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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
VBSO Advogados offers a notable practice group predominantly acting as underwriters' counsel on local issuances of debt securities. It demonstrates considerable know-how assisting clients with private placements and public offerings of debentures and promissory notes. It boasts additional capabilities dealing with securitisations, including both agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates. Its client roster includes several of the most active Brazilian banks and securitisation companies.
Strengths
The firm has great knowledge and provides excellent service. I highly recommend them.
In addition to the partners' experience, the entire team, including junior lawyers, are highly engaged in the transactions, providing quick support in structuring deals.
VBSO Advogados excels through a blend of technical mastery, strategic insight and deep regulatory expertise. The capital markets team delivers multidisciplinary solutions aligned with business goals.
Work Highlights
VBSO Advogados advised Itaú BBA on structuring the public offering,
according to the procedure described in Resolution CVM 160, of the ninth issuance of simple debentures (not convertible into shares) in a single series (unsecured type) for public distribution under the automatic distribution registration system from Fleury S.A. The matter was valued BRL1 billion.
Notable practitioners
Erik Oioli is well known for his experience in capital markets debt transactions. He frequently advises on the issuance of real estate and agribusiness certificates.
Erick Oioli is consistently ahead of the deal, with a strong ability to design and discuss structures that address key issues.
Erik Oioli is an extremely qualified professional.
José Alves Ribeiro Jr. is noted for his practice in capital markets, providing advice to clients on the issuance of debentures, CRIs and CRAs.
José Ribeiro Jr. conveys strong confidence and deep experience in capital markets, especially when analysing regulatory risks. He shows excellent commercial acumen and is always responsive.
José Alves Ribeiro Jr. stands out for combining legal expertise with business insight, agility and a collaborative approach, all of which contribute directly to the success of complex transactions.
José Alves is always ahead of the business, with a remarkable ability to think through and discuss structures that address the deal’s needs and lead to a successful outcome.