Lígia Padovani > Lefosse Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its ‘great negotiation skills’, Lefosse Advogados fields a large team that is fully dedicated to corporate law and M&A transactions. The group works with a broad range of corporate clients on a wealth of headline-grabbing transactions, demonstrating particular strength in the education, technology and energy sectors. The firm – which has been experiencing considerable growth in both headcount and market share – is a prime destination for Brazilian and foreign companies, as well as private equity funds and venture capital players engaged in ‘critical transactions’, including cross-border deals. Luiz Octavio Lopes, whose ‘broad legal vision’ is highlighted by clients, has steered the team in an array of M&A transactions of national and international significance. Carlos Mello – one of ‘the best M&A legal advisors in the market’ – is often retained by large Brazilian conglomerates in relation to M&A deals and corporate restructuring matters. André Calumby is turned to by several public companies, private equity firms and venture capital funds seeking advice on the entire spectrum of corporate matters, such as M&A and joint ventures, while recently promoted partner Lígia Padovani is also recommended for corporate restructurings, strategic M&A and private equity investments.