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Rodrigo Carvalho

Brazil 2025

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Winston Taylor LLP

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Capital Markets; Corporate/M&A; Banking & Finance

Career

Rodrigo concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance matters in Latin America, with a special focus on Brazil.

Rodrigo is a member of the firm’s corporate department and head of Winston’s Brazilian Affiliate. Rodrigo has extensive transactional experience in Brazil and internationally across a broad spectrum of industries. He advises clients on cross-border M&A, international debt and equity offerings, and finance matters involving Brazil and other parts of Latin America. Rodrigo also supports Winston’s US and international offices on matters relating to Brazil and the region in areas such as antitrust, compliance, disputes, investigations, and sanctions. He previously worked as Bank of America’s Head of Investment Banking (Legal Division) in Brazil. Rodrigo has worked in New York, London and São Paulo during his legal career. He is admitted to practice law in New York and in Brazil.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Carvalho is a partner at the firm with expertise in corporate transactions and governance matters in Brazil, as well as in other Latin American countries. The Chicago-based partner is noted for his expertise in corporate matters, which also involve finance and capital markets aspects - particularly international debt and equity offerings.

Capital Markets (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Carvalho has a respected in-house background. He is leading his firm's capital markets activity in Brazil and is particularly noted for handling follow-ons and consultancy work on potential IPOs.

Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Carvalho advises on complex banking and finance matters, including distressed financing and innovative deal structures. He is also experienced in cross-border syndicated lending, with a focus on sustainability-linked transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Rodrigo Carvalho has in-depth knowledge of investment banking, which makes all the difference. He is always available, spares no effort to get things done and proposes practical solutions.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rodrigo is a corporate finance all-rounder partner, who benefits from having worked as an in-house for several years. He is very present and attentive to details. I always recommend him.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rodrigo is an excellent partner, with strong commercial awareness and vision. Having previously worked in financial institutions, he regularly supports us in various situations.

    Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rodrigo Carvalho is super friendly and diligent. He is Brazilian and has knowledge of the market. A hands-on partner, he makes sure that everything runs smoothly.

    Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rodrigo's in-house experience working for an American bank gives him a deep understanding of the challenges we face. He aligns with business needs to carry out the work effectively.

    Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rodrigo Carvalho understands the level of risk appetite needed to help his clients. His seniority enables him to offer well-balanced, risk-aware advice.

    Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Brazil: Transactional

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