About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

With extensive and recognized experience in dealing with matters related to the Brazilian capital markets – mainly in handling innovative and complex transactions –, we assist domestic and foreign companies to raise funds and promote the development of their activities and of Brazil as a whole.

Over the past decades, we have participated in the most remarkable and recognized securities offerings, and in many other corporate and derivative transactions involving publicly-held companies in Brazil and abroad.

With the support of a multidisciplinary team, our capital markets practice has proven ability to handle groundbreaking transactions, ranging from very simple to the most complex scenarios.

We have developed a close relationship with publicly-held companies, main foreign law firms, investment banks, the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 S.A. - Bolsa, Brasil Balcão, the Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA) and other market players, and have also contributed actively to the drafting of regulations and to the development of the market.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a pre-eminent full-service law firm with a leading capital markets practice. The capital markets department gained outstanding recognition for its ability to handle sophisticated cross-border securities transactions, and it stands out for its activity on equity mandates, advising on IPOs and follow-on offerings. The law firm also demonstrates its prowess in the debt arena, providing counsel on the issuance of promissory notes, debentures and green bonds. Pinheiro Neto Advogados remains a popular choice among Brazilian and international investment banks acting as arrangers and underwriters. The team also acts for major corporate issuers hailing from industries such as energy, cosmetics and retail.

Work Highlights

  • Pinheiro Neto Advogados advised International Finance Corporation on the structuring of Sabesp’s privatisation via a secondary public offering of shares.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Zorzo
2
Band 2

Partner Fernando Zorzo enjoys a solid reputation for his high-end capital markets practice. He is particularly active in equity transactions.

Fernando Zorzo has deep knowledge of our structure, culture and market. He is agile and polite, and brings strong technical expertise along with innovative solutions.

Fernando Zorzo is collaborative and a pleasure to work with.

Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
2
Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
2
Band 2

Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro is commended for his involvement in sophisticated capital markets matters. His expertise covers top-notch follow-ons and IPOs.

It is extremely pleasant to work with Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro. He is always collaborative, polite and available to support.

Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro is deeply knowledgeable, business-oriented and focused on liability management. His thorough approach adds real value to every interaction.

Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro is an excellent lawyer. He is always available, straightforward and consistently effective.

Henrique Lang
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Henrique Lang
2
Band 2

Seasoned partner Henrique Lang is widely respected and maintains a track record of top capital markets' deals, including IPOs and follow-ons.

A talented and reliable lawyer, Henrique Lang transforms technical expertise into high-value client advice. He brings confidence and clarity to every capital markets matter.

Henrique Lang is a brilliant lawyer. He consistently delivers well-crafted and practical solutions.

Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa
5
Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa
5
Band 5

Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa is acknowledged for his strong focus on capital markets and agribusiness-related transactions.

Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa demonstrates exceptional technical expertise and a keen understanding of our business challenges, which instills strong confidence in his contributions.

Tiago Lessa combines technical expertise with business acumen. He is always consulted on complex matters and is able to suggest creative legal alternatives to make the business viable.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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Brazil

Capital Markets: Debt

Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
5
Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
5
Band 5
Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa
5
Tiago Araújo Dias Themudo Lessa
5
Band 5
Capital Markets: Equity

2
Fernando Zorzo
2
Band 2
Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
2
Guilherme Sampaio Monteiro
2
Band 2
Henrique Lang
2
Henrique Lang
2
Band 2