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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe has a team specialized in all areas related to agribusiness, attentive to the trends in clients' interests, businesses, investments and demands. We are prepared to provide competent, objective and unique legal advice. Our specific knowledge allows us to provide legal advice on various aspects of activities, such as those related to investment strategy, including strategic or financial investment via private equity and venture capital funds, as well as through other governmental and private funding mechanisms.
Regarding environmental matters, our expertise comprises licensing, regularizing protected areas (permanent preservation areas and legal reserve areas), consulting competent authorities on compliance measures, sanitary and public health matters, negotiating consent agreements with environmental authorities, environmental management, auditing and other organizational practices.
As regards commercial and real estate aspects, we have solid experience with regularizing ownership and analysis of title chains, advising on legal restrictions and limitations applicable to rural property ownership, drafting and negotiating contracts and deeds with rural producers, technical advisers and intermediary/tolling companies in connection with all levels of agribusiness.
We are also focused on financing mechanisms for producers and other agribusiness players and related securities and tax analysis of the burdens and risks associated with each business model.
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Trench Rossi Watanabe provides advice on the full gamut of agribusiness matters, including investments, M&A and other transactions. The team also offers guidance on project structuring and assistance with sustainable practices. The firm frequently advises clients from the food, agriculture and fertiliser industries.
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Trench Rossi Watanabe represented CropLife before the Supreme Court in a case challenging tax incentives for agrichemicals.
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The combination of strong local expertise and international reach distinguishes Trench Rossi Watanabe from other firms in the industry, positioning them as a trusted partner in both domestic and cross-border agribusiness matters.
Trench Rossi Watanabe inspires a great deal of confidence regarding its industry knowledge. They strive to deeply understand their clients' businesses, allowing us to rely on highly business-oriented legal advice and support.
Trench Rossi Watanabe has qualified professionals and proven expertise in executing M&A projects in the agribusiness sector. The team also develops solid strategies in litigation disputes.
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Alvaro Gallo is a notable practitioner who is well placed to handle M&A transactions and strategic cooperation agreements, as well as tax and regulatory matters in this field.
Álvaro Gallo's ability to handle highly sophisticated technical matters, combined with sharp commercial awareness, makes him an indispensable partner for complex agribusiness transactions.
Álvaro is a helpful and competent lawyer. He has extensive knowledge of our sector and is precise in his recommendations.
In my opinion, Álvaro is one of the most experienced lawyers in agribusiness. He also has the breadth of skills and knowledge to resolve highly complex matters quickly and effectively.
Agribusiness
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Alvaro Gallo
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