Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett maintains a strong presence in the Brazilian market advising on high-value M&A deals, cross-border joint venture agreements and innovative corporate matters, including investment rounds in the venture capital landscape. Its senior M&A teams in New York benefit from a fully equipped and partner-led office in São Paulo.
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Simpson Thacher represented Vinci Partners Investments in its completed business combination with Compass Group valued at more than USD52 billion in assets under management.
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The team was truly collaborative - we were able to get in touch at any time and communicated regularly, which I consider very important. Having a Portuguese speaker on the team was a real asset.
The team quickly understood the way we operate, adjusting its legal approach to our working style and the profile of our managers, which was essential for the smooth running of the transaction.
Their team is knowledgeable about our company and our sector. Simpson Thacher is extremely capable, agile and attentive to clients' needs.
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S Todd Crider is head of the firm's Latin America practice and is widely respected in the Brazilian market. Sources note his seniority and experience in Brazil-related matters. He is particularly well regarded for his advice to financial institutions and private equity players.
Todd is well regarded and active in Brazil.
Todd Crider is very good and well known in the market.
Grenfel S Calheiros is sought after for his demonstrated skills assisting clients with cross-border M&A mandates. The São Paulo-based partner has additional capabilities in dealing with capital markets issues.
Grenfel S Calheiros is very easy to work with as he is an aggregator. He has strong knowledge of Brazil and its market players.
Grenfel is an excellent professional, who has good technical knowledge and experience.
He is a very helpful and responsive lawyer. Grenfel has excellent judgement, always makes the most reasonable decision and knows how to navigate cross-border relations between the US and Brazil.
Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso continues to receive solid endorsement from market analysts for his involvement in M&A transactions, including asset acquisitions and equity investment rounds.
He is active handling matters involving M&A and capital markets.
Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso handles work in the region. He is a good lawyer.
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Brazil 2025
Practice area: Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Location: Brazil
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Practice area: Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Location: China
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