Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : 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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Trench Rossi Watanabe assisted Zeg Energias Renováveiswith all the corporate mandates relating to the development of a solar photovoltaic complex in the state of Ceará.
Strengths
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"Their M&A practice distinguishes itself through exceptional efficiency, deep market insight and a client-centred approach. They navigate complex transactions with precision and a proactive strategy."
"The team are really good. They provide advice as if we were their only client, because they work in detail and with quality."
"Their M&A practice distinguishes itself through exceptional efficiency, deep market insight and a client-centred approach. They navigate complex transactions with precision and a proactive strategy."
"The team are really good. They provide advice as if we were their only client, because they work in detail and with quality."
Notable Practitioners
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 has a lot of experience."
"Anna is an extremely prepared professional who is attentive to the needs of the client and has exceptional commercial and business vision."
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 is extremely competent, with assertive communication and agility."
"She has good negotiation skills: she always has all the information memorised and is able to command respect on the points that are being discussed. She is assertive."
Partner Daniel De Miranda Facó joins the rankings this year after having demonstrated 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 De Miranda Facó is a point of reference in the legal market and one of the top advisers for C-level executives in Brazil. He has an outstanding commercial awareness and technical knowledge."
"He answers swiftly and is not a lawyer who delegates all his work to juniors. He is very hands-on and agile. He is pro-business and thinks outside of the box."
Evaristo Lucena is an up-and-coming lawyer experienced in advising clients on M&A matters.
"Evaristo Lucena is a lawyer with great technical knowledge. He manages to deliver results very quickly and assertively when it comes to complex matters."
Up-and-coming 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.
"He demonstrates exceptional business acumen, consistently providing strategic insights that add value to the deals. His responsiveness is outstanding, ensuring swift and effective communication."
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