Investment Funds
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
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+55 11 3247 8400About
Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Our dedicated investment funds and structured finance practice stands out for counselling and representing clients in convoluted and multifaceted transactions, which require not only unparalleled knowledge of the investment fund’s and capital market’s regulatory framework but also flexibility and a holistic perspective of the client’s industry and business.
The team has a cutting-edge approach to traditional investment fund structures, asset managers and other market infrastructure players, combining incomparable experience and proficiency in this market with other strong areas/industries of expertise of our firm – such as private equity, venture capital, tax, securities law, banking, antitrust, litigation, financial restructuring and credit recovery, payment industry, compliance, ESG, among others. This mix has resulted in an innovative and versatile practice, delivering exceptional and unrivalled legal service.
The team has developed an integrative approach to our client’s business, being able to create dynamic legal investment arrangements, as well as to easily identify room for improvement in the client’s legal structure.
Chambers Review
Pinheiro Neto Advogados has a lengthy track record of acting on investment vehicles, including private equity, exchange-traded and real estate funds. The team is particularly noted for its regulatory strength and has experience acting on innovative fund structures. International private equity players rely on the firm for investment in Brazil. The team also benefits from Pinheiro Neto's formidable relationship with investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Pinheiro Neto advised Mercado Pago and Mercado Crédito, the Brazilian digital banking and credit arms of e-commerce Mercado Livre, on structuring their investment fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our needs were complex, and we successfully navigated these challenges with Pinheiro Neto's assistance."
"Innovative and sophisticated solutions are central to Pinheiro Neto's value proposition."
"I always feel very at ease working with them."
"Our needs were complex, and we successfully navigated these challenges with Pinheiro Neto's assistance."
"Innovative and sophisticated solutions are central to Pinheiro Neto's value proposition."
"I always feel very at ease working with them."
Notable Practitioners
Caio Ferreira Silva is a respected practitioner in investment funds, advising clients on structuring of FIDC and banking credit, as well as advising on sophisticated cross-border matters.
"Caio is always available and possesses a high level of knowledge. Any question we have, he provides the solution and responds quickly."
"Caio is very practical, no embellishments or unnecessary details. He gets straight to the point."
"Caio's technical expertise is remarkable, and his innovative solutions are both simple and effective."
"He is excellent at finding responsible solutions and possesses a high level of knowledge."
Enrico Bentivegna is active leading important matters in the investment funds space, including structuring of new funds, credit solutions and FIDC quotas.