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One of the core practice areas at Stocche Forbes is the representation of Brazilian and foreign clients in all forms of corporate transactions, as well as in ongoing compliance with legal requirements applicable to companies operating in Brazil.

 

Our corporate team has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions ranging from standard share purchase and sale arrangements, to more complex transactions involving the formation of joint-ventures and corporate reorganizations. The group offers the expertise and capabilities acquired in some of the most important, challenging, innovative and complex transactions undertaken in recent years in Brazil.

 

Our practice involves domestic as well as cross-border transactions, and covers all economic sectors and types of corporate entities, including publicly traded companies. The firm is equipped to conduct due diligence covering all areas of law, and has a specific team dedicated to the coordination of these processes, both on the buy and sell side, to ensure streamlined and efficient access or organization of data rooms. Furthermore, our transaction teams work closely with the firm’s tax department in proposing structures and assessing risks, and relies on the firm’s antitrust and regulatory practices to ensure compliance with all applicable local requirements.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stocche Forbes Advogados has a dynamic corporate practice with exceptional strength acting as counsel to Brazilian and international asset management firms and private equity funds, as well as their portfolio companies, on sophisticated M&A deals. It is also known to assist publicly listed multinational corporations with transactional and regulatory mandates. It has considerable expertise in the energy and infrastructure sector, as well as in the real estate and telecommunications fields.

Work Highlights

  • Stocche Forbes advised DASA - Diagnósticos da América on combining its hospital and oncology operations with those of Amil, creating the second largest hospital operator in Brazil.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andre Mestriner Stocche
2
Andre Mestriner Stocche
2
Band 2

Andre Mestriner Stocche is a lawyer recognised by market analysts for advising important players in various sectors on complex acquisitions and corporate restructuring.

Andre Mestriner Stocche is a senior practitioner with important participation in our matters.

Andre Mestriner Stocche is a senior and very experienced lawyer.

Andre Stocche is excellent. He has great business vision and is a great negotiator.

Fabiano Marques Milani
3
Fabiano Marques Milani
3
Band 3

Fabiano Marques Milani is well respected by market analysts for handling sophisticated matters, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures, for clients from several industries.

Fabiano Marques Milani actively participated in the entire negotiation and was decisive in several stages of the process.

Fabiano Milani is a point of reference in the M&A market. He is very technical and works with deep knowledge. He has several clients but is always available to give support and provide opinions.

Flavio Meyer
3
Flavio Meyer
3
Band 3

Flavio Meyer is a lawyer praised by clients in various industries for dealing with important M&A transactions. He is also able to advise on joint ventures.

Flavio Meyer is arguably one of the smartest lawyers I've ever met.

Flavio Meyer's foresight and ability to prepare us in advance helped prevent delays and ensured that we were always one step ahead in negotiations and compliance.

Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
U
Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Bruno Rodrigues Bercito is able to act on cross-border M&A transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of agreements.

Bruno Bercito is my go-to lawyer for the most complex deals.

Bruno Rodrigues Bercito is an excellent lawyer with the experience and flexibility to deal with complex negotiations.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stocche Forbes Advogados

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Brazil

Corporate/M&A

Andre Mestriner Stocche
2
Andre Mestriner Stocche
2
Band 2
Fabiano Marques Milani
3
Fabiano Marques Milani
3
Band 3
Flavio Meyer
3
Flavio Meyer
3
Band 3
Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
U
Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
U
Up and Coming

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