Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva, Brazil

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 2

Corporate/Commercial: Minas Gerais

Brazil

5 Years Ranked

Band 3

Capital Markets: Debt

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Capital Markets: Equity

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Gustavo Rugani do Couto e Silva

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Partner in Corporate, Capital markets, M&A and private equity.

Career

Specialist in capital market issues (debt and equity transactions), mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters, especially those related to publicly traded companies. His work involves structuring, reviewing terms and implementing capital market transactions. He also advises on the structuring, planning and execution of mergers and acquisitions and acts on corporate reorganizations, corporate governance, issues related to publicly traded companies and defending the interests of companies and managers in administrative proceedings before regulatory bodies. Has experience in the construction, vehicle leasing, machinery and equipment, electricity, food, education, mining, steel, sanitation, logistics and finance sectors.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) and International Bar Association (IBA).

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Partner in Corporate, Capital markets and M&A and private equity.

Career

Responsible for the Belo Horizonte unit, Rugani is specialist in subjects related to the capital markets (equity and debt transactions), mergers and acquisitions. His work is focused on structuring and implementing mergers and acquisitions (buy side or sell side, private placements, competitive bids and others) and capital markets’ transactions (equity and debt), both in the form of IPOs or follow-ons, primary and secondary, for equity transactions, or debentures, bonds, CRIs, and promissory notes and other securities for debt transactions. Has previous experience in the areas of knowledge of civil construction, machinery and equipment rental, electric energy, food, education, mining, steel, sanitation, transportation, logistics and finances.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of International Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Brazil: Transactional

Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

Band 3

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, CRI & CRA.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gustavo Rugani offers outstanding client service. He instils confidence for his technical skill and sees not only legal aspects but also governance aspects.

Capital Markets: Debt respondent
Brazil: Transactional

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