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Brazil: Transactional
Leading firm in Brazil:

Top figures | Brazil: Transactional

1200

Lawyers

14

Offices

1946

Established Year

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9 Global Practice Guides
Brazil

Brazil: Transactional

Overview

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A pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, Cleary Gottlieb operates as an integrated global partnership in major financial centers worldwide. With approximately 1,200 lawyers from more than 50 countries, the firm delivers actionable approaches to clients' most complex legal and business challenges. Cleary's international platform, commitment to client excellence and tradition, of collaboration and innovation earn it “International Law Firm of the Year” recognition from Chambers and Partners.

Industry sectors (15)

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Consumer Products and Retail
  • Energy
  • Financial Technology
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing and Industrial Services
  • Metals and Mining
  • Private Equity
  • Private Funds
  • Private Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Sovereign Governments and International Institutions
  • Sports
  • Technology

Capabilities (15)

  • Antitrust
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance
  • Debt Finance
  • Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, and ERISA
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation and Arbitration
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Private Funds
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring
  • Structured Finance
  • Tax
  • White-Collar Defense and Investigations

Key people

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  • Jeffrey Karpf

    Managing Partner

Work & experience

Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary delivers international depth across 70+ practice areas, spanning corporate, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, with seamless access to its global network. From landmark cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions to complex arbitration and regulatory counsel, Cleary lawyers craft first-of-its-kind solutions. Many attorneys have served across multiple offices, living out the firm's commitment to collaboration, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.

Ranked Offices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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USA - Head office

New York

One Liberty Plaza 1 Liberty Place , New York, New York, USA, 10006, New York

www.clearygottlieb.com

Brazil

Sao Paulo

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 822 10° andar [10th floor], Itaim Bibi , São Paulo - SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 04542-000, São Paulo - SP

Ranked Departments at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (5)

Brazil

  • Banking & Finance (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Capital Markets (International Firms)

    4 Ranked Lawyers

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  • Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

    2 Ranked Lawyers

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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (13)

Brazil

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    Francisco L Cestero

    Banking & Finance (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Richard J Cooper
    Richard J Cooper

    Banking & Finance (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Juan G Giráldez
    Juan G Giráldez

    Capital Markets (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira
    Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira

    Capital Markets (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Lisa Vicens
    Lisa Vicens

    Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Jonathan Kolodner
    Jonathan Kolodner

    Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

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  • Profile image of Francisco L Cestero
    Francisco L Cestero

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

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All Contributions (9)

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Top figures | Brazil: Transactional

1200

Lawyers

14

Offices

1946

Established Year

Content provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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