Capital Markets (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Contact number
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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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson has a team of excellent lawyers well versed in capital markets and cross-border M&A transactions, and is seen in many important transactions."
"They are our go-to law firm for all subjects involving capital markets."
"Simpson Thacher's team have very deep technical acumen. They also have large transaction experience, which brings significant precedents that help solve new issues."
"Simpson has a team of excellent lawyers well versed in capital markets and cross-border M&A transactions, and is seen in many important transactions."
"They are our go-to law firm for all subjects involving capital markets."
"Simpson Thacher's team have very deep technical acumen. They also have large transaction experience, which brings significant precedents that help solve new issues."
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 US experience which allows him to overcome cultural and regulatory differences and work as a bridge for investors.
"Grenfel is very technical and combines the US style of assisting his clients with the flexibility and ability to communicate well with Brazilian clients."
"He is a point of reference in SEC-registered transactions, with second-to-none technical skills and execution capabilities."
"Grenfel is very well known in the market. I like him a lot."
"He is a senior lawyer who is very assertive. Grenfel is called to work on our sensitive deals as we trust him fully."
Up-and-coming partner Paulo Cardoso is noted by clients and peers for providing excellent service on capital markets deals. He is based in the firm's São Paulo office and was recently promoted to the partnership.
"Paulo is a young partner with a bright future ahead of him."
"He is one of the best lawyers we work with. Paulo is top of mind when it comes to US listings of Brazilian issuers and also 144a/Reg S offerings."
"Paulo is responsive, has very strong technical acumen and is diligent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Brazil