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Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva

Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by TozziniFreire

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Capital Markets

Corporate Law and Foreign Investment

Mergers and Acquisitions

Career

Gustavo Rugani, a partner at TozziniFreire in the Capital Markets and Corporate practices, has more than 20 years of experience and is recognized as one of Brazil's leading references in the sector. Known for his work on large-scale transactions and for advising publicly-held companies on strategic matters, Gustavo brings unique expertise to his practice areas. His work includes the design, analysis, and implementation of complex capital markets transactions, as well as advisory support in the structuring, planning, and execution of mergers and acquisitions. He also acts in corporate reorganizations, corporate governance matters, and represents companies and executives before regulatory agencies.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Capital Markets, Corporate Law and Foreign Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions

Career

Gustavo Rugani, a partner at TozziniFreire in the Capital Markets and Corporate practices, has more than 20 years of experience and is recognized as one of Brazil's leading references in the sector. Known for his work on large-scale transactions and for advising publicly-held companies on strategic matters, Gustavo brings unique expertise to his practice areas. His work includes the design, analysis, and implementation of complex capital markets transactions, as well as advisory support in the structuring, planning, and execution of mergers and acquisitions. He also acts in corporate reorganizations, corporate governance matters, and represents companies and executives before regulatory agencies.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva holds a strong track record in the capital markets practice acting on a variety of mandates, particularly handling sophisticated debenture issuances and cross-border follow-on, CRIs and CRAs.

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva of TozziniFreire displays the capabilities, profound understanding and expertise to deal with corporate governance mandates, as well as with transactional issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva is a highly skilled practitioner with deep legal expertise. His strategic approach inspires confidence, and his accessibility makes him a trusted advisor.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • One of the top practitioners in equity, Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva's expertise makes a real difference in complex transactions.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva is a key reference in the field.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Gustavo is excellent, one of the best lawyers I have ever seen. He is very calm, has vast knowledge and experience, and understands matters in great depth.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions
  • An excellent professional, distinguished in both client service and technical and commercial knowledge.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions
  • Gustavo is a unique professional in the sector.

    Corporate/Commercial: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions

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