Bernardo Bulhões > Pinheiro Guimarães > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Pinheiro Guimarães Offices
AV BRIG FARIA LIMA 3064
14TH FLOOR
01451-000 SÃO PAULO, SP
Brazil
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Bernardo Bulhões
Work Department
Banking&Finance; Capital Markets; M&A; Private Equity and Venture Capital; Regulations Relating to Publicly Traded Companies and Corporate Issues
Position
Partner
Career
Bernardo Bulhões is a partner of the M&A and Private Equity practices of Pinheiro Guimarães, representing clients in negotiations, structuring of complex acquisitions and sales of companies, private and publicly acquisition of equities, and corporate restructuring. Bernardo Bulhões also dedicates a significant portion of his time to the practice of corporate litigation, which strongly synergizes with his M&A and corporate governance practices. Bernardo Bulhões has experience in providing creative solutions to complex situations and is recognized by clients for his hands-on approach and deep knowledge of Brazilian Corporate Law. Bernardo has co-authored a seminal book in Brazilian Corporate Law, has a degree in applied Mathematics, concluded postgraduate studies in tax, attended negotiation programs at Harvard Law School, and completed four years of undergraduate classes in Accounting.
Memberships
Brazilian Bar Association.
Education
Education: Colégio Bahiense, Rio de Janeiro (BA); Catholic University Mathematics School, Rio de Janeiro (B. Math., 2002); Catholic University Law School, Rio de Janeiro (LLB, 2007); Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET), Rio de Janeiro (postgraduate studies in tax law, 2009); Harvard Law School, Cambridge (specialisation in negotiation, 2012). Member: Brazilian Bar Association.
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > Corporate and M&A: High-end
Roundly praised by clients for its ‘vast knowledge and experience’ in the M&A space, Pinheiro Guimarães handles domestic and multijurisdictional transactions for a diversity of clients, including buyers, sellers, investors and target companies. Best known for its presence in the banking and finance sector, the firm stands out for its experience in M&A deals involving financial industry players, ranging from investment banks to hedge funds. Advising on the structuring and negotiation of private equity investments is another area of strength for the group, which further showcases in-depth knowledge of public M&A and related regulatory issues. ‘Leader and born negotiator’ Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N. is recommended for his experience in domestic and cross-border matters; he heads up the Rio de Janeiro-based team, which also features René Mostardeiro Brunet, a contact for transactions involving financial institutions, listed companies and private equity funds, and the ‘excellent’ Bernardo Bulhões, who is skilled in corporate deals and disputes. The practice in São Paulo is led by Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães and Marcelo Lamy Rego, the latter of whom possesses an impressive track record in large-cap M&A in a multitude of industries, with a special emphasis on banking, healthcare, energy and consumer goods. In the same office, Rodrigo Marcilio assists private equity funds and major corporations in strategic deals; Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra specialises in M&A, and banking and finance; and Bernardo Romano Teixeira leverages his expertise in securities regulation to advise on complex M&A transactions.