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Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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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. Our M&A practice covers lot of processes such as: planning, structuring, negotiation and implementation of acquisitions and disposals, investments, exchange or combination of equity interests or assets, organization of partnerships, joint ventures or strategic alliances, as well as any kind of corporate or equity restructuring.

Corporate

Our corporate practice spans all kinds of companies, mainly joint-stock companies (whether publicly-held or closely-held companies) and limited liability companies, associations and foundations alike. 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.

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to growing competition by increasing its capabilities. Its prime M&A team has led some of the most sophisticated deals in the country. The firm is particularly respected for advising prominent international clients with key businesses in Brazil. Its distinguished team handles complex deals and is noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also make it one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues.

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Work Highlights

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Pinheiro Neto advised 3M on a cross-border spin-off transaction to segregate its healthcare business into a separate vehicle that became a publicly traded corporation named Solventum.

Strengths

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Pinheiro Neto's professionals have the capacity and experience to deal with complex business issues. They possess vast knowledge and experience.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
One of the key strengths that distinguishes Pinheiro Neto is its one-stop-shop approach, which ensures seamless coordination across all legal disciplines.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Pinheiro Neto provides clear and straightforward advice, full availability at all times and knowledge of different aspects of the law.
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Notable Practitioners

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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Alexandre Bertoldi
Alexandre Bertoldi is a senior statesperson and has experience working with a portfolio of clients consisting of family businesses in the national and international landscape.
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Band 1
Band 1
Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr draws from his long-standing experience in complex M&A transactions to advise highly notable clients from sectors such as insurance and car rental. He handles high-value deals involving publicly listed companies as well as strategic joint ventures.
Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr stands out not only for his deep technical and practical knowledge of matters, but mainly because of his solid understanding of our business.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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Band 1
Band 1
Fernando Alves Meira
Fernando Alves Meira is one of the driving forces in Pinheiro Neto's prime M&A team and beyond. He leads sophisticated cross-border transactions and some of the most high-value deals in the country.
Fernando Alves Meira is a highly qualified professional with extensive business experience.
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Band 3
Band 3
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is well regarded in the market for his long-standing practice representing clients from various sectors, such as telecommunications and oil and gas, in sophisticated M&A mandates involving complex transactions, high-value joint acquisitions and judicial reorganisations.
Marcelo Viveiros de Moura was always extremely helpful. From day one, he actively participated in every call, regardless of the importance.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Marcelo Moura is great. He is an excellent lawyer.
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Band 4
Band 4
Miguel Tornovsky
Miguel Tornovsky has a solid reputation for advising clients on complex matters involving private equity investments, corporate transactions, disputes and reorganisations.
Miguel Tornovsky communicates well; he is responsive and trustworthy. We have a smooth relationship because he solves matters quickly and gives good, sound advice.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Miguel Tornovsky is exceptional, we completely trust him. He is a practitioner who can be compared to the best at an international level. He is deeply involved in the matters.
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Band 5
Band 5
Eduardo Paoliello
Partner Eduardo Paoliello has cultivated a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A operations, including regulatory and compliance issues.
Eduardo Paoliello is our go-to partner in our relationship with the firm, and we could not be more satisfied with his work.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Eduardo Paoliello is knowledgeable about different topics, and he is always available to provide clear advice.
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Band 5
Band 5
Henry Sztutman
Henry Sztutman is recognised in the market for leading highly sophisticated M&A transactions. He represents publicly held companies in high-end mergers, cross-border corporate reorganisations and private equity investments.
Henry Sztutman is extremely approachable, informed and pragmatic in his interactions. He is able to drive business fluidly.
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Band 5
Band 5
Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
Partner Joamir Muller Romiti Alves is well regarded in the market for advising noteworthy clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.
Joamir Alves has technical skills beyond business awareness. He has a complete vision of all aspects regarding M&A. He is also always available.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Joamir Muller Romiti Alves stood out for his exceptional leadership, availability, and ability to simplify complex issues. He played a central role in coordinating the entire legal team.
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Foreign expert for China
Foreign expert for China
Nancy Tsui Chung
Nancy Tsui Chung speaks Chinese and acts as head of the China desk of the firm. She has focused her practice on M&A in the energy and oil and gas industries, where she is able to assist important Chinese clients.
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Foreign expert for Japan
Foreign expert for Japan
Yuka Ono
Yuka Ono is a member of the Japan desk of the firm. She has working experience in Japan, including in investment banks. She speaks Japanese and has pursued law studies in Kyoto.
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