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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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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: The Elite - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads 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 does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues. 
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads 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 does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues. 
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads 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 does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues. 
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads 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 does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues. 

Work Highlights

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

  • Pinheiro Neto assisted Novartis with the spin-off of its generic drugs business, Sandoz. The deal was aimed at creating an independent company listed in the SIX Swiss Exchange market.

  • Pinheiro Neto assisted Novartis with the spin-off of its generic drugs business, Sandoz. The deal was aimed at creating an independent company listed in the SIX Swiss Exchange market.

  • Pinheiro Neto assisted Novartis with the spin-off of its generic drugs business, Sandoz. The deal was aimed at creating an independent company listed in the SIX Swiss Exchange market.

  • Pinheiro Neto assisted Novartis with the spin-off of its generic drugs business, Sandoz. The deal was aimed at creating an independent company listed in the SIX Swiss Exchange market.

Strengths

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They have great knowledge about the law, as well as about the possible scenarios derived from the contracts we dealt with.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The work by Pinheiro Neto Advogados was excellent.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

They have great knowledge about the law, as well as about the possible scenarios derived from the contracts we dealt with.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The work by Pinheiro Neto Advogados was excellent.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The work by Pinheiro Neto Advogados was excellent.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The firm has deep knowledge in the M&A field and gives fast responses. Very capable team, one of the strongest not only in Brazil but also in the world.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The work by Pinheiro Neto Advogados was excellent.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The firm has deep knowledge in the M&A field and gives fast responses. Very capable team, one of the strongest not only in Brazil but also in the world.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

They have great knowledge about the law, as well as about the possible scenarios derived from the contracts we dealt with.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The firm has deep knowledge in the M&A field and gives fast responses. Very capable team, one of the strongest not only in Brazil but also in the world.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

The firm has deep knowledge in the M&A field and gives fast responses. Very capable team, one of the strongest not only in Brazil but also in the world.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

They have great knowledge about the law, as well as about the possible scenarios derived from the contracts we dealt with.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Alexandre Bertoldi
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Alexandre Bertoldi
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Senior Statespeople

Alexandre Bertoldi is a managing partner and maintains a strong portfolio of clients, particularly among family businesses in the national and international landscape.

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Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
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Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
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Band 1

Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr draws from his long-standing experience in complex M&A transactions to advise highly relevant clients from sectors such as insurance and car rental. He handles high-value deals involving publicly listed companies and strategic joint ventures.

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Fernando Alves Meira
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Fernando Alves Meira
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Band 1

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.

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Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
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Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
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Band 3

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.

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Henry Sztutman
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Henry Sztutman
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Band 4
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.

He is a great lawyer, with a pro-deal approach.

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Miguel Tornovsky
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Miguel Tornovsky
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Band 4
Miguel Tornovsky has a solid reputation advising clients in complex matters involving private equity investments, corporate transactions, disputes and reorganisations.

Miguel Tornovsky is a strong practitioner.

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Eduardo Paoliello
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Eduardo Paoliello
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Band 5

Partner Eduardo Paoliello has cultivated a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A operations, including regulatory and compliance issues.

He works on the operation with our business' interest in mind. He is a like a business partner.

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Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
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Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
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Band 5
Partner Joamir Muller Romiti Alves is well regarded in the market for advising relevant clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.

He is excellent and outstanding. I think he is a very good lawyer.

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Nancy Tsui Chung
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Nancy Tsui Chung
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Foreign Expert
Nancy Chung 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 cater to work for important Chinese clients. She speaks Chinese.
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Yuka Ono
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Yuka Ono
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Foreign Expert
Yuka Ono is a member of the Japan desk of the firm. She has working experience in Japan, including work in investment banks. She speaks Japanese and has pursued law studies in Kyoto.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A
Alexandre Bertoldi
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Alexandre Bertoldi
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Senior Statespeople
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Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
1
Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
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Band 1
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Fernando Alves Meira
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Fernando Alves Meira
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Band 1
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Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
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Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
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Band 3
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Henry Sztutman
4
Henry Sztutman
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Band 4
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Miguel Tornovsky
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Miguel Tornovsky
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Band 4
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Eduardo Paoliello
5
Eduardo Paoliello
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Band 5
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Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
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Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
5
Band 5
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Nancy Tsui Chung
F
Nancy Tsui Chung
F
Foreign expert for China
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Yuka Ono
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Yuka Ono
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Foreign expert for Japan
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