Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva, Brazil

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais

Brazil

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Capital Markets: Equity

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Band 3

Capital Markets: Debt

Brazil

4 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva

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.

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

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

Career

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gustavo is a lawyer with outstanding skills, which smooths interactions during challenging transactions, and provides a significant advantage in negotiations with other parties.

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

Gustavo Rugani has created a longlasting relationship and always advises the company on important transactions.

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

Gustavo is a brilliant lawyer, who stands out for his technical knowledge, quality of service, and ability to build a team that is inspired to deliver the same results he'd deliver.

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

He is one of the best and most brilliant lawyers. Gustavo is an excellent negotiator, technically outstanding, sophisticated, strategic, insightful and someone who achieves the intended outcomes.

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva is easy to deal with. He has strong technical knowledge, is available to help his clients, and consistently seeks for the best solutions.

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais respondent
Chambers Brazil: Regions

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: Equity respondent
Chambers 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: Equity respondent
Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva is a key reference in the field.