About

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Winston & Strawn’s São Paulo office reflects the firm’s long-term investment in Brazil and the significant commitment of Winston’s Latin America practice group members to the country over many decades. Our fully bilingual São Paulo-based attorneys represent clients on corporate and M&A transactions. They also act as a relationship touch point for global clients looking to expand into Brazil, ensuring an integrated and seamless service. Our São Paulo attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the region’s legal, cultural, political, regulatory, and commercial frameworks, which have earned them recognition from Chambers GlobalChambers BrazilChambers Latin AmericaLeaders LeagueThe Legal 500LatinvexIFLR 1000, and LatinFinance, among many others.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn LLP is building a presence in Brazil. The Chicago-based firm maintains a solid client roster of Brazilian companies investing in assets in the USA. It also handles mergers and acquisitions involving assets in Brazil.

Work Highlights

  • Winston & Strawn represented JBS and Pilgrims Pride in the acquisition of Mantiqueira Alimentos worth USD321 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rodrigo Carvalho
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Rodrigo Carvalho
3
Band 3

Rodrigo Carvalho is a partner at the firm who has expertise in corporate transactions and governance matters in Brazil, as well as in other Latin American countries. The Chicago-based partner is noted for his expertise in M&A, corporate finance matters and capital markets, in particular, international debt and equity offerings.

Rodrigo is a corporate finance all-rounder, who benefits from having worked in-house for several years. He is very present and attentive to details. I always recommend him.

Rodrigo is an excellent partner, with strong commercial awareness and vision. Having previously worked in financial institutions, he regularly supports us in various situations.

Rodrigo Carvalho has in-depth knowledge of investment banking, which makes all the difference. He is always available, spares no effort to get things done and proposes practical solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP

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Brazil

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Rodrigo Carvalho
3
Rodrigo Carvalho
3
Band 3

Members

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Flávia Stievani

Kevin Smith

Leandro Correa Pinto

Rodrigo Carvalho

Rodrigo Carvalho

Head of Department

Sey-Hyo Lee

Talbert Navia

Talbert Navia

Head of Department

Clients

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Maha Energy

Raizen Energia

Industries

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Cable & Telecommunications

Consumer Products

Digital Assets, Fintech, & Blockchain Technology

Energy: Mining and metals

Energy: Oil & Gas

Energy: RenewablesEnergy: Renewables

Environmental

Financial Services & Banking

Food & Beverage and Agribusiness

Health Care & Life Sciences

Infrastructure

Media & Entertainment

Private Equity and Family Offices

Real Estate

Transportation