Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) | Global

Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão maintains a top-of-market M&A practice. Its experienced bench frequently assists domestic and international companies operating in a range of sectors, including energy, technology and education, with acquisitions of majority and minority stakes, mergers and divestments. The team also handles sensitive corporate governance issues arising from company reorganisations, with notable expertise representing publicly listed companies. Its corporate offering is enhanced by the firm's strong merger control practice.

Full-service firm Trench Rossi Watanabe is skilled to act on diverse corporate mandates ranging from share acquisitions and joint ventures to due diligence and reorganisations. The firm's impressive client portfolio comprises major players from the food, consumer goods, agribusiness, and oil and gas industries. It also benefits from its association with international firm Baker McKenzie to advise on cross-border transactions.

Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.

TozziniFreire Advogados is a renowned full-service firm with extensive national coverage and a celebrated history in foreign investment mandates. It has noteworthy expertise representing multinational companies and private equity groups. It acts as local counsel on large global M&A deals involving Brazilian assets. It also assists with strategic joint venture agreements and is increasingly active in venture capital work. BNP Paribas and PerkinElmer are two new client wins for the team.

Veirano Advogados is a respected corporate player particularly noted for its experience handling sophisticated cross-border M&A arising in various sectors, notably education, technology and energy. Its sizeable team is also capable of assisting clients with the structuring of strategic joint ventures. It boasts a distinguished track record in foreign investment mandates, with significant activity involving asset deals and private equity funds, advising investors on complex transaction structures and share purchase agreements. Intertek and Gallagher Insurance are two new client wins for the team.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads some of the most sophisticated deals in the country. The firm is particularly respected for advising prominent international clients with key businesses in Brazil. Its distinguished team does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues.

TozziniFreire Advogados is a renowned full-service firm with extensive national coverage and a celebrated history in foreign investment mandates. It has noteworthy expertise representing multinational companies and private equity groups. It acts as local counsel on large global M&A deals involving Brazilian assets. It also assists with strategic joint venture agreements and is increasingly active in venture capital work. BNP Paribas and PerkinElmer are two new client wins for the team.

Demarest Advogados is a highly regarded full-service firm with a sizeable corporate offering, frequently retained by major Brazilian and multinational corporations as well as private equity groups. It demonstrates strong transactional work advising on high-end and mid-market deals in an array of industries. It is well versed in cross-border M&A for both private and publicly held companies. It also assists with complex post-transaction corporate reorganisations as well as joint ventures.

TozziniFreire Advogados is a renowned full-service firm with extensive national coverage and a celebrated history in foreign investment mandates. It has noteworthy expertise representing multinational companies and private equity groups. It acts as local counsel on large global M&A deals involving Brazilian assets. It also assists with strategic joint venture agreements and is increasingly active in venture capital work. BNP Paribas and PerkinElmer are two new client wins for the team.

Machado Meyer is an acclaimed full-service firm with a respected corporate practice frequently retained by major private and publicly held Brazilian and multinational corporations to advise on high-value transactions. It has notable expertise in handling complex divestitures involving the privatisation of public assets. Its strong bench has in-depth experience advising on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and mergers, and is equally comfortable representing the buyer or the target. The firm also assists with post-transaction restructuring and ongoing corporate governance matters.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a long-standing market leader that responds to increasing competition by doubling up its capabilities. Its prime M&A team frequently leads some of the most sophisticated deals in the country. The firm is particularly respected for advising prominent international clients with key businesses in Brazil. Its distinguished team does not shy away from complex deals and is also noted for taking a long-term strategic approach to matters. Pinheiro Neto's multidisciplinary capabilities also mean companies relying on the team for strategic deals will find one of the best-equipped firms in Brazil to handle a wide array of matters, from disputes to key regulatory issues.