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Roberta Cherman

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets (International Firms)

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Roberta is Managing Partner of Brazil.

She advises in a wide range of corporate and financial transactions, including public and private offerings of equity and debt securities (both high-yield and investment grade debt and SEC-registered transactions), liability management transactions, restructurings, financings, mergers and acquisitions, and governance/compliance.

Roberta has extensive experience advising clients on corporate structural matters and preparing clients to become debut issuers in the capital markets.

Roberta re-joined the firm in 2017 after almost a decade holding senior positions in Europe and Brazil at Itaú Unibanco, the largest private financial institution in Latin America. Roberta began her career as an associate in the firm's New York office.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brazilian partner Roberta Cherman leads the firm's São Paulo office and has a dedicated capital markets practice. She is noted for advising important clients and has experience in high-value transactions in the equity and debt arenas. Sources note her knowledge of SEC regulations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Roberta Cherman is highly engaged and well informed about the business. She brought both strategy and solutions to our case.
Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Roberta Cherman has extensive experience and is well versed in stakeholder engagement. She prepares thoroughly for discussions and is highly detail-oriented. No topic ever slips past her.
Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Roberta is a key player in Brazil, with significant influence in the region. She is recognised as a point of reference in the market. She also has strong experience in the banking sector.
Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
Roberta Cherman has strong expertise in corporate and capital markets. Her financial insights are highly sophisticated and she is deeply engaged. She's a pleasure to work with.
Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide