Ranking tables
Capital Markets (International Firms) | Brazil: Transactional
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 4 Years Ranked- White & Case LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Milbank LLP
- Clifford Chance 4 Years Ranked
- Winston & Strawn LLP 2 Years Ranked
- A&O Shearman
- Hogan Lovells
- Linklaters
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Francesca Odell Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP17 Years Ranked- John Guzman White & Case LLP12 Years Ranked
- Grenfel S CalheirosSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Manuel GarciadiazDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Juan G Giráldez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP15 Years Ranked- Fabiana SakaiMilbank LLP
- Tobias StirnbergMilbank LLP
Jonathan Mendes de Oliveira Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked- Jonathan Zonis Clifford Chance US LLP9 Years Ranked
- Patrick Jackson Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- Filipe ArenoSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- J. Mathias von BernuthSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Paulo Fernando de Menezes CardosoSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Roberta ChermanA&O Shearman
- Abraham Paul White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rodrigo Carvalho Winston & Strawn LLP4 Years Ranked
- Isabel CarvalhoHogan Lovells
- Jonathan LewisHogan Lovells
- Matthew PoulterLinklaters
All Departments profiles
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1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a top-class New York firm with a consolidated presence in the Brazilian market. It is frequently seen acting for top Brazilian companies in international capital markets offerings. The team is frequently sought after to handle American Depositary Receipts mandates. It also has an active practice in the equity space, handling IPOs of Brazilian companies on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, as well as follow-ons. In addition, the team has experience with the issuance of government bonds, global and senior notes in the international market.
1 White & Case LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedNew York firm White & Case LLP has built a leading and longstanding practice in Brazil, maintaining a sizeable São Paulo office. Its capital markets offering is one of the most sought after by high-end clients in need of assistance with USA securities regulation. Market entrants encounter a distinguished international practice well versed in the particularities of the Brazilian market. Key companies and financial institutions also maintain a long-term relationship with the firm and rely on it for their securities offerings in and outside Brazil. White & Case has also built a solid portfolio of IPOs for Brazilian companies and investors in New York markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.
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3 Clifford ChanceCapital Markets (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedEnglish magic circle firm Clifford Chance LLP maintains a respected presence in Brazil. Its team covers the full spectrum of capital markets mandates and is particularly sought after by banks and financial institutions tapping the international market or working as underwriters in prominent cross-border offerings. It is also noted for handling innovative matters, including SPACs and sustainability-linked bonds.
3 Winston & Strawn LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSão Paulo-based Winston & Strawn LLP is a go-to advisor for clients across finance, energy, and infrastructure sectors, frequently consulted on IPOs and follow-on equity offerings. The firm is also highly regarded for its strategic consultancy services.
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets (International Firms)2025 | Band 3
