Venture Capital
Brazil
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Sergio Bronstein
Brazil 2025
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados
Brazil: Transactional
Practice Areas
Corporate; M&A; Venture Capital.
Career
Founding partner and co-head of the firm's M&A and Venture Capital practices, Sergio is a senior and well-seasoned M&A lawyer, recognized as one of the most active and experienced Brazilian dealmakers in the past five years according to TTR, having closed approximately 85 transactions during such period.
His clients include companies from a full array of sectors, including technology companies, VC, PE funds, and CVCs.
He holds an LL.M. from the University of California at Berkeley, a postgraduate business degree from FGV-CEAG, and received his law degree from PUC-SP.
Sergio has also authored several papers and articles on M&A. He worked for the Latin American Practice Group of O’Melveny & Myers and Latham Watkins in NY, where he focused on transactions carried out in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Argentina, and Venezuela.
Professional Memberships
Sergio is a member of the Board of Directors of Exec – Executive Search, and the Brazilian Bar Association.
He is a founding partner and investor of InvesteFavela, an NGO aiming at investing and fostering businesses with social impact. He has been a mentor at Endeavor since 2000, recognized with the “High Impact Mentorship Award” and participates in the mentoring of InFinance M&A group of Insper.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Brazil: Transactional
Venture Capital - Brazil
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Co-founding partner Sergio Bronstein is a well-regarded practitioner advising on investment rounds and particularly noted by clients for his negotiation skills. Bronstein is also commended for providing legal support on transactional matters and mergers and acquisitions in the venture capital space.
Corporate/M&A - Brazil
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Sergio Bronstein is often called upon by clients to handle sophisticated M&A transactions and investment-related matters. He represents players from various sectors including startups and technology companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Sergio is very attentive to the clients.
Venture CapitalChambers Brazil: TransactionalHe is my entrusted person in the market. Sergio is marvellous.
Venture CapitalChambers Brazil: TransactionalSergio is a highly capable and technical lawyer.
Venture CapitalChambers Brazil: TransactionalI think Sergio is an outstanding lawyer and so easy to work with.
Venture CapitalChambers Brazil: TransactionalSergio Bronstein stands out for his ability to lead negotiations with clarity, pragmatism and focus.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: TransactionalSergio Bronstein's work extends far beyond the legal aspect. He supports us on all fronts, from strategic business design, to the negotiation table, to governance structuring.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
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