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About
Provided by Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
Practice Areas
Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães is the head of the São Paulo office and has been historically recognized as one of the leading lawyers in Brazil, not only in Corporate and M&A transactions, but also in the banking and finance and capital markets practices. His strong academic and professional credentials, knowledge of the Brazilian market, relationships with the most important players in the financial and capital markets sectors, hands-on approach and fine negotiation skills also places him on the top of the list of the most prominent lawyers of his generation. He brings his expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, debt restructuring, sale of distressed assets, acquisition finance and structuring of hybrid securities to complex domestic and cross-border M&A deals and is able to offer creative solutions resulting from a solid and impressive track record that includes several of the most relevant, strategic and cutting-edge transactions carried out in the Brazilian legal market over the last couple of decades.
Chambers Review
Global
Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães has a wealth of experience in finance transactions, including structured finance and syndicated loans.
Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães has forged an acclaimed reputation as one of the country’s leading capital markets practitioners. His expertise covers a broad range of mandates for high-profile clients. He is frequently seen handling some of the most distinguished equity and debt offerings.
Experienced partner Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães is frequently called upon by clients from sectors such as banking and capital markets to handle complex M&A mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has a strong presence in the market."
"He is a point of reference."
"I find him to be an excellent lawyer who takes care of the interests of his clients."
"He is a very thoughtful practitioner."
"He works in complex transactions. He is a good lawyer and truly competent."
"He has a strong presence in the market."
"He is a point of reference."
"I find him to be an excellent lawyer who takes care of the interests of his clients."
"He is a very thoughtful practitioner."
"He works in complex transactions. He is a good lawyer and truly competent."