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Pinheiro Guimarães is considered one of the prominent firms practicing in the capital markets. The capital markets team draws upon lawyers with broad and recognized experience in the area, those lawyers having worked on the most highlighted transactions in Brazil over the years.

 

The firm advises a wide range of international and domestic clients, among which are publicly traded and closely held companies, financial institutions, investment funds and securitization companies. Because of its multidisciplinary culture, Pinheiro Guimarães is able to offer creative and innovative solutions, always bearing in mind peculiarities and specific objectives of each client.

 

Pinheiro Guimarães participates actively in the structuring and carrying out of transactions in the local and international capital markets, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-ons of shares and share certificates, public offerings for the acquisition of shares (OPAs), public offerings and private placement of debt securities, of structured assets such as mortgaged-backed securities (CRIs) and securities backed by agribusiness receivables (CRAs) and of investment funds, including hedge funds and structured funds, such as private equity funds (FIPs) and credit rights investment funds (FIDCs).

 

The excellence of the services rendered by the firm in the field of capital markets has been consistently attested to by important local and international periodicals.


Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Guimarães is a highly skilled finance boutique with a celebrated track record in the Brazilian capital markets. It predominantly acts as underwriters' counsel, representing major Brazilian and international investment banks. It is particularly active in debt capital markets, advising on sizeable public offerings of notes and non-convertible unsecured debentures, as well as the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds. It also showcases considerable know-how in securitisations, including the public offering of both real estate and agribusiness receivables certificates. The team is additionally active advising on some notable equity mandates, providing counsel to issuers on IPOs and secondary offerings.

Work Highlights

  • Pinheiro Guimarães represented Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional in the sale of its shares, with the matter valued at BRL4.4 billion.

Strengths

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Pinheiro Guimarães has a top-notch team across all areas. I’ve had rich discussions with them and always felt I was speaking with lawyers of the highest caliber.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Brazil

PGA's partners are hands-on and consistently present, ensuring smooth processes. Their work quality and capital markets expertise give us confidence in handling complex, high-stakes transactions.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Brazil

The firm provides confident and up-to-date insights to guide clients towards the best options. Their expert team is always ready to assess and solve challenges throughout the offering process.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Brazil

Pinheiro Guimarães excels through deep legal expertise, strategic insight and senior staff involvement in key cases, ensuring trust, quality and consistent excellence at every stage.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

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Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
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Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
1
Band 1

Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães has forged an acclaimed reputation as one of the country’s leading capital markets practitioners. His expertise covers a broad range of mandates for high-profile clients. He is frequently seen handling some of the most distinguished equity and debt offerings.

Francisco Pinheiro Guimarães keeps a close relationship with us and is always available to help.

Francisco Pinheiro Guimarães is a distinguished name in the market.

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Ivie Moura Alves
2
Ivie Moura Alves
2
Band 2

Ivie Moura Alves has well-established experience in the area of debt transactions. She is often retained by clients to assist them with the issuance of debentures, sustainability-linked notes and real estate certificates.

Ivie Moura Alves is always available, demonstrating strong knowledge of both the market and the legislation.

Ivie Moura Alves is a point of reference in the market.

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Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
3
Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
3
Band 3

Experienced partner Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães advises clients on a variety of capital markets mandates, including the issuance of debentures, real estate and agribusiness certificates.

Plinio's work is impeccable.

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Francisco Pinheiro Guimarães Neto
4
Band 4

Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães has experience in corporate finance transactions in Brazil. He advises on banking, capital markets, and M&A matters and is involved in the structuring and execution of complex deals.

Francisco Pinheiro Guimarães Neto was always available and offered invaluable insights when I needed support. He leads highly complex transactions with remarkable clarity and understanding.

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Bruno Lardosa
5
Bruno Lardosa
5
Band 5

Partner Bruno Lardosa is often seen handling public offerings of notes, non-convertible and convertible debentures and CRIs.

Bruno is always hands-on and adds real value to the transactions.

Bruno combines technical depth with a rare business acumen. He is able to anticipate risks, build robust solutions and maintain a clear and collaborative dialogue with the client.

Bruno Lardosa provides great senior support.

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Carolina Testoni Alonso Camargo
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Band 6

Partner Carolina Testoni Alonso Camargo is endorsed by clients for her adept handling of debt transactions, including the issuance of unsecured and non-convertible debentures and CRIs.

Carolina deserves recognition for her technical consistency, practical approach and ability to navigate complex structures smoothly. Her commitment to deadlines and quality delivery is unwavering.

We had a complex transaction, and Carolina Camargo was assertive, agile and creative.

I have been working with Carolina for a long time, and I don't know a more complete, firm and technical lawyer. She delivers a service of the highest quality.

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Capital Markets: Debt
Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
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Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
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Band 1
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Ivie Moura Alves
2
Ivie Moura Alves
2
Band 2
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Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
3
Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
3
Band 3
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Bruno Lardosa
5
Bruno Lardosa
5
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Carolina Testoni Alonso Camargo
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Band 6
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Capital Markets: Equity
4
Francisco Pinheiro Guimarães Neto
4
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Members

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Bruno Lardosa

Head of Department

Camila Ohno

Carolina Alonso

Pedro Barretto Vasconcellos

Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães

Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães

Head of Department