Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra > 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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Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra
Work Department
Banking and the Financial Markets; Financing and Foreign Trade; Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Markets; Private Equity and Venture Capital; Banking Regulations
Position
Partner
Career
Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra is a partner of the M&A and Banking & Finance practices of the firm and has built a strong track record assisting national and international financial institutions, large corporations, private equity funds and multilateral agencies, in strategic corporate and financing deals, with notable mandates in the banking and financial industry, healthcare and consumer care, entertainment and energy businesses. With an LLM from The University of Chicago Law School and a Master Degree in Civil Law from PUC-SP, Maria Amélia is often involved in discussions with regulatory authorities regarding corporate governance matters, investor’s rights and management and controlling shareholders’ obligations. In the regulatory banking practice, Maria Amélia has been advising financial institutions and fintechs in licensing matters, structuring of financial products and compliance with Central Bank policies.
Memberships
Brazilian Bar Association
Education
Education: Escola Nova Lourenço Castanho, São Paulo (BA); Catholic University Law School, São Paulo (LLB 2003); Catholic University Law School, São Paulo (specialisation in contract law, 2005); Catholic University Law School, São Paulo (LLM in Civil Law, 2010). The University of Chicago Law School, Chicago (LLM, 2010). Foreign associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP, New York (2010–2011). 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.