Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Brazil

The Global-wide Corporate/M&A  Chambers research covers the elements of law related to various types of corporate and M&A transactions, with particular interest in firms’ ability to advise clients in multi-jurisdictional mandates.  Firms who feature in this table excel in cross-border deals including company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, securities and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. This section also recognises the expertise required to assist clients with large scale private equity buyouts. 

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Alexandre Bertoldi
    Alexandre Bertoldi Pinheiro Neto Advogados26 Years Ranked
  2. Nelson EizirikEizirik Advogados
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  1. Ana Carolina Botto Audi
    Ana Carolina Botto Audi Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados2 Years Ranked
  2. Darkson Delmondes Galvão
    Darkson Delmondes Galvão Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados6 Years Ranked
  3. Eduardo Paoliello
    Eduardo Paoliello Pinheiro Neto Advogados3 Years Ranked
  4. Henry Sztutman
    Henry Sztutman Pinheiro Neto Advogados15 Years Ranked
  5. Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
    Joamir Muller Romiti Alves Pinheiro Neto Advogados5 Years Ranked
  6. João Busin
    João Busin Demarest Advogados2 Years Ranked
  7. Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
    Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado Mattos Filho5 Years Ranked
  8. Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
    Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães Pinheiro Guimarães26 Years Ranked
  9. Robson Goulart Barreto
    Robson Goulart Barreto Veirano Advogados24 Years Ranked
  10. Alberto VieiraVieira Rezende
  11. Anneliese EgerGaia Silva Gaede Advogados
  12. Diego Billi FalcãoHuck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados
  13. Henrique de Faria MartinsCandido Martins Cukier Advogados
  14. José Antonio Miguel NetoMiguel Neto Advogados
  15. Luis Gustavo HaddadHRSA | Sociedade de Advogados
  16. Marcos Seiiti AbeAbe Advogados
  17. Melissa KanôKLA Advogados
  18. Milana Antoniolli MartinsCascione Advogados
  19. Miriam Machado KleisslMachado Kaufman Ganzella Valentim Advogados
  20. Vitor HenriquesFranco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados
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  1. Ana Paula Reis
    Ana Paula Reis BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão5 Years Ranked
  2. Daniel De Miranda Facó
    Daniel De Miranda Facó Trench Rossi Watanabe19 Years Ranked
  3. Daniel Gunzburger
    Daniel Gunzburger Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown1 Years Ranked
  4. Elie J Sherique
    Elie J Sherique Machado Meyer5 Years Ranked
  5. Felipe Barreto Veiga
    Felipe Barreto Veiga BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados1 Years Ranked
  6. Mauricio Pacheco
    Mauricio Pacheco Trench Rossi Watanabe4 Years Ranked
  7. Oswaldo Dalla Torre
    Oswaldo Dalla Torre TozziniFreire2 Years Ranked
  8. Rodrigo Rocha Monteiro de Castro Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados1 Years Ranked
  9. Ronald Herscovici
    Ronald Herscovici Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados20 Years Ranked
  10. Thiago Maia
    Thiago Maia Demarest Advogados2 Years Ranked
  11. André de Godoy FernandesAzevedo Sette Advogados
  12. Bruno SalamaSantos Neto Advogados
  13. Daniel Tardelli PessoaRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  14. Evy MarquesFelsberg Advogados
  15. Fábio AppendinoRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  16. Fernando Zanotti SchneiderAbe Advogados
  17. João Gustavo SantiagoSouto Correa Advogados
  18. João Laudo de CamargoBocater Advogados
  19. Lia Espositob/luz
  20. Mariana CortezKLA Advogados
  21. Otavio ValerioLobo de Rizzo Advogados
  22. Patrícia BragaKLA Advogados
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  1. Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
    Bruno Rodrigues Bercito Stocche Forbes Advogados2 Years Ranked
  2. Diana Henne
    Diana Henne Machado Meyer2 Years Ranked
  3. Ettore Botteselli Martinelli Advogados1 Years Ranked
  4. Evaristo Lucena
    Evaristo Lucena Trench Rossi Watanabe3 Years Ranked
  5. Fernando Carvalho
    Fernando Carvalho Lefosse Advogados1 Years Ranked
  6. Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
    Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira Demarest Advogados2 Years Ranked
  7. Gabriela Claro/asbz
  8. Gabriela Sella RhormensFranco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados
  9. Juliana Miyuki HondaMiguel Neto Advogados
  10. Luciana LorentiFCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados
  11. Luciana MaresMares Torres Advogados
  12. Luiz Eduardo Malta CorradiniCascione Advogados
  13. Marcia Issler MandelbaumCGM Advogados
  14. Mateus Lopes da Silva LeiteCandido Martins Cukier Advogados
  15. Renata SimonVBSO Advogados
  16. Thalita VaniVBD Advogados

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Alexandre Bertoldi
    S
    Alexandre Bertoldi
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Bertoldi is a senior statesperson and has experience working with a portfolio of clients consisting of family businesses in the national and international landscape.

  2. Nelson Eizirik
    Eizirik Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. José Diaz
    E
    José Diaz
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
    E
    Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 15 Years Ranked

    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, in handling significant M&A transactions.

  3. Ricardo Camargo Veirano
    E
    Ricardo Camargo Veirano
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 26 Years Ranked

    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.

Star Individuals

  1. Paulo Cezar Aragão
    Paulo Cezar Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Star Individuals | 26 Years Ranked

    Paulo Cezar Aragão is considered to be one of the country's leading practitioners in the field of corporate law and M&A. He has 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.

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Band 1

  1. Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
    1
    Carlos Alberto Moreira Lima Jr
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

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

  2. Carlos Barbosa Mello
    1
    Carlos Barbosa Mello
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Fernando Alves Meira
    1
    Fernando Alves Meira
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Francisco Müssnich
    1
    Francisco Müssnich
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years Ranked

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

  5. João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro
    1
    João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
    1
    Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Luiz Antonio de Sampaio Campos draws on his long-standing experience in the market, including as a former director of CVM (the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission), to handle sophisticated transactions involving publicly listed companies representing high-profile clients.
  7. Maria Cristina Cescon
    1
    Maria Cristina Cescon
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years Ranked

    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.

  8. Moacir Zilbovicius
    1
    Moacir Zilbovicius
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years Ranked
    Renowned partner Moacir Zilbovicius draws from his long-standing experience dealing with corporate matters to represent significant clients in complex mandates, such as high-value cross-border acquisitions and corporate restructurings.
  9. 1
    Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr
    Spinelli Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Renowned partner 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.

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Band 2

  1. Andre Mestriner Stocche
    2
    Andre Mestriner Stocche
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

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

  2. Arthur Bardawil Penteado
    2
    Arthur Bardawil Penteado
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Carlos José Rolim de Mello
    2
    Carlos José Rolim de Mello
    Mello Torres
    Mello Torres | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Guilherme Bueno Malouf
    2
    Guilherme Bueno Malouf
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Marcos Rafael Flesch
    2
    Marcos Rafael Flesch
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

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

  6. Mauro Cesar Leschziner
    2
    Mauro Cesar Leschziner
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  7. Monique Mavignier
    2
    Monique Mavignier
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

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

  8. Thiago Sandim
    2
    Thiago Sandim
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

  9. Marcelo Trindade
    Trindade - Sociedade de Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2
  10. Ricardo Madrona
    Madrona Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2
  11. Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2
  12. Valdo Cestari de Rizzo
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Adriana Pallis
    3
    Adriana Pallis
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Alberto de Orleans e Bragança
    3
    Alberto de Orleans e Bragança
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years Ranked

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

  3. Amir Bocayuva Cunha
    3
    Amir Bocayuva Cunha
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

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

  4. Fabiano Marques Milani
    3
    Fabiano Marques Milani
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    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.

  5. Flavio Meyer
    3
    Flavio Meyer
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

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

  6. 3
    Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho
    Spinelli Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

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

  7. Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
    3
    Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is recognised by sources within the market as an experienced corporate lawyer who represents private and publicly listed companies in M&A mandates.

  8. Marcelo Lamy Rego
    3
    Marcelo Lamy Rego
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

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

  9. Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
    3
    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero represents significant clients, especially from the energy sector, including private and listed companies. He is experienced in handling high-value transactions, as well as complex corporate reorganisations.
  10. Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
    3
    Marcelo Viveiros de Moura
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  11. Paulo Coelho da Rocha
    3
    Paulo Coelho da Rocha
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    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.

  12. Rodolpho Protasio
    3
    Rodolpho Protasio
    Mundie Advogados
    Mundie Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked

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

  13. Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento
    3
    Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    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 the sale of minority stakes.

  14. Rodrigo Vella
    3
    Rodrigo Vella
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Head of Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

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

  15. Adriano Chaves
    CGM Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3
  16. Eduardo Alfred Taleb Boulos
    Cascione Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3
  17. Karin Alvo
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3
  18. Pedro Chueiri
    Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3
  19. Sergio Bronstein
    Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho
    4
    Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 26 Years Ranked

    Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho leads the firm's M&A department, advising clients from various industries, including technology and energy and natural resources, on an array of corporate mandates. He is recognised for his long-standing practice dealing with complex transactions and due diligence.

  2. Anna Tavares de Mello
    4
    Anna Tavares de Mello
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked

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

  3. Carlos Motta
    4
    Carlos Motta
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Christian Roschmann
    4
    Christian Roschmann
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Christian Roschmann has solid experience leading M&A transactions and complex corporate matters, as well as dealing with strategic joint ventures and private equity transactions.

  5. Cristina de Freitas Bueno
    4
    Cristina de Freitas Bueno
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Cristina de Freitas Bueno has experience in handling M&A operations, acting on the negotiation, structuring and drafting of documents in the deal. She also has experience as a former investment banker.

  6. Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
    4
    Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked

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

  7. Lior Pinsky
    4
    Lior Pinsky
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Dynamic partner Lior Pinsky is well regarded in the market for handling sophisticated transactions and corporate matters for important clients, including international corporate groups and publicly held companies.
  8. 4
    Luiz Octavio Lopes
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

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

  9. Mauricio Negri Paschoal
    4
    Mauricio Negri Paschoal
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

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

  10. Miguel Tornovsky
    4
    Miguel Tornovsky
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    Miguel Tornovsky has a solid reputation for advising clients on complex matters involving private equity investments, corporate transactions, disputes and reorganisations.

  11. Paula Vieira
    4
    Paula Vieira
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Paula Vieira is well regarded in the market for her substantial experience in handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

  12. Pedro Avvad
    4
    Pedro Avvad
    FreitasLeite
    FreitasLeite | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Pedro Avvad is experienced in advising significant clients on various corporate matters, including investments, due diligence, contracts and corporate document reviews, M&A and corporate restructuring.

  13. Sérgio Machado
    4
    Sérgio Machado
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked

    Sérgio Machado is recognised by clients and market commentators for providing solid advisory and transactional assistance on significant M&A deals and joint venture matters.

  14. Danilo Mininel
    Madrona Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  15. Fabiano Gallo
    Campos Mello Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  16. Francisco Costa e Silva
    Bocater Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  17. Gyedre Carneiro de Oliveira
    Carneiro de Oliveira Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  18. Julian Fonseca Peña Chediak
    Chediak Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  19. Mauro Guizeline
    Guizeline Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
  20. Natalie Sequerra
    Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Ana Carolina Botto Audi
    5
    Ana Carolina Botto Audi
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

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

  2. Darkson Delmondes Galvão
    5
    Darkson Delmondes Galvão
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Darkson Delmondes Galvão is recognised within the market for advising clients on large M&A transactions involving complex corporate structures.
  3. Eduardo Paoliello
    5
    Eduardo Paoliello
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

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

  4. Henry Sztutman
    5
    Henry Sztutman
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked
    Henry Sztutman is recognised in the market for leading highly sophisticated M&A transactions. He represents publicly held companies in high-end mergers, cross-border corporate reorganisations and private equity investments.
  5. Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
    5
    Joamir Muller Romiti Alves
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Partner Joamir Muller Romiti Alves is well regarded in the market for advising noteworthy clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.

  6. João Busin
    5
    João Busin
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

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

  7. Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
    5
    Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a recognised practitioner who is able to tackle matters related to joint ventures and M&A transactions.

  8. Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
    5
    Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 26 Years Ranked

    Well-regarded practitioner Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães draws from long-standing experience in the field to represent significant clients from the real estate, healthcare and telecommunications sectors in complex corporate transactions.

  9. Robson Goulart Barreto
    5
    Robson Goulart Barreto
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5 | 24 Years Ranked

    Established partner Robson Goulart Barreto is called upon by clients to assist them with complex matters, especially in significant transactions involving the telecommunications sector.

  10. Alberto Vieira
    Vieira Rezende | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  11. Anneliese Eger
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  12. Diego Billi Falcão
    Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  13. Henrique de Faria Martins
    Candido Martins Cukier Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  14. José Antonio Miguel Neto
    Miguel Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  15. Luis Gustavo Haddad
    HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  16. Marcos Seiiti Abe
    Abe Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  17. Melissa Kanô
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  18. Milana Antoniolli Martins
    Cascione Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  19. Miriam Machado Kleissl
    Machado Kaufman Ganzella Valentim Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
  20. Vitor Henriques
    Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. Ana Paula Reis
    6
    Ana Paula Reis
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Ana Paula Reis is a practitioner with experience in corporate reorganisation and regulatory mandates.

  2. Daniel De Miranda Facó
    6
    Daniel De Miranda Facó
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 19 Years Ranked

    Partner Daniel De Miranda Facó demonstrates skill in dealing with complex M&A mandates. He is able to act on cross-border deals on behalf of national and international clients.

  3. Daniel Gunzburger
    6
    Daniel Gunzburger
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Daniel Gunzburger is a partner of the firm who focuses on corporate/M&A deals, advising important clients on transactions and governance issues.

  4. Elie J Sherique
    6
    Elie J Sherique
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

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

  5. Felipe Barreto Veiga
    6
    Felipe Barreto Veiga
    BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados
    BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Felipe Barreto Veiga is a partner who has accumulated knowledge of M&A mandates and is also very capable in joint venture matters.

  6. Mauricio Pacheco
    6
    Mauricio Pacheco
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Partner Mauricio Pacheco frequently advises clients on corporate mandates, including contractual, regulatory and compliance issues. He is also able to act on M&A.

  7. Oswaldo Dalla Torre
    6
    Oswaldo Dalla Torre
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    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.

  8. 6
    Rodrigo Rocha Monteiro de Castro
    Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados
    Monteiro de Castro, Setoguti Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Rodrigo Rocha Monteiro de Castro is a partner who is able to advise clients on different contractual mandates.

  9. Ronald Herscovici
    6
    Ronald Herscovici
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 20 Years Ranked

    Ronald Herscovici has the necessary M&A skills to assist clients from various industries with due diligence, negotiations and drafting of agreements, as well as governance mandates.

  10. Thiago Maia
    6
    Thiago Maia
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

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

  11. André de Godoy Fernandes
    Azevedo Sette Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  12. Bruno Salama
    Santos Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  13. Daniel Tardelli Pessoa
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  14. Evy Marques
    Felsberg Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  15. Fábio Appendino
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  16. Fernando Zanotti Schneider
    Abe Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  17. João Gustavo Santiago
    Souto Correa Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  18. João Laudo de Camargo
    Bocater Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  19. Lia Esposito
    b/luz | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  20. Mariana Cortez
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  21. Otavio Valerio
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
  22. Patrícia Braga
    KLA Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
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    Bruno Rodrigues Bercito
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Bruno Rodrigues Bercito is able to act on cross-border M&A transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of agreements.

  2. Diana Henne
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    Diana Henne
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Diana Henne has knowledge of M&A deals and their regulatory implications.

  3. U
    Ettore Botteselli
    Martinelli Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Ettore Botteselli is an up-and-coming partner who is praised by clients for his familiarity with M&A and corporate governance matters.

  4. Evaristo Lucena
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    Evaristo Lucena
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Evaristo Lucena is an up-and-coming lawyer experienced in advising clients on M&A matters.
  5. Fernando Carvalho
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    Fernando Carvalho
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming partner Fernando Carvalho has developed a practice that allows him to assist clients with M&A deals, including the structuring of transactions and the drafting and negotiation of agreements.

  6. Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
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    Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is an up-and-coming lawyer who has experience in M&A, including contractual and negotiation mandates.

    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
  7. Gabriela Claro
    /asbz | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  8. Gabriela Sella Rhormens
    Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  9. Juliana Miyuki Honda
    Miguel Neto Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  10. Luciana Lorenti
    FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  11. Luciana Mares
    Mares Torres Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  12. Luiz Eduardo Malta Corradini
    Cascione Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  13. Marcia Issler Mandelbaum
    CGM Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  14. Mateus Lopes da Silva Leite
    Candido Martins Cukier Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  15. Renata Simon
    VBSO Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming
  16. Thalita Vani
    VBD Advogados | Corporate/M&A
    2026 | Up and Coming