Department profile
Pinheiro Guimarães

Investment Funds

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Pinheiro Guimarães

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About

Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães

Pinheiro Guimarães renders legal services to lead underwriters, structurers, investors, asset management companies, top management, companies seeking funding through securitization deals involving investment funds and other participants in the investment funds industry. The services consist of advising as to the structure, regulatory and tax evaluation, constitution and distribution of quotas of investment funds, as well as advice with respect to the investments carried out by the investment funds. Pinheiro Guimarães counsels its clients with respect to all kinds of investment funds, focusing especially on structured transactions, particularly those including credit rights investments funds (FIDCs), funds for investment in equity (FIPs), real estate investments funds (FIIs), infrastructure investment funds (FI-Infra), agribusiness investment fund (FIAGRO), funds for financing the national cinematographic industry (FUNCINES) and non-standard credit rights investments funds (FIDCs – NP), among others.Pinheiro Guimarães has extensive experience in the structuring of investment funds to meet specific demands of clients, with documentation and structure developed especially for each transaction. Advising the clients in this regard includes identifying the best vehicle to meet the specific needs of each transaction, whether a securitization, private equity or structured finance transaction. 

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Guimarães maintains a busy department with a solid track record representing clients in structured funds. It is well equipped to handle mandates ranging over fund-raising matters, receivables and private equity structuring. Clients also benefit from the law firm's footprint in the capital markets arena to advise on quota issuance.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinheiro Guimarães assisted Pátria Investimentos, as fund manager, with the issuance and public offering of quotas of Pátria Infra Crédito Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios under the automatic registration rite, in the amount of BRL780 million.

Strengths

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  • I truly appreciate their work. Pinheiro Guimarães consistently offer strategic perspectives on risks, which has helped us avoid future issues.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • Pinheiro Guimarães is a reliable and strategic partner, particularly when navigating complex transactions.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • Pinheiro Guimarães' team is committed to deeply understanding the problem in order to deliver effective solutions. The experience and expertise of the lawyers make this process even more efficient.

    Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paula Pessôa
    Band 2Paula Pessôa

    Paula Pessôa

    Paula Pessôa has well-established experience in the area of securitisation, FIDC and credit funds. She is experienced and well-versed in a range of additional transactional matters.

    • Paula Pessôa is an outstanding lawyer with extensive experience and a high level of insight in complex cases.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
    • Paula is one of the most experienced and important lawyers in the structuring of investment funds in Brazil.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
    • Paula is our main point of contact at the firm. She is an exceptionally helpful professional with strong technical expertise.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
    • She has a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and addresses structural fund issues with precision. A trusted resource for complex questions and a key figure when high-level execution is required.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchDan Cogan Grossman
    Associates to watchDan Cogan Grossman

    Dan Cogan Grossman

    Dan Cogan Grossman is highly regarded by clients in the investment funds sector for providing comprehensive support at every phase of their projects. His ability to navigate complex issues and deliver tailored solutions has earned him significant praise and recognition within the industry.

    • Dan Cogan Grossman is a talented lawyer focused on bringing security and efficiency to the clients he advises.

      Investment Funds respondentGlobal

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