Paula Vieira
Brazil Guide 2024
Band 4 : Corporate/M&A
About
Provided by Paula Vieira
Practice Areas
Corporate/M&A
Career
Paula is the partner in charge of our New York office and a member of our Corporate/M&A practice area. Her practice focuses on Brazilian and cross-border M&A transactions, inbound investments and commercial contracts involving public and private companies across virtually all industries and business sectors. Paula also advises management bodies and shareholders on corporate regulatory matters. As a member of the firm’s International Committee, she plays a key role in overseeing Mattos Filho’s business development initiatives outside Brazil. Paula is also a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and is active in forums and specific committees regarding M&A and Latin American business. Paula previously worked as an international associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s New York office.
Languages Spoken
English and Portuguese.
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor of Laws
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Specialization in Business Law
Fundação Getulio Vargas
Specialization in Finance and Accounting
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Law (LL.M.)
Chambers Review
Brazil: Transactional
Paula Vieira continues to receive endorsement for her expertise and client service, and for handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is fantastic. Her availability is superb and so is the quality of her work."
"Paula invests in her clients and provides a really high level of work. She has a wealth of cross-border M&A experience and understands the market norms and pitfalls."
"She is fantastic. Her availability is superb and so is the quality of her work."
"Paula invests in her clients and provides a really high level of work. She has a wealth of cross-border M&A experience and understands the market norms and pitfalls."