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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Capital Markets (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 1

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 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 the emission of debt securities, such as green notes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett assisted Raízen with the offering of green notes totalling USD1.7 billion.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher is one of the key references in the market. The team is excellent and the partners are very engaged and bring solid expertise. I really like their work.

    Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • Simpson Thacher's knowledge, experience and quality make it a very good law firm to work with. Its lawyers are really experienced and creative in finding alternatives for complex problems.

    Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • 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 also adds a lot of value.

    Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • 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.

    Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Grenfel S Calheiros
    Grenfel S Calheiros

    Grenfel S Calheiros

    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 laud his deal-making talents and his extensive US experience, which allow him to overcome cultural and regulatory differences and work as a bridge for investors.

    • Grenfel Calheiros is well equipped, fast and assertive. We work well together.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Grenfel is the main point of reference of Simpson Thacher in Brazil. He is one of the best lawyers in the Brazilian market.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Grenfel Calheiros is a gentleman and very sophisticated. He can solve any problem.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso
    Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso

    Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso

    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.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Paulo Cardoso is a very strong partner and I have only had good experiences working with him in the past.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Paulo Cardoso is the go-to person to gets things done.

      Capital Markets (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2)

Brazil

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    Grenfel S Calheiros

    Capital Markets (International Firms)

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    Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso

    Capital Markets (International Firms)

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