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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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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Novotny advised Ancar Ivanhoe Group on the strategic acquisition of two entities that were held by the CPPIB Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paulo Penna
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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.

He is an excellent corporate lawyer.

He is an extremely capable and talented professional who works with solid technical skills and large experience.

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