Moreira Menezes, Martins Advogados

Founded in 2014 and initially headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the firm expanded its presence in 2021 by opening a second office in São Paulo, in order to be closer to its client base.

The firm is led by renowned name partners with distinguished academic credentials. Some of the firm’s partners are published authors and professors, and the firm actively supports academic initiatives, including the organization of congresses (Brazilian Congress on Capital Markets Law and Brazilian Congress on Commercial Law) and other events held regularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

As a boutique law firm specializing in corporate and capital markets matters, the firm delivers highly customized and sophisticated legal services, with a particular emphasis on complex and high-stakes cases.

The team's expertise spans a broad spectrum of areas, including high-value M&A, restructuring and insolvency, contract negotiation and drafting, foreign and domestic investment and divestment strategies and capital market regulation.

The firm provides comprehensive legal counsel in both advisory and contentious matters, handling disputes before courts, arbitration panels and administrative bodies, with a particular focus on cases involving the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM).

With a well-established practice in corporate law and contract arbitration, the firm is also highly skilled in securities, investment funds, risk assessment, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and financial regulation.

The firm represents a diverse range of clients, foreign and domestic, including securities brokers, financial institutions, private and public companies, private equity funds, and individual shareholders. Its experience extends across key industries such as energy, healthcare, finance, education, and oil and gas.

The Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo offices feature first-class facilities, prime locations, and state-of-the-art systems and technology designed for law firms.

In addition to the states where it has a physical presence, the firm serves clients throughout Brazil and abroad (including clients in the United States and European Union).