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Paula Magalhães

Paula Magalhães

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Listed Companies, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate

Career

Partner in Demarest's Listed Companies, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate practice areas, Paula Magalhães holds a bachelor's degree in Law from PUC-SP and is widely experienced in matters involving listed companies in Brazil, from strategic/extraordinary matters, such as corporate restructuring, M&As involving share exchanges, OPAs (takeover bids), to the periodic obligations of such companies, given her vast knowledge of regulatory aspects involving CVM and B3 regulations. Paula concentrates her practice in matters involving general meetings and remote voting, takeover bids, reference forms, governance forms (CBGC Reports), material facts, executive remuneration, relationships and communication with the company's shareholders, requirements under B3's special listing segments and best practices in corporate governance, as well as responses to notices from the CVM and B3 and defenses in sanctioning administrative proceedings before the CVM. She also advises on matters involving Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) and public offerings of shares (IPO and Follow On). Paula also has extensive knowledge of M&As in the college education sector, particularly involving medical schools.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Listed Companies, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate

Career

Partner in Demarest's Listed Companies, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate practice areas, Paula Magalhães holds a bachelor's degree in Law from PUC-SP and is widely experienced in matters involving listed companies in Brazil, from strategic/extraordinary matters, such as corporate restructuring, M&As involving share exchanges, OPAs (takeover bids), to the periodic obligations of such companies, given her vast knowledge of regulatory aspects involving CVM and B3 regulations. Paula concentrates her practice in matters involving general meetings and remote voting, takeover bids, reference forms, governance forms (CBGC Reports), material facts, executive remuneration, relationships and communication with the company's shareholders, requirements under B3's special listing segments and best practices in corporate governance, as well as responses to notices from the CVM and B3 and defenses in sanctioning administrative proceedings before the CVM. She also advises on matters involving Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) and public offerings of shares (IPO and Follow On). Paula also has extensive knowledge of M&As in the college education sector, particularly involving medical schools.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Paula Magalhães is an active practitioner in the equity arena handling capital increases of common shares, follow-ons and registration in the CVM.

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Education - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paula Magalhães is well-regarded by clients for her transactional work in the sector. She is frequently sought out by education groups and investors to handle M&As and investment rounds.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Paula Magalhães is an authority in the field. She is well known and approachable.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Paula is a spectacular lawyer; truly outstanding. She brings exceptional value and dedication. Her decisions and recommendations are precise, giving us complete confidence in her work

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Paula made a strong impression. She speaks with confidence and clarity. Her extensive capital markets experience inspires trust. She is able to handle complex private equity cases with ease.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Paula Magalhães demonstrates deep legal knowledge and strong capability in handling complex transactions. She stands out for her sophisticated drafting and strategic vision.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Paula Magalhães is an excellent lawyer.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Paula Magalhães is an exceptional lawyer. She knows the company well, is highly responsive and shows strong flexibility in handling matters. She also knows when to be firm when the situation requires it.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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