Venture Capital
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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With unique characteristics and different risks and opportunities from those found by foreign investors, the Brazilian business environment must be understood based on its particularities.
For this reason, besides actively participating in the venture capital and startups market in Brazil, we work to establish a relationship of trust among all parties, in order to find excellent legal solutions for this rapidly developing industry.
We represent national and international founders, angel investors, startups and venture capital and corporate venture funds at all stages of the project, from the definition of the investment structure to the sale of assets.
With teams specialized in all Business Law areas, we advise clients also in crisis situations that may occur in high-risk investments, such as: disputes between partners, compliance, environmental issues, tax contingencies, judicial reorganization, among others.
Chambers Review
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is one of Brazil's most acclaimed full-service firms, and it has built a leading FinTech practice which has spurred the rapid development of this industry in the country. The firm also benefits from its highly sophisticated financial team to support venture capital investors throughout all investment rounds. Major international players rely on the firm to structure funds in Brazil and target the most promising start-ups.
Work Highlights
- Pinheiro Neto assisted tech start-up Pismo, which was acquired by the payment card services giant Visa, in a high-stake deal worth USD1 billion.
Strengths
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"Pinheiro Neto is a point of reference in capital markets. We always seek their assistance before investing."
"I think they are very good because they are very diligent."
"Pinheiro Neto are excellent handling capital markets matters and they are our go-to firm for complex transactions."
"Pinheiro Neto is a point of reference in capital markets. We always seek their assistance before investing."
"I think they are very good because they are very diligent."
"Pinheiro Neto are excellent handling capital markets matters and they are our go-to firm for complex transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Álvaro Uliani dos Santos is valued by clients for his in-depth knowledge and negotiation skills. Santos is well regarded for his precise legal work, acting inshore and offshore, and advising on venture capital investments and the creation of joint ventures.
"Álvaro is a lawyer experienced in handling complex issues. For us it is essential to have him."
Thiagois a strong player in venture capital, particularly well regarded forhis technical and negotiation skills.
"Thiago is very pro-deal, he is the type of lawyer I like to work with. He uses deep technical knowledge to accommodate the interests of the parties involved."
Associate-to-watch Giovana Silva is an active player in the venture capital market. She enjoys a great reputation among her peers, who endorse the high quality of her work, her in-depth knowledge and her solid activity in this field. Silva is active assisting clients with investment rounds and joint ventures.
"I know everything will be fine when Giovana is involved."
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