Chambers Review

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Agribusiness - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Santos Neto Advogados is a market-leading firm with an outstanding reputation for its ability to handle sophisticated agribusiness mandates. With a deep bench, it frequently advises prestigious players from the banking, finance and food-processing sectors on complex finance transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of syndicated loan agreements and export prepayment transactions. The firm also assists clients with debt restructuring mandates and capital market transactions such as the issuance of Agribusiness Receivables Certificates.

Work Highlights

  • Santos Neto Advogados advised Avenorte Avícola Cianorte on the syndicated loan granted by different banks, preparing and reviewing documents under Brazilian law as well as on the issuing of a legal opinion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Domicio dos Santos Neto
Domicio dos Santos Neto
Star Individuals

Domicio dos Santos Neto is a distinguished authority in the agribusiness market. He is particularly highly rated for negotiation of high complexity finance deals, including export prepayment loans, funded participation agreements and the issuance of Agribusiness Receivables Certificates.

Domicio's reputation is not only that of a sector specialist, but also that of an honest person who is always available.

Domicio's performance is marked by analytical clarity, precise guidance and remarkable ability to quickly understand the critical aspects involved in our business transactions.

Domicio, in our opinion, is the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyer dealing with agribusiness and banking in Brazil.

One of the greatest legal references in Brazilian agribusiness. He is very experienced and an excellent lawyer.

Domicio dos Santos Neto stands out for his exceptional technical capacity and for his strategic and pragmatic approach to the most complex legal issues.

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Fernando Bilotti Ferreira
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Band 4

Fernando Bilotti Ferreira displays an active performance representing clients in disputes regarding credit recovery and structured financial transactions in the agribusiness arena.

He stands out for his assertive and technical performance in disputes involving contracts, land issues, enforcement of guarantees, credit recovery and civil liability in the agri-industrial sector.

Fernando Bilotti Ferreira is recognised for his excellence in the strategic conducting of complex civil litigation related to agribusiness.

Fernando's solid understanding of the legal and commercial particularities of this segment allows him to anticipate scenarios and develop innovative and effective legal strategies.

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Matheus Zilioti
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming Matheus Zilioti is praised by clients for his expertise in agribusiness finance, especially involving capital markets.

Matheus takes the clients' concerns and objectives seriously.

Matheus Zilioti demonstrates a high level of knowledge and stands out especially for the quality of his work and strong diligence.

Matheus is accessible, skilled in negotiation, knows how to handle client expectations and explains complex issues without legalese.

Ranked Lawyers at
Santos Neto Advogados

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Domicio dos Santos Neto
Domicio dos Santos Neto
Star Individuals
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Fernando Bilotti Ferreira
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Band 4
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Matheus Zilioti
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Up and Coming