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Novotny, Ney, Saldanha, Penna, Ponte, Vianna, Corrêa Advogados
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Novotny Advogados’ Corporate and M&A team, led by partners Paulo Penna and Gabriel Rios Corrêa, delivers integrated legal solutions with deep expertise in corporate law and M&A. The firm advises clients across industries on domestic and cross-border deals, combining legal insight with strong business and financial understanding.
The M&A practice covers all transaction phases: drafting NDAs, MOUs and key agreements; structuring deals with a tax-efficient approach; conducting thorough due diligence; and negotiating share purchase, subscription, option, and convertible loan agreements. The team also handles shareholders’ and quotaholders’ agreements, joint ventures, post-closing matters, and compliance with CVM and B3 rules.
On the Corporate side, the firm advises on structuring companies and investment vehicles, corporate governance, shareholder meetings, reorganizations, stock option plans, and compliance policies, among other corporate matters.
Clients include public and private companies, startups, funds, investors, minority shareholders, and entrepreneurs. Novotny’s industry-spanning experience ensures tailored legal strategies aligned with each client’s goals.
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Novotny, Ney, Saldanha, Penna, Ponte, Vianna, Corrêa Advogados is in possession of M&A experience at both domestic and cross-border levels. Its team is endowed with the skills to handle all aspects of M&A transactions, such as due diligence, compliance and contractual issues. It also is acquainted with clients with activity in the technology, real estate and retail sectors.
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Novotny assisted Kefraya Participações with acquiring 100% of Integral Health Educ, a company specialising in training and courses across various fields of science, health, dentistry, scientific research, and intellectual production.
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Novotny has an incredible ability to execute the work with fantastic client dedication, great assertiveness and understanding of the daily challenges of the business.
Novotny shows technical knowledge and excellent relationship with the client. All issues were resolved very quickly with permanent availability.
What stands out is the high degree of technical knowledge of Novotny, in addition to the direct and constant involvement of the partners in all phases of the work.
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Paulo Penna is a partner who commands M&A knowledge to advise on domestic and international deals. He also is seen assisting clients with joint venture mandates, and his finance academic background adds to his skills.
Paulo Penna is a highly qualified professional, with impeccable technical knowledge and extremely attentive and assertive advice.
Paulo Penna is a highly qualified professional with total commitment and dedication to the client.
Paulo Penna is an excellent professional, very technical and skilled in finding viable solutions.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
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