Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil
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Trench Rossi Watanabe advises clients in M&A transactions of all industries as well as in a variety of corporate matters. The firm is recognized by its long standing track record in local and multijurisdictional M&A deals and sophisticated corporate reorganization transactions, assisting Fortune 500 international companies from several countries in making local and cross-border projects. In addition, the firm distinguishes itself as a result of a well-rounded team of highly qualified lawyers who gained significant professional experience in Brazil and abroad during their career. As a result, the firm's Corporate/M&A practitioners are trusted advisors to entrepreneurs when establishing and/or expanding their business in Brazil as well as structuring and implementing their outbound business plan in a variety of other countries. Constantly knowledgeable and updated about corporate legal aspects and regulations in Brazil and abroad, the firm's Corporate/M&A practitioners gained notable reputation in multijurisdictional transactions due to its ability to address sophisticated legal matters in a cost efficient manner. Finally, the team has industries experts with in-depth knowledge of the complexities and specific requirements of each sector.
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Full-service firm Trench Rossi Watanabe is skilled in acting on diverse corporate mandates ranging from share acquisitions and joint ventures to due diligence and reorganisations. The firm's impressive client portfolio comprises major players from the food, consumer goods, agribusiness, and oil and gas industries. It also benefits from its association with international firm Baker McKenzie to advise on cross-border transactions.
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Trench Rossi advised Ares Management Corporation on the acquisition of
the international business of GLP Capital Partners Limited.
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Trench Rossi stands out for its strong international reach and cross-border capabilities, positioning itself as a preferred choice for multinational clients operating in Brazil.
Trench Rossi's partners' experience and ability to find creative solutions were key throughout the process. This is a very experienced team.
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Anna Tavares de Mello is well regarded by clients and market analysts for her practice handling cross-border operations and corporate restructuring mandates.
Anna Tavares de Mello is a role-model in M&A that involve high sophistication. She manages to handle different kinds of transactions where commercial vision and strategic insight are important.
Anna Mello is a very experienced lawyer and partner. She is very good in difficult negotiations and she helped us to manage complex situations. She was always available providing very good advice.
Cristina de Freitas Bueno holds experience dealing with M&A operations, acting on the negotiation, structuring and drafting the documents of the deal. She also has experience as a former investment banker.
Cristina de Freitas Bueno is a professional with extraordinary experience. This allows her to bring a specialised view to each transaction.
Cristina Bueno brings not only deep transactional expertise but also a distinctive financial perspective shaped by her experience with investment banks.
Partner Daniel De Miranda Facó demonstrates skills in dealing with complex M&A mandates. He is able to act on cross-border deals on behalf of national and international clients.
Daniel stands out among other lawyers I've worked with.
Partner Mauricio Pacheco is often seen advising clients on corporate mandates, including contractual, regulatory and compliance issues. He also is able to act on M&A.
I really like Mauricio Pacheco. He helped us a lot in day-to-day matters. He also helped us in drafting agreements.
Evaristo Lucena is an exceptional talent. His technical excellence, strategic insight and professionalism set him apart.
Evaristo Lucena is an excellent adviser, meticulous in his analysis and very reasonable in negotiations, always focusing on what truly matters. He has a thorough understanding of the regulations.
Corporate/M&A
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Cristina de Freitas Bueno
View profile of Cristina de Freitas BuenoEvaristo Lucena
View profile of Evaristo LucenaAnna Tavares de Mello
View profile of Anna Tavares de MelloDaniel De Miranda Facó
View profile of Daniel De Miranda FacóMauricio Pacheco
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