Corporate/M&A | Global

Alexandre Bertoldi is a managing partner and maintains a strong portfolio of clients, particularly among family businesses in the national and international landscape.

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, to handle significant M&A transactions.

Ricardo Camargo Veirano is well-known for both his role as managing partner and his long-standing practice dealing with sophisticated corporate matters, including acquisitions and divestitures, as well as strategic joint venture agreements involving Brazilian and international clients.

Paulo Cezar Aragão is considered to be one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of corporate law and M&A. He holds an outstanding track record in high-profile transactions and is widely recognised as an exceptionally intelligent lawyer, who makes a difference at the negotiation table.

Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr draws from his long-standing experience in complex M&A transactions to advise highly relevant clients from sectors such as insurance and car rental. He handles high-value deals involving publicly listed companies and strategic joint ventures.

Carlos Barbosa Mello is held in high esteem among clients and market analysts for advising on highly sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for significant players from a wide range of industries.

Fernando Alves Meira is one of the driving forces in Pinheiro Neto's prime M&A team and beyond. He leads sophisticated cross-border transactions and some of the most high-value deals in the country.

Francisco Müssnich assists clients with strategic corporate negotiations and conflicts. He is revered by clients and peers within the market for his long-standing track record of landmark M&A transactions.

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his long-standing experience dealing with highly sophisticated deals. He is frequently summoned by high-profile clients to advise on sophisticated corporate reorganisations and complex M&A transactions.

Maria Cristina Cescon draws from her long-standing experience in the field to skilfully handle sophisticated M&A transactions. She receives high praise from market commentators and clients for her outstanding track record in significant deals involving both private and publicly held companies.

Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr leads a sophisticated corporate/M&A practice that allows him to advise clients on important M&A transactions, as well as on corporate governance issues.

Alberto de Orleans e Bragança is a lawyer who receives solid recognition for advising clients from the telecommunications, energy and technology sectors, among others, in high-end corporate matters and M&A transactions.

Andre Mestriner Stocche is a lawyer recognised by market analysts for advising important players in various sectors on complex acquisitions and corporate restructuring.

Arthur Bardawil Penteado is a lawyer recognised for his long-standing transactional practice. He advises high-level clients from the oil and gas, education and retail sectors, among others, on high-value M&A and corporate matters.

Carlos José Rolim de Mello draws from long-standing experience in the field of corporate law to assist clients from diverse sectors with corporate investments and high-level M&A operations.

José Diaz is held in high regard within the market for his long-standing practice assisting significant private and publicly held multinational companies with sophisticated and cross-border M&A transactions.

Marcos Rafael Flesch is well-regarded in the market and demonstrates a well-established practice in the field advising high-level companies and shareholders in complex and cross-border deals.

Mauro Cesar Leschziner is a lawyer respected for his solid involvement representing major Brazilian companies in high-end national and cross-border transactions, M&A, divestments and more.

Monique Mavignier is a lawyer highly respected in the market for her experience dealing with sophisticated deals involving significant public and private companies. She's able to act on M&A mandates and corporate law issues.

Ricardo Madrona is a lawyer recognised for his strong capabilities advising major clients on transactional mandates including the acquisition of controlling stakes and capital shares.

Thiago Sandim draws from long experience in the commercial field to handle sophisticated high-value and cross-border transactions, representing clients from a broad range of sectors.

Adriana Pallis leads high-value corporate mandates for clients in a wide range of sectors. She is able to handle matters such as M&A, divestments and other sophisticated transactions.

Amir Bocayuva Cunha is recognised for advising important clients from various sectors, such as financial services and education, sponsoring sophisticated M&A transactions involving private and public companies, as well as corporate disputes.

Flavio Meyer is a lawyer praised by clients in various industries for dealing with important M&A transactions. He is also capable to advise on joint ventures.

Guilherme Bueno Malouf is well-regarded in the market for his solid experience representing important companies in high-end corporate matters, dealing with M&A, divestments and complex transactions.

Marcelo Lamy Rego represents clients from various sectors, including energy and fintech, handling sophisticated corporate transactions, being particularly active in deals in the energy sector.

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is well-regarded in the market for his long-standing practice representing clients from various sectors, such as telecommunications and oil and gas, in sophisticated M&A mandates involving complex transactions, high-value joint acquisitions and judicial reorganisations.

Paulo Coelho da Rocha represents private and publicly held companies from the construction, financial and aluminium sectors, as well as private equity firms, in transactions and cross-border mandates.

Rodolpho Protasio draws from a solid background in the market to advise clients on sophisticated M&A, joint ventures and contractual mandates.

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is known for advising clients from a wide range of sectors, including banking, pulp and paper and energy, on sophisticated matters such as major mergers and acquisitions and sale of minority stakes.

Rodrigo Vella is recognised in the market for dealing with a wide range of complex corporate matters, maintaining a noteworthy international profile.

Anna Tavares de Mello is well-regarded by clients and market analysts for her practice handling cross-border operations and corporate restructuring mandates.

Carlos Motta is recognised in the market for representing clients in a variety of sophisticated corporate matters including cross-border transactions, dissociation agreements and sale of capital stock.

Fabiano Gallo draws from his experience in the field to advise on M&A, due diligence, recapitalisations and other corporate matters.

Fabiano Marques Milani is well-respected by market analysts for handling sophisticated matters, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures, for clients from several industries.

Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães is frequently called upon by clients from sectors such as banking and capital markets to handle complex M&A mandates.

Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho is a lawyer who demonstrates solid activity in the market advising important clients on corporate matters.

Luiz Octavio Lopes advised clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also can act on regulatory issues related to M&A.

Respected partner Mauricio Negri Paschoal of Veirano Advogados deals with strategic acquisitions, complex corporate structures, investments and joint ventures, advising clients from various industries.

Paula Vieira is the partner leading our New York office and a member of the Corporate/M&A practice. 

Paula continues to receive endorsement for her expertise and client service, and for handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

Partner Ana Carolina Botto Audi is equipped to advise clients on cross-border transactions such as M&A and purchase of assets. She is also knowledgeable about capital markets.

Partner Eduardo Paoliello has cultivated a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A operations, including regulatory and compliance issues.

João Busin is a practitioner familiar with assisting clients with M&A mandates, including negotiation of agreements and due diligence tasks.

Partner Daniel De Miranda Facó joins the ranking this year after having demonstrated skills in dealing with complex M&A mandates. He is able to act on cross-border deals on behalf of national and international clients.

Elie Sherique demonstrates solid involvement in the market, participating in M&A transactions representing clients from various industries.

Oswaldo Dalla Torre is a well-regarded partner of the firm who has displayed solid involvement in corporate matters, having fostered M&A skills to act on cross-border deals.

Ronald Herscovici is a practitioner endowed with M&A skills to assist clients from various industries with due diligence, negotiations and drafting of agreements as well as governance mandates.

Partner Thiago Maia demonstrates a strong ability to handle M&A mandates and advise clients on joint venture negotiations. He is familiar with clients from the mining sector.

Up and coming partner Bruno Rodrigues Bercito received strong endorsement from clients for demonstrating skills in dealing with cross-border M&A transactions. 

Up and coming partner Diana Henne makes her ranking debut after being praised for her knowledge of M&A deals and their regulatory implications.

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an up-and-coming lawyer who holds experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates. She makes her ranking debut this year after being endorsed by market commentators.

Up-and-coming partner Mauricio Pacheco is often seen advising clients on corporate mandates, including contractual, regulatory and compliance issues. He also is able to act on M&A.