Corporate/Commercial: Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil: Regions

South Brazil powerhouse Matter, Boettcher, Zanini e Souza Advogados is a go-to firm for top M&A deals and general corporate matters. The firm is known for its versatile work and is seasoned in cross-border transactions and sophisticated corporate and real estate issues. The high-performing team also handles complex financial matters. Multinational companies from the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors feature in its high-profile client list. Ultrapar Participações, Millpar and Melco Automativo do Brasil are new client wins.

Renowned multidisciplinary firm Souto Correa Advogados has expanded from its headquarters in Porto Alegre to become an emerging player in the legal market nationally. The firm continues to be a port of call for companies handling sophisticated matters in the South. Souto Correa is noted for handling complex corporate reorganisation and liquidation mandates. The team also maintains a fine M&A track record and also handles the negotiation and drafting of financial agreements. Its client roster includes companies from the transportation, energy and manufacturing sectors. Marcopolo and AGCO Group are new client wins.

Full-service titan TozziniFreire Advogados maintains an active office in Porto Alegre with a team experienced in top-tier transactional work. It handles M&A deals, reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder agreements. The team is also seasoned in complex finance issues. Sought out by companies from the mining, banking and food markets. Clients benefit from the firm's nationwide presence and multidisciplinary approach. Thoughtworks and Ormec Engenharia are new client wins.

Silveiro Advogados is admired for its strong corporate track record. The firm is seasoned in M&A deals and joint ventures. It also handles all sorts of contracts and shareholder agreements. The firm has a diverse clientele in the food, real estate, communication and technology industries. Sunset Agenciamento e Intermediação and Cromai Tecnologias Agrícolas are new client wins.

Highly respected nationwide firm Veirano Advogados maintains an active office in Porto Alegre. The firm is noted for assisting local and international clients with acquisitions, corporate restructuring and due diligence mandates. Clients come from the agribusiness, financial services and energy industries. Yara Growth Ventures is a new client.

With offices in Caxias do Sul and in Porto Alegre, this firm stands out for clients in the industrial hub of Rio Grande do Sul's Serra Gaúcha region. Clients benefit from the team's strong experience handling corporate restructuring, business expansions and closures. The team has a wealth of knowledge of handling key matters for companies in the timberland, agricultural and real estate industries.

Gerson Branco Advogados is a strong player in the corporate law field, particularly well regarded for having experience in M&A transactions, tax law, real estate, environment and corporate governance. RBS Ventures is a new client win.