Corporate/M&A | Brazil: Transactional

Senior statesperson José Orlando Lobo, one of the firm's founding partners, is a renowned practitioner in the market with decades of experience and a solid track record handling sophisticated corporate mandates, such as complex M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate disputes.

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

Eminent practitioner 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 Individual 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.

Distinguished partner 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.

Outstanding partner 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.

Co-managing partner 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.

Outstanding partner 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.

Distinguished partner 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.

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.

Highly acclaimed partner 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.

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.

Prestigious partner Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is 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.

Notable partner Sergio Spinelli Silva Jr is in possession of a sophisticated corporate/M&A practice that allows him to advise clients on important M&A transactions, as well as on corporate governance issues.

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

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

Established partner Arthur Bardawil Penteado is 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.

Respected partner 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.

Respected partner 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.

Experienced partner 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.

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

Experienced partner Monique Mavignier is highly respected in the market for her experience dealing with sophisticated deals involving significant public and private companies.

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

Experienced partner Rodrigo Millar de Castro Guerra is known for representing important clients from the education, technology and healthcare sectors, among others, in strategic joint ventures, private equity deals and complex acquisitions.

Experienced partner 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.

Experienced partner Valdo Cestari de Rizzo boasts a solid track record sponsoring sophisticated mandates for important clients from various sectors. He draws from his long-standing experience to handle high-end M&A, joint ventures and corporate disputes.

Partner 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.

Well-regarded partner Adriano Chaves is regularly called upon by clients to assist with sophisticated mandates involving M&A transactions, corporate restructuring deals and shareholders' agreements.

Aloysio Meirelles de Miranda Filho leads the firm's M&A department advising clients from various industries, including technology, 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.

Noteworthy partner 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 is an absolute professional and wonderful lawyer. His ability to advise on complex legal issues while also understanding the business implications for our company is a rare skill that is truly valuable to us."

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

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.

Julian Fonseca Peña Chediak is well regarded within the market for his strong experience dealing with corporate governance, regulatory matters and M&A transactions.

Experienced partner Karin Alvo boasts a solid reputation representing major players from the telecommunications and energy industries, advising on acquisitions, commercial partnerships and investments, especially in matters of due diligence.

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

Respected partner 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 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.

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.

Partner 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.

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

Well-regarded partner 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.

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

Sergio Bronstein is often called upon by clients to handle sophisticated M&A transactions and investment-related matters. He represents players from various sectors including start-ups and technology companies.

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

Experienced partner 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.

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

Danilo Mininel demonstrates solid involvement in the field representing clients in significant transactions. He receives recognition from clients who endorse his technical skills, creativity and commercial awareness.

Well-regarded partner 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 Costa e Silva draws from his experience in the field, including a period as chair of CVM, to advise clients from the banking, telecommunications and energy sectors, among others, on corporate mandates.

Frederico Buosi represents clients from a variety of industries, including the energy and natural resources sectors, in sophisticated corporate matters and transactions.

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.

Respected partner Hiram Bandeira Pagano Filho of Spinelli Advogados demonstrates solid activity in the market advising important clients on corporate matters.

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.

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

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

Experienced partner Natalie Sequerra is often engaged by clients from various industries, including banking and finance, to deal with M&A deals and investments.

Pedro Chueiri receives recognition from sources within the market for his solid experience handling corporate mandates, including M&A and joint venture transactions.

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

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

Alberto Vieira is a practitioner familiar with clients from the energy sector advising on M&A deals, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements and ancillary matters. He also can act on joint ventures mandates.

Anneliese Eger joins the rankings this year due to her work advising clients on corporate reorganisations. She is also able to advise clients on the launch of operations in Brazil, as well as on M&A transactions.

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

"Both his technical skills and negotiation skills are great. We do a lot of deals around the world and I work with a lot of lawyers and have to say he is good."

Diego Billi Falcão is a partner of the firm who has the required knowledge to assist clients with M&A transactions, including the negotiation of complex agreements. He is also able to provide advice on corporate governance.

Eduardo Paoliello joins the rankings this year after demonstrating relevant activity in the field advising clients on M&A deals.

Henrique de Faria Martins is recognised for sponsoring transactional matters involving M&A and joint ventures, representing companies from the healthcare, finance and mining sectors, among others.

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

João Busin joins the ranking this year due to his skills in assisting clients with M&A mandates, including negotiation of agreements and due diligence tasks.

Luciano Fialho is known for dealing with corporate mandates involving M&A transactions, structuring shareholder and lease agreements, and joint ventures.

Luis Gustavo Haddad of HRSA frequently deals with sophisticated corporate matters including M&A, foreign investments and stock option plans, for a wide clientele from various industries.

Luiz Octavio Lopes joins the ranking this year after demonstrating skills advising clients on important M&A transactions, including the negotiation and drafting of agreements. He also can advise on regulatory issues related to M&A.

Marcos Seiiti Abe holds expertise in M&A cross-border deals, as well as experience advising clients on corporate governance and regulatory issues. He advises clients from a range of sectors, including Japanese companies active in the Brazilian jurisdiction.

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

"She is incredibly responsive. Her negotiating style is extremely effective with local opposing counsel and she has solid knowledge of the Brazilian marketplace."

Miriam Machado is known for assisting clients from various sectors, including media and entertainment, with divestments of assets, M&A operations and equity interest mandates.

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

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

"Sergio is our trusted lawyer who has followed our journey since inception having supported us in all legal aspects; from the most simple tasks to the most complex debates and disputes."

Vitor Henriques joins the rankings this year after the endorsement from clients who value his M&A practice. He also holds capital markets knowledge.

Ana Paula Reis is an up-and-coming practitioner with experience in corporate reorganisation and regulatory mandates.

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

"He works with awesome attention to detail and great negotiation skills. He has great knowledge about the sector and industry."

Fernando Zanotti Schneider is an up-and-coming practitioner with the required knowledge to act on M&A mandates, including representing clients on the negotiation of deals.

Gabriela Claro is an up-and-coming practitioner with experience in M&A mandates, as well as corporate governance.

"Gabriela is an expert, shows high-quality technical knowledge, and has impressive negotiation and persuasion skills."

Up-and-coming João Gustavo Santiago is a lawyer able to advise clients on M&A mandates, as well as on corporate reorganisations.

"She advised us in a precise and concise manner. She communicates clearly and is very good at listening to what the client had to say."

"Luciana is an excellent professional. She is very helpful, dedicated and, above all, honest. She performs her work with a lot of energy, focus and determination."

Up-and-coming partner Mauricio Pacheco makes his first appearance in the rankings after a solid performance representing clients in corporate matters.

Patrícia Braga is an up-and-coming partner who is able to deal with M&A operations, including the transaction's negotiation and the drafting of the agreements.

Victor Costa Toledo of Lautenschlager, Romeiro e Iwamizu Advogados joins the rankings this year as an up-and-coming practitioner who is able to act on mandates involving M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.