Corporate/M&A (International Firms) | Brazil: Transactional

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton maintains a longstanding and highly respected presence in Brazil. Its São Paulo and New York teams are frequently hired by Brazilian firms negotiating assets abroad, and by international companies investing or divesting in Brazil. In addition to the New York based firm's widely respected cross-border capabilities, Cleary's team has accumulated formidable knowledge of the Brazilian market and maintains an enviable portfolio of top transactions in the country.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates' worldwide practice has written, and continues to write, a special chapter in Brazil. The New York firm's dedicated São Paulo office is a port for clients to navigate the complexities of the Brazilian business landscape, while top international deals involving assets in Brazil or key Brazilian investment abroad get the full attention of Skadden's prime M&A team in New York. The firm handles the full spectrum of high-end corporate matters and has an enviable portfolio of complex and sophisticated deals in this market.

White & Case has not only built a formidable presence in Brazil, but also maintains a highly qualified team of Portuguese-speaking lawyers with experience in Brazil-related deals in its New York, Houston, Madrid and Miami offices. Its wide M&A offering is much admired by top Brazil clients, many of whom maintain a long-term relationship with the firm, which established and boosted its presence in the country before many of its peers in the market.

Clifford Chance is a solid international law firm assisting domestic and international clients with cross-border M&A deals. It is also able to advise on joint ventures, corporate governance and investment and antitrust matters. It is often instructed by clients from the energy, banking, finance and pharma sectors. The lawyers of the team are based in New York and São Paulo.

Debevoise & Plimpton is active on transactions involving Brazilian assets. Noted for handling high-profile matters from its New York headquarters, the team is frequently sought after by Brazilian companies and investors to guide them through the cross-border aspects of deals. The firm maintains a solid client roster, especially in the insurance industry, and is seen by market commentators as a strong participant in the market.

Hogan Lovells is praised by market commentators on their work advising clients on M&A mandates, which include tasks such as negotiation of agreements and regulatory topics in relation to cross-border transactions. The firm is also well versed in corporate governance, and its clients are often active in the technology, healthcare and finance sectors. The team is based in São Paulo, New York and Washington.

Winston & Strawn LLP is building a presence in Brazil. The Chicago-based firm maintains a solid client roster of Brazilian companies investing in assets in the USA. It also handles mergers and acquisitions involving assets in Brazil.