
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro
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Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A transactions have become increasingly complex, challenging and sophisticated, demanding not only highly specialized technical skills, but also experience, full dedication, availability and integration of a variety of professionals with different expertise for each deal. We rely on a team of lawyers in the tax, regulatory and antitrust areas, among others, who provide full support to the attorneys in charge of the transactions handled by us.
The knowledge amassed over almost 80 years of existence of Pinheiro Neto, our history of successfully completed transactions, the quality of our professionals recognized by several rankings, as well as our clients’ satisfaction, demonstrate how much we can contribute for a M&A transaction to be well conducted and effectively completed by the stakeholders, even in competitive processes.
Corporate
We have a recognized expertise in negotiating and advising our clients on complex corporate issues, corporate governance rules, drafting of corporate documents, and attendance at general meetings, partners' meetings, and board of directors’ meetings.
We prepare and negotiate shareholders' agreements and partners' agreements, subscription agreements, investment agreements, put and call option agreements, tag along, drag along processes and the like, and such other agreements as may be necessary to regulate corporate relations. We also excel in handling corporate disputes, whether arbitral or judicial proceedings.
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Work Highlights
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Pinheiro Neto assisted Mitsui with the structuring and formation of the GEOMIT MG 1 joint venture with UVT, a company controlled by the Sugar and Alcohol Company of the State of Minas Gerais (CMAA).
Strengths
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The team is senior, committed, and capable of meeting tight timelines for risk assessment and contract drafting, supported by strong negotiation skills and credibility with stakeholders. Pinheiro Neto consistently delivers high-quality service.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilPinheiro Neto stands out for its responsiveness, solid expertise, pragmatism and strong commitment to clients, consistently delivering balanced solutions. Its performance was fully aligned with our interests.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilPinheiro Neto’s team demonstrates exceptionally high technical capability, with a deep and comprehensive understanding of corporate, civil law and capital markets matters. Beyond this technical strength, the quality of the firm’s work is truly outstanding. It handles complex issues with a high degree of effectiveness, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations with notable speed and sophistication.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilPinheiro Neto demonstrates strong technical knowledge, good communication skills, and high availability and flexibility. All the demands we have brought to the firm so far have been fully met.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is an experienced partner in the corporate field and is involved in noteworthy transactions in the oil and gas sector in Rio de Janeiro. He comes highly recommended to handle corporate reorganisation and capital markets matters.
Marcelo is an exceptional lawyer whose strategic vision, deep legal knowledge and highly pragmatic approach have consistently been decisive in leading and resolving some of the most complex challenges we have faced. He combines top-tier technical skills with remarkable business acumen, demonstrating a rare aptitude for structuring sophisticated solutions with clarity, efficiency and security. Marcelo is our trusted lawyer, and we know that when a matter is complex and requires sophisticated handling, he is the one we should turn to.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilMarcelo Viveiros de Moura is a highly skilled professional who inspires confidence through his guidance, contributing significantly to the successful execution of transactions.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilMarcelo is consistently a pleasure to work with. In addition to his exemplary technical expertise and experience, he has strong interpersonal skills and a notable ability to turn tense situations into productive discussions.
Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilMarcelo is client-oriented, always available and committed to solving problems.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Marcello Lobo
Marcello Lobo is acknowledged by sources as a key player in Rio de Janeiro’s corporate field, advising on joint ventures, acquisition of credit rights, and corporate restructuring.
Marcello Lobo is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of the corporate sector. He is very kind, proactive and always available to assist the client.
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