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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

New York firm White & Case LLP has built a leading and long-standing practice in Brazil, maintaining a sizeable São Paulo office. Its capital markets offering is one of the most sought after by high-end clients in need of assistance with US securities regulation. Market entrants encounter a distinguished international practice well versed in the particularities of the Brazilian market. Key companies and financial institutions also maintain a long-term relationship with the firm and rely on it for their securities offerings in and outside Brazil. White & Case has also built a solid portfolio of IPOs for Brazilian companies and investors in New York markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Strengths

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"White & Case has arguably the largest group of Latin America-focused partners and associates able to handle multiple cases and transactions. Their team are very dedicated to the client and are very consistent from the beginning to the end."

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"The professionals we had the opportunity to work with demonstrated deep knowledge of the subject and engagement with the team."

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"W&C has specialised teams for every legal advice needed that are always available to assist us with quick responses."

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Notable Practitioners

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Donald Baker
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Donald Baker
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Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner Donald Baker is much respected not only for his ability to handle top capital markets transactions but also for his long-term dedication to the Brazilian market. He has led the White & Case team since the early stages of Brazil's capital markets boom and was instrumental in the firm becoming a household name in the country. His seniority and experience continue to play a key role in top issuances, and clients appreciate his leadership skills, commanding presence and close involvement in deals.

"Don deserves all the recognition he has as he has a very important presence in Brazil."

"He is the foreign lawyer who has been the longest time in Brazil so he has a lot of experience. He is a point of reference, for sure."

"Donald has been handling the Brazilian market for a long time."

"Donald is a pioneer in capital markets for international firms in Brazil."

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John Guzman
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John Guzman
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John Guzman is highly admired by market participants. He is increasingly taking the helm on top transactions, being a solid presence in the firm's São Paulo office. He has built an enviable track record of high-value deals in both debt and equity capital markets.

"He is a great lawyer."

"He has been developing a great practice in capital markets in Brazil."

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Abraham Paul
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Abraham Paul is based in White & Case's São Paulo office and handles a wide range of securities offerings. He was recently promoted to the partnership and is noted by market participants for his commitment and organisational skills.

"Abraham is a young partner with a lot of experience in the Brazilian market and very esteemed by clients and opposite counsel."

"He is a great lawyer who is pro-deal. Abraham is very available and clients adore him."

"Abraham is being mentored by Donald Baker and he is a very good lawyer. His future is promising."

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Donald Baker
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Donald Baker
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Eminent Practitioners
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John Guzman
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John Guzman
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Abraham Paul
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Up and Coming
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