Helen Naves
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Banking & Finance: Regulatory
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About
Provided by Helen Naves
Practice Areas
Corporate, banking, and finance
Career
Founding partner Helen Naves practices in the areas of corporate, banking, and finance and holds dual qualification in the State of São Paulo (Brazil) and New York State (USA). For over two decades, she worked as part of the legal team of leading multinational financial institutions and as a partner in some of the most prestigious law firms in Brazil. Helen Naves' practice includes specific advice in banking regulations, corporate law, and capital markets, advising financial institutions and companies in debt financing and capital markets transactions, as well as assisting in the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of banking contracts, guarantees and other financial instruments, including derivatives, futures, and other cross-border financial investments.
Personal
In addition to her leading banking and finance practice, Helen holds leadership positions such as senior vice-chair of the New York State Bar Association’s International Section and co-president of the Brazil Chapter of the Fordham Law alumni. Helen holds a bachelor's degree in Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), a postgraduate degree in Securities Law, a Master’s in Commercial Law from USP, and an LL.M. in Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law from Fordham University School of Law.
Chambers Review
Global
Helen Naves has earned the recognition of clients and peers regarding her regulatory banking practice, which, among other issues, deals with the review and structure of new products and analysis of service agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have always felt extremely comfortable having Helen with me in banking transactions."
"Senior lawyer with extensive experience in the framework of the financial system."
"Helen brings knowledge and experience from big firms to the table."
"Naves has demonstrated consolidated knowledge in her area of expertise."
"I have always felt extremely comfortable having Helen with me in banking transactions."
"Senior lawyer with extensive experience in the framework of the financial system."
"Helen brings knowledge and experience from big firms to the table."
"Naves has demonstrated consolidated knowledge in her area of expertise."