Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individual
Provided by Winston Taylor LLP
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 Global, Chambers Brazil, Chambers Latin America, Leaders League, The Legal 500, Latinvex, IFLR 1000, and LatinFinance, among many others.
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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.
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Winston & Strawn represented JBS and Pilgrims Pride in the acquisition of Mantiqueira Alimentos worth USD321 million.
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Winston comprehends our business and assists our needs with technical depth and profound understanding. The team provide accurate and timely support in our matters.
The team assist well in complex demands involving foreign laws. They focus on achieving the best results and seek to adapt to their clients' needs, which is very important to us.
Winston & Strawn's work in advising our company was performed with a high degree of excellence. The lawyers combine in-depth technical knowledge, strategic vision and a strong alignment with our objectives.
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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.
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Provided by Winston Taylor LLP
Sey-Hyo Lee
Kevin Smith
Flávia Stievani
Leandro Correa Pinto
Talbert Navia
Head of Department
Brazil 2025
Practice area: Corporate/M&A (International Firms)
Location: Brazil
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