Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A (International Firms) | Brazil: Transactional
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- White & Case LLP
Band 2
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Band 3
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Clifford Chance
- Hogan Lovells
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Paul Hastings LLP
- Winston & Strawn LLP
Eminent Practitioners
- Donald BakerWhite & Case LLP
Band 1
- Jeffrey S Lewis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Paul SchnellSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Band 2
- Francisco L Cestero Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Juan G Giráldez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP13 Years Ranked
- Anthony OldfieldClifford Chance
- S Todd CriderSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Band 3
- Maurizio Levi-Minzi Debevoise & Plimpton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Felipe AliceMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Filipe ArenoSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Grenfel S CalheirosSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Isabel Costa CarvalhoHogan Lovells
- Jonathan KellnerPaul Hastings LLP
- Manuel GarciadiazDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Rodrigo CarvalhoWinston & Strawn LLP
- Rodrigo DominguezWhite & Case LLP
- Talbert I NaviaWinston & Strawn LLP
Up and Coming
- Filipe LimaPaul Hastings LLP
- Paulo Fernando de Menezes CardosoSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCorporate/M&A (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedNew York firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton maintains a long-standing 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 its 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 & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A (International Firms)2023 | Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
3 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPCorporate/M&A (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedNew York firm 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 and is seen by market participants as a strong participant in the market.