilian clients admire the Philadelphia firm's efficiency and ability to drive cross-border mandates.
Strengths
Having a Brazilian partner familiarised with Brazilian law, customs and culture clearly makes Morgan Lewis a valuable option for our clients' potential issues involving US jurisdiction.
The strengths that distinguish Morgan, Lewis & Bockius are objectivity, assertiveness and efficiency. The firm displays excellent business acumen and interesting multidisciplinary skills.
Morgan Lewis' team includes many Latin American lawyers, which makes interactions quicker. We recommend them to clients looking to establish a subsidiary in Brazil.
Work Highlights
Morgan Lewis advised StoneCalibre, and its global life science portfolio company Calibre Scientific, on twenty acquisitions in a global escale, including Brazil.
Notable practitioners
Felipe Alice is familiar with M&A operations and corporate restructuring. The Houston-based partner is praised by market commentators for his dual expertise in both Brazilian and US jurisdictions in the field. He is frequently seen instructing clients from the energy sector.
Felipe Arena is focused on transactions involving Brazil. He is a Brazilian lawyer who became a partner at a foreign law firm - a testament to how he stands out in the market. He is excellent.
Felipe is an excellent professional who is business-oriented. He is a partner with multidisciplinary vision and good knowledge of foreign jurisdictions.
He is an excellent lawyer with experience in both Brazil and the US. Felipe is always very helpful and attentive, and impresses clients with his understanding of both US and Brazilian law.
