Filipe Areno

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Band 3

Capital Markets (International Firms)

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Brazil 2025

About

Provided by Filipe Areno

Global

Practice Areas

Assists Latin American / U.S. clients in public / private offerings of equity / debt securities and M&A. Has handled 80+ offerings representing issuers and underwriters, including Raízen's US$1.3 billion IPO (the largest IPO in 2021) and BTG Pactual's multiple equity and debt offerings. M&A recent work includes two ongoing De-SPACs involving Semantix and Superbac, Mubadala's US$1.6 billion acquisition of RLAM (the first refinery to be sold by Petrobras) and Adtalem's US$465 million sale of its Brazilian educational business to YDUQS.

Career

LL.M., The University of Chicago Law School; J.D., The University of São Paulo Law School

Personal

English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Filipe Areno maintains a broad corporate practice, acting on M&A and capital markets mandates. The São Paulo-based partner handles major acquisitions in Brazil and is noted for his practice involving special purpose acquisition companies.

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Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

São Paulo-based partner Filipe Areno is a respected figure acting as international counsel on a wide range of capital markets transactions, especially deals that involve emission of debt notes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is an extremely available and approachable partner who adapts well to our needs. Filipe is quick, has a thorough understanding of practical aspects and is well versed in Brazilian jurisdictions.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Filipe Areno is a highly competent professional, with a solid background and excellent technical expertise. He acts confidently, provides clear explanations and contributes significantly to our company.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Filipe is a highly skilled professional, who is very well positioned to work on cross-border deals and projects involving Brazil. He knows a lot about capital markets as well.

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Filipe is highly approachable and readily available. He has strong practical knowledge and adapts well to clients’ needs, especially given his deep knowledge of Brazilian clients and jurisdictions.