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

South Brazilian 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.

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 handles the negotiation and drafting of financial agreements. Its client roster includes companies from the transportation, energy and manufacturing sectors.

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. It is sought after by companies in the mining, banking and food markets. Clients benefit from the firm's nationwide presence and multidisciplinary approach.

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.

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.

With offices in Caxias do Sul and 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 about handling key matters for companies in the timber, agricultural and real estate industries.

CMT - Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados is a well-established Porto Alegre firm handling a wide range of corporate work, from M&A deals to real estate matters. Its clientele includes players from the technology, transportation and food industries. Petronia Capital and Serra Diesel are new client wins.

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

ILARRAZ Advogados is a Porto Alegre-based firm with solid activity in the corporate arena in the region. The firm offers a vast array of services in this area, with a special focus on compliance as well as corporate, environmental, administrative, contractual and digital law. Its team of specialists is frequently sought after to represent clients from various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, real estate, storage and logistics, technology, agribusiness, food and energy.