Chambers Review
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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Leading New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a much-admired presence in the Brazilian market maintaining a well-equipped and busy office in São Paulo in addition to its Brazil-experienced teams in New York. The firm covers the full spectrum of capital market transactions, but it is particularly noted for its handling of equity deals, including major IPOs on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and B3. The team has also rapidly built a solid track record of advising on the structuring of special purpose acquisition companies in Brazil, as well as on emission of debt securities, such as green notes.
Strengths
Simpson Thacher's knowledge, experience and quality makes it a very good law firm to work with. Its lawyers are really experienced and creative to find alternatives for complex problems.
Simpson Thacher has deep expertise. We feel confident in their knowledge and attentiveness. Their service is excellent and fast - they’re very responsive, quick and dynamic in their replies.
Simpson Thacher has a very well-established team. The main advantage is their responsiveness, agility and straightforward approach. The fact that they’re based in São Paulo adds a lot of value.
Simpson Thacher is one of the key references in the market. The team is excellent, the partners are very engaged and bring solid expertise. I really like their work.
Work Highlights
Simpson Thacher assisted Raízen with the offering of green notes totalling USD1.7 billion.
Notable practitioners
Brazilian partner Grenfel Calheiros maintains a widely respected capital markets practice advising on foreign law aspects of major equity deals in and outside Brazil. He leads the firm's São Paulo office and is admired by clients, who come forward to laud his deal-making talents and his extensive USA experience which allows him to overcome cultural and regulatory differences and work as a bridge for investors.
Grenfel is the main point of reference of Simpson Thacher in Brazil. He is one of the best lawyers in the Brazilian market.
Grenfel Calheiros is well-equipped, fast and assertive. We work well together.
Grenfel Calheiros is a gentleman and very sophisticated. He can solve any problem.
Grenfel is the name. We enjoy working with him - he’s highly technical and has a strong understanding of Brazil. He navigates the Brazilian market very well.
Based in the firm's São Paulo office, Paulo Cardoso is recognised by clients and peers for delivering outstanding service on capital markets transactions, including green notes and equity offerings.
I like working with Simpson Thacher because of Paulo Cardoso; he is exceptional.
Paulo Cardoso is a very strong partner and I only have had good experiences working with him in the past.
Paulo Cardoso is the go-to person to gets things done.