Corporate/M&A | Brazil: Transactional

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.

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

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 longstanding 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 longstanding 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 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 longstanding track record of landmark M&A transactions.

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his longstanding 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 longstanding 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.

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 longstanding experience dealing with corporate matters to represent significant clients in complex mandates, such as high-value cross-border acquisitions and corporate restructurings.

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 longstanding 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 longstanding experience in the field of corporate law to assist clients from diverse sectors with corporate investments and high-level M&A operations.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Adriano Chaves is regularly called upon by clients to assist with sophisticated mandates involving M&A transactions, corporate restructuring deals and shareholder agreements.

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.

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

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.

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

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 in M&A mandates.

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

Marcelo Viveiros de Moura is well regarded in the market for his longstanding 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 the 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.

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 startups and technology companies.

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 longstanding practice dealing with complex transactions and due diligence.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 deals with strategic acquisitions, complex corporate structures, investments and joint ventures, advising clients from various industries.

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

Paula Vieira is well regarded in the market for possessing a lot of experience in handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

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.

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.

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 venture mandates.

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 Anneliese Eger is an experienced lawyer in corporate reorganisations. She is also able to advise clients on the launch of operations in Brazil, as well as on M&A transactions.

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

Henrique de Faria Martins is recognised for handling 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 noteworthy clients from various industries on high-profile M&A transactions and corporate matters.

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

Founding partner José Antonio Miguel Neto's experience encapsulates M&A and corporate governance mandates. He is able to act on cross-border transactions, compliance issues and corporate reorganisations.

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

Melissa Kanô is a partner of the firm who is skilled in advising clients on cross-border M&A and joint venture mandates.

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

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

Vitor Henriques has amassed experience advising clients on M&A mandates. He also holds capital markets knowledge and is able to act on corporate governance issues.

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

Partner André de Godoy Fernandes is a practitioner endowed with the required skills to advice clients on M&A. He also demonstrates a strong track-record on joint venture mandates.

Partner Bruno Salama has cultivated a corporate/M&A practice that allows him to participate on behalf of clients in transactions often related to the agribusiness sector.

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

Daniel Gunzburger is a partner of the firm who gains relevance in the field of corporate/M&A dealing advising important clients on transactions and governance issues.

Daniel Tardelli Pessoa is a partner of the firm who wields knowledge of contractual matters in the midst of structuring M&A and negotiation of agreements.

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

Partner Evy Marques is well regarded for her experience in M&A mandates, in which she can handle due diligence and negotiation and drafting of agreements. She also is familiar with corporate reorganisations.

Partner Fábio Appendino is a practitioner endowed with experience in dealing with M&A, corporate structuring and reorganisation.

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

Partner Fernando Zanotti Schneider is a practitioner with the required knowledge to act on M&A mandates, including representing clients in the negotiation of deals.

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

Partner João Laudo de Camargo has fostered corporate/M&A skills that allow him to advice clients in important ramifications of transactions and corporate issues.

Partner Lia Esposito achieves recognition in the corporate/M&A area due to her work assisting clients with regulatory and due diligence matters of transactions, as well as being involved in the contractual issues.

Partner Mariana Cortez is experienced in matters requiring ability to assist clients with M&A operations.

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.

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.

Partner Otavio Valerio is a practitioner who is experienced in M&A operations. He is often seen representing clients from the tech industry.

Patrícia Braga is a partner who is able to deal with M&A operations, including the negotiation of transactions and the drafting of agreements.

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

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 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 is able to act on cross-border M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiation of agreements.

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

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

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 drafting and negotiation of agreements.

Up-and-coming lawyer Gabriela Sella Rhormens is recognised for being able to assist clients with M&A and corporate matters.

Partner Juliana Miyuki Honda possesses a corporate/M&A practice that displays knowledge of transactional deals and corporate governance matters.

Up-and-coming partner Luiz Eduardo Malta Corradini is well regarded for his involvement in sophisticated corporate transactions.

Up-and-coming partner Marcia Issler Mandelbaum is a practitioner who is well equipped to assist clients with M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

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

Mateus Lopes da Silva Leite is a partner who is acquainted with joint venture and M&A mandates.

Partner Renata Simon has grounded a corporate/M&A practice that is recognised for its ability to deal with contractual and due diligence matters of transactions.

Partner and head of department Thalita Vani is active in the corporate arena handling corporate structuring and governance matters. She can also assist clients with M&A transactions.