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The Banking & Finance (International Firms) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Brazil.

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Band 1

  1. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    White & Case is a pre-eminent international law firm with long-standing activity in Brazil. First-class team renowned for its extensive experience on the full spectrum of cross-border banking and finance transactions, including revolving credit facilities, export prepayment facilities, securitisation programmes and debt restructuring. Frequently sought out to represent important clients from the mining, energy, food, pulp and paper industries, as well as domestic and international banks and syndicates of lenders.
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Band 2

  1. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Davis Polk & Wardwell is an established law firm with a strong presence in the Brazilian banking and finance area. Highly admired by the market for its distinguished activity representing clients in high-complexity acquisition and trade finance mandates. Particularly lauded for its effective advice on big-ticket restructuring proceedings.
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  2. Milbank LLP
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    Milbank LLP
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Milbank has a solid and long-term practice in international financing matters in Brazil. Frequently sought out to represent important clients from the lender side. Particularly lauded for its expertise in sophisticated and big-ticket matters, including initial purchases in bank and bond refinancing, revolving credit facilities and project bond offerings.
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  3. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2
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  4. Stephen Hood & Partners
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Clifford Chance
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    Clifford Chance
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Clifford Chance's banking and finance team has solid experience working in Brazil. The firm enjoys a strong reputation representing both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of sophisticated and matters, including loan facilities in restructuring proceedings, bond issuance and export credit facilities.
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Norton Rose Fulbright's banking and finance team is gaining strong recognition in Brazil. The firm has a well-known reputation for representing especially borrowers in a wide range of matters, including export and trade finance.
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Band 4

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    Arnold & Porter
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Arnold & Porter is an international law firm located in global hubs of financial, government and business activity, with particular expertise in structured finance and securitisation transactions. It has a track record of representing governmental bodies and state-owned companies, as well as numerous private sector corporations and financial institutions.

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  2. Proskauer Rose
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    Proskauer Rose
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Proskauer Rose's banking and finance team is recognised for its work in corporate finance, including leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing. It has experience in private credit and fund finance, representing both lenders and borrowers. It also handles asset-based lending and distressed finance. Additionally, the team provides guidance on financial regulations.

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  3. Winston & Strawn LLP
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    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Banking & Finance (International Firms)
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Winston & Strawn LLP's banking and finance team is known for its expertise in handling complex cross-border transactions, particularly between Brazil and other jurisdictions such as the US and China. The team is highly regarded for its ability to navigate challenging regulatory landscapes, providing comprehensive advice on corporate finance, acquisition finance and regulatory compliance.

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