In addition to handling complex corporate and commercial matters, Fialho Salles Advogados' multi-disciplinary team assists clients in mandates ranging from public law, tax and international trade to antitrust and intellectual property. Practice co-head Alice Dourado is proficient in cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate governance as well as restructuring issues and fund incorporation. Corporate agreements and private equity investments are core areas of practice for Patricia Alvarenga. Leonardo Canabrava is the name to note for private and economic law, while public law-related matters are Gustavo Magalhães and Érico Andrade's particular areas of focus. Débora Resende regularly handles venture capital investments and is adept at advising on the issuance of securities as well as succession planning.

Rolim, Viotti & Leite Campos Advogados leads advice to a diverse client base, covering sectors from energy, mining and construction to private equity, real estate and telecoms, among others. The department undertakes work pertaining to commercial contracts, M&A transactions, capital markets issues and foreign investment. Fábio Appendino has a strong background in corporate restructuring matters and M&A, which are also areas of expertise for Luis Gustavo Miranda, who stands out for his in-depth knowledge of corporate governance. Alessandra Rezende Torres is another name to note in the Belo Horizonte office.

Specialised in corporate law, Coimbra & Chaves's broad service offering covers domestic and cross-border transactions, commercial agreements, mining projects, venture capital deals and technology and engineering contracts. Practice head Paula Andrade Ribeiro Chaves stands out in the field of international corporate law. Eugênia Aguiar Siqueira has broad private law expertise, particularly in M&A, corporate governance and the drafting of contracts. Loni Mellilo Cardoso, who predominantly undertakes transactional work, is also part of the core team.

Manucci Advogados offers advice to domestic and foreign clients in relation to M&A transactions, foreign investments, joint ventures and commercial agreements. Managing partner Daniel Manucci is proficient in cross-border corporate deals, particularly transactions involving China, and oversees the department alongside Guilherme Poggiali, who leads on commercial and contractual work. International matters are a core area of activity for Délber Lage.

Clients operating in a range of industries, from energy, construction and mining to consumer products, seek Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados' assistance in relation to commercial operations and M&A transactions. The practice is jointly led by three practitioners: Christian Lopes, who has solid experience in corporate law and contractual issues; Fernanda Galvão, who oversees the contracts and compliance group; and Pedro Ernesto Rocha.

Corporate governance is a key specialism for Guimarães & Vieira De Mello Advogados, which also provides support in relation to corporate deals, commercial agreements, joint ventures, investments, reorganisations and financing. Founding partner Leonardo Guimarães co-ordinates the corporate and M&A practice.

With particular strength in asset acquisitions and investments, Sion Advogados specialises in the mining, infrastructure, energy and oil and gas sectors. Department head Bernardo Pessoa handles work related to commercial, contractual and real estate matters; he is also proficient in regulatory compliance. Alexandre Sion is a name to note for commercial arrangements, M&A and licensing agreements in relation to energy projects.