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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

New York firm 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher assisted Compass Group with its sale of its subsidiary to GPS Participações e Empreendimentos. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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S Todd Crider
2
S Todd Crider
2
Band 2

Highly experienced and much-admired partner Todd Crider is head of the firm's Latin America practice. He 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.

Lovely to work with, he is very smart.

Grenfel S Calheiros
3
Grenfel S Calheiros
3
Band 3

São Paulo-based partner Grenfel Calheiros joins the rankings this year due to his demonstrated skills assisting clients with cross-border M&A mandates. He has additional capabilities to deal with capital market issues.

I had never worked with such dedicated and specialised M&A lawyer.

Grenfel is impeccable.

Grenfel is an excellent lawyer.

Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso
3
Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso
3
Band 3

Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso continues to receive solid endorsement from market analysts for his involvement in M&A transactions.

Paulo Cardoso is a trusted partner and a great professional.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

S Todd Crider
2
S Todd Crider
2
Band 2
Grenfel S Calheiros
3
Grenfel S Calheiros
3
Band 3
Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso
3
Paulo Fernando de Menezes Cardoso
3
Band 3