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Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Venture Capital

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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.

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Venture Capital - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 startups.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinheiro Neto advised technology and telecoms company SoftBank on its Series C investment in Blip, a conversational intelligence startup that provides smart platforms for enhancing interactions between brands and customers. The funds will fuel Blip’s international growth as it expands into Latin American and European markets.

Strengths

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  • The law firm combines robust technical knowledge with agile responsiveness and specialised expertise to navigate highly complex cases.

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  • Pinheiro Neto stands out for its impeccable reputation, which inherently fosters credibility and trust. Its team demonstrates strong capabilities in navigating complex and sophisticated matters.

    Venture Capital respondentBrazil

  • Pinheiro Neto Advogados stands out for its technical competence, the depth of its specialists, and extensive experience with complex cases, combined with a creative approach to resolution.

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  • The law firm has an unparalleled ability to connect legal issues with client needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos
    Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos

    Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos

    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 outstanding. He is always available, responds quickly and has deep knowledge of the Venture Capital sector.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • Álvaro stands out not only for his technical excellence and professionalism, but also for his availability, his calm and constructive demeanor, and his strong business-oriented mindset.

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  • Thiago José da Silva
    Thiago José da Silva

    Thiago José da Silva

    Thiago is a strong player in venture capital, particularly well regarded for his technical and negotiation skills.

    • He delivers close and highly technical support, and is a valuable partner to clients when negotiating fees.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • Thiago's calm presence is a great asset in complex negotiations, and his consistent availability is highly valued by clients.

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  • Giovana Silva
    Giovana Silva

    Giovana Silva

    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.

    • Giovanna has deep, specialised knowledge of the Brazilian venture capital landscape and knows most of the key players personally. She has become a valuable source of both insight and connectivity.

      Venture Capital respondentBrazil

    • She is outstanding. She has a lot of technical skills and knowledge of the venture capital sector.

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