Fialho Salles Advogados is particularly known for its strong expertise in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. Drawing on the firm’s cross-practice capabilities in tax, IP, antirust and public law, the team is frequently engaged in complex M&A, privatisations and corporate restructurings. Alice Dourado is especially sought after to represent local and foreign investors in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. Patricia Alvarenga is well versed in the structuring of commercial agreements for the sale of equity interests, joint ventures and private equity investments as well as corporate restructurings. Anderson Novais, Érico Andrade, Gustavo Magalhães and Leonardo Canabrava are also key members of the department, and Thiago Vieira is a name to note at the associate level.

Working in conjunction with the firm’s energy, mining and tax departments, the corporate team at Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados frequently assists clients in regulated sectors with complex construction projects, privatisations and M&A. Industries of particular focus for the practice include energy, automotive, telecom, metal and steel, and mining. The group’s leadership is shared between Fabio Appendino, who is frequently engaged in M&A and corporate restructurings, and Luis Gustavo Miranda, an expert in compliance matters and infrastructure and real estate projects. At the associate level, Alessandra Rezende Torres is noted for her expertise in corporate structures and M&A, and Paulo Teixeira Fernandes has more than 20 years of experience in compliance, infrastructure projects and contracts.

Coimbra & Chaves stands out for its sectoral expertise in healthcare, where it advises hospitals and laboratories on M&A and joint ventures. Handling both domestic and cross-border mandates, the group is also active in the construction, education, sports and services sectors. Paula Andrade Ribeiro Chaves, who is well versed in M&A and venture capital transactions as well as mining projects, leads the practice. Also noted are corporate law experts Francisco Camilo Gruppioni Côrtes Júnior and Loni Melillo Cardoso, and Rafael Costa Zimmer Prados, whose expertise spans succession planning, foreign investment and corporate governance matters.

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is noted for its broad sectorial expertise ,which spans energy, mining, real estate, financial services, telecoms and technology. The group is well versed in M&A, commercial arbitration and equity investments, among other mandates. The practice is directed by the trio of Christian Lopes, who has 20 years of experience in corporate law and arbitration; senior associate and M&A specialist Pedro Ernesto Rocha; and Fernanda Galvão, who often assists domestic and international clients in the negotiation of contracts and claims.

Goulart & Colepicolo Advogados is particularly known for its sectorial expertise in real estate and shopping centres, making the firm a key port of call in the Minas Gerais region for corporate matters involving these sectors. The group has also been increasingly active assisting venture capital and investment funds, shareholders and founders with the purchase and sale of equity stakes in technology companies. Leading the group is a trio comprised of tax and real estate specialist Cristiano Silva Colepicolo; João Gilberto Freire Goulart, who has vast experience in M&A, investment funds and litigation; and Pedro Paulo Moreira Rodrigues, an expert in venture capital operations and capital markets transactions.

Guimarães & Vieira De Mello Advogados is a popular choice for company directors and executive officers seeking assistance with corporate governance matters. Clients from the mining, gambling, technology and financial services sectors turn to the group for advice on investment agreements, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. Another pillar of the practice is corporate finance, with the team frequently handling debentures, commercial papers, mezzanine financings and other forms of debt. Founding partner Leonardo Guimarães leads the corporate and M&A team alongside São Paulo-based partner Helder Fonseca.

Manucci Advogados offers complex consultancy services in corporate, commercial, M&A and data protection, and is often retained by companies from a variety of sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate and mining. On the international front, the group is able to leverage the firm’s association with UGGC Avocats and membership of Interlaw to assist clients with cross-border issues. Managing partner Daniel Diniz Manucci is especially sought after to handle foreign investment transactions, M&A and joint ventures. Also recommended are arbitration and corporate law expert Guilherme Poggiali, Edson Martins, and London-based partner Délber Andrade Gribel Lage. New additions include associate Luciana Rossa, who joined in December 2021 from Rolim, Viotti, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados.

Tavernard Advogados frequently assists clients from a broad range of industries, including energy, healthcare, construction and food, with capital markets transactions and the structuring of real estate investment trusts. The group is well versed in M&A, venture capital and private equity investment, and data protection matters. Heading the practice is Mário Tavernard, a key contact for succession planning, capital markets products and private equity deals. Also noted is head of disputes resolution Guilherme Martins, who combines expertise in civil litigation and corporate law.