We have extensive experience representing large companies and Brazilian and international investment funds in Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Corporate Reorganizations, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Commercial Contracts, among other activities.One of the aspects of our services that stands out in the market is a careful structuring and legal implementation of the most sophisticated and complex of transactions.Our recognition as one of the leading Mergers and Acquisitions firms in Brazil, according to the main rankings and legal guides that cover the industry, is a reflection of our consolidated position.

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

With demanding consumers and more rigorous and engaged in social and environmental issues investors, companies need to rethink their business model to generate value, improve performance in the medium and long term and, consequently, attract more investments in such a competitive scenario.In this scenario, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are important criteria of business qualification. Companies that adopt ESG in their strategies anticipate regulation and suffer lower costs of adapting to the sustainability standards that may be issued.We count with a multidisciplinary and collaborative team with extensive experience in all matters related to the topic; ready to assist our clients both in identifying opportunities and in adapting to the numerous challenges and requirements, national and international, that composes ESG.How we can assist in each area:Environmental • Energy efficiency • Socio and environmental policies • Renewable energy • Natural resource management • Waste reduction, reverse logistics and circular economy • Sustainability of the production chain / outsourcing contracts • Climate changes • Corporate carbon management and carbon markets • Land use, forests and preserved areas • Biodiversity • Environmental certificates • Green and sustainable financing (green bonds, social bonds and sustainability bonds)Social • Protection and defense of Human Rights • Prohibition of child, forced or slave labor • Apprentices and people with disabilities • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs, as well as anti-discrimination policies • Production chain and outsourcing services • Health and safety at work • Employment relationships between employee and employer, including benefits and policies • Investigations and tax assessments by the Public Ministry of Labor • Labor union relations • Hiring workers in other territories • Relationship with local/traditional communitiesGovernance • Anti-corruption • Transparent policies • Ethics and compliance • Integrity program • Risk management • Corporate governance • Board and/or board structure • LGPD and data protection • Prevention of anti-competitive practices • ESG guide for executives/investors&nbsp;

Our firm has a team dedicated to the investment funds industry and the participants in its ecosystem. We are qualified to deal with funds of any investment strategy, and our team has deep experience in the conception, development, structuring, offering, maintenance, reorganization, and liquidation of all types of investment funds used in Brazil, as well as international investor funds (feeders) or invested (masters) by Brazilian funds. In addition to working on products, our team has experience advising all participants directly and indirectly involved in the industry, such as resource managers, fiduciary administrators, distributors, investment advisors, custodians, investment consultants, investment analysts, and market makers.&nbsp; We offer strategic assistance with a holistic and business-oriented vision. With depth, robust analysis, simplicity, and security, the Investment Funds and Market Players team is recognized for innovative solutions and strategies, with the ability to act in complex cases and be at the forefront of technological development. Our main objective is to add value to our customers efficiently.&nbsp; We also work to face and monitor the various regulatory challenges faced by industry players, such as responding to letters and strategic defense in administrative, judicial, or arbitration proceedings; the accreditation of regulated industry entities before the competent bodies; the development, analysis, and diagnosis of internal control and regulatory compliance policies; legal advice on the parameterization of risk systems, internal controls or document creation; the development of corporate and governance structures with the coexistence of different regulated entities; advising on transactions involving sector participants; advocacy activities for the development of market standards, among others.

Ana Paula Miguel

Experience

Graduation