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.

Temos ampla experiência na representação de grandes empresas e fundos de investimento, nacionais e estrangeiros, em transações de Fusões e Aquisições, Joint Ventures, Reorganizações Societárias, Mercado de Capitais, Private Equity, Contratos Comerciais, entre outras atividades.Um dos aspectos de nossa atuação que nos destaca no mercado é uma cuidadosa estruturação e implementação das transações mais sofisticadas e complexas, sempre pautada pela preservação dos interesses e segurança jurídica de nossos clientes.Reflexo disso é o reconhecimento consolidado que conquistamos como um dos principais escritórios de Fusões e Aquisições do País, segundo os principais rankings e guias jurídicos que cobrem o setor.

Sua abordagem é sempre muito técnica, desempenhando importante papel no momento de cobrir as lacunas que surgem em qualquer estruturação de negócios.

Societário, Fusões e Aquisições

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Marco La Rosa de Almeida

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

José Eduardo Marretti

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

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.

Investment Funds and Market Players

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Portuguese

English

Ana Paula Miguel

Rio de Janeiro

Partner

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George de Magalhães Carvalho

São Paulo

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Spanish

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French

Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

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In Hee Cho

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José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Of Counsel

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We have built a history of consistent partnerships with financial institutions and others authorized or not to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil, providing advice on all aspects relevant to Brazilian Banking Law and Payment Methods.Regarding financial institutions, we provide services in a wide range of operations, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts with service providers, analysis and adequacy of banking products, and analysis of risk and responsibilities of various activities by applicable legislation.You can count on our experience in Payment Methods for legal support in setting up and requesting the necessary authorizations from the Central Bank for the creation of financial institutions, including credit societies (SCD and SEPs) and payment institutions, as electronic money issuers and initiators of payment transactions, from the request for authorization with the Central Bank to the necessary adjustments to implement the instruments required by applicable regulations.We also advise setters and participants of payment arrangements and service providers of payment methods in the analysis of activities, products, structuring, and adaptations, as well as drafting contracts and other documents necessary for business development.

Banking and Payments

We have extensive experience in advising listed companies on complying with the rules issued by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), as well as on obligations related to the different listing segments of B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3).Our practice covers routine activities, such as documentation involving ordinary and extraordinary shareholders’ meetings (including remote voting), Reference Forms, Material Facts, and relationships with stakeholders. We prepared responses to inquiries and questions sent by the CVM, B3, and Council of Appeals of the National Financial System (CRSFN).Furthermore, we assist in decision-making processes for controlling shareholders and in different levels of company management. Matters such as conflict of interest, abuse of power, structuring of corporate transactions, fiduciary duties and accountability are among the topics we have expertise.In addition to the attention to details, which is necessary for the day-to-day activities of listed companies, our services comprise the best practices of corporate governance, from the structuring of governance systems to the preparation and updating of policies and codes of conduct.

Their approach is always very technical and they also play an important role in advising us on how to bridge negotiation gaps and on structuring transactions.

Listed Companies

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Maria Amélia Senra

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We are fully prepared to handle all matters in the Infrastructure sector, whether in transactional, advisory, regulatory, and/or dispute resolution aspects, assisting both national and international companies at every stage of public or private projects. Our team provides counsel on energy generation and transmission auctions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, project financing, and regulatory issues, including environmental, real estate, compliance, and anti-corruption aspects.In the public sphere, our activities range from the development of projects, through legal modeling of public calls for bids, concession contracts, and deal documents, through advisory services in tender procedures, project financing, acquisitions, and privatization and divestment processes.In the same manner, in the private sector, we also provide excellent service in corporate, contractual, and financial structuring, with unique experience in some of the most significant greenfield projects in Brazil in recent years.&nbsp;Our expertise enables us to take a comprehensive view of projects at every stage, covering a wide range of sectors, including sanitation, public lighting, transportation (metro-rail, rail, road, air, maritime, and inland waterway), oil and gas, electric power (including distributed generation), urban mobility, and education and healthcare facilities contracted under various models, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).A key differentiator of our work is our ability to provide on-site advisory teams, allowing us to gain an in-depth understanding of the project and act promptly and effectively. This approach significantly enhances our efficiency in negotiations, contract management, and claim handling.

The team offers knowledge of administrative and regulatory law to advise on infrastructure projects, public bidding procedures and PPP.

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Team Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Ana Paula Miguel

George de Magalhães Carvalho

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

In Hee Cho

José Eduardo Marretti

José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Marco La Rosa de Almeida

Maria Amélia Senra

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

Ana Paula Miguel

George de Magalhães Carvalho

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

In Hee Cho

José Eduardo Marretti

José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Marco La Rosa de Almeida

Maria Amélia Senra

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo