Proskauer Rose LLP > São Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile
Proskauer Rose LLP Offices
RUA FUNCHAL, 418, 26º ANDAR
04551-060 SÃO PAULO
Brazil
Proskauer Rose LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Latin America: International firms > Banking and finance Tier 2
Proskauer Rose LLP’s Latin America group is largely located in New York and São Paulo, with much of its banking and finance practice in the Brazilian city. The team has an excellent record in pre-export finance, acquisition finance, syndicated loans, restructurings and project finance. Moreover, it is one of few firms to have both US and UK qualified lawyers in its São Paulo office. The practice represents an impressive number of Brazilian corporates and banks, along with a series of financial sponsors, and is also noted for cross-border financings to Brazilian banks and financial institutions, and international acquisition financings for Brazilian corporates. Although the São Paulo team has a primary focus on the Brazilian market, it does have a broader geographic, including Chile. New York-based head of the Latin America practice Carlos Martinez is a versatile practitioner with a solid record in restructurings and bank lending. Head of the São Paulo office Antonio Piccirillo is a recognised finance specialist, highlighted for his recent record in acquisition financings and sustainability-linked loans. Dual-qualified (New York/UK) David Fenwick is noted for bank lending, securitisations, and hedging and derivatives transactions; while Fábio Yamada is also rated for bank lending and pre-export financings. Named individuals are based in São Paulo unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
Carlos Martinez; Antonio Piccirillo
Testimonials
‘Excellent team, with fluent command of the Spanish language and knowledge of the Latin culture.’
‘Pro-deal approach with sensitivity to the Latin American markets. Carlos Martinez. Antonio Piccirillo. Fabio Yamada.’
‘Proskauer has a reputable banking practice.’
‘Fabio and Antonio lead the practice and are responsive.’
Key clients
Banco Sofisa
Gilinski Group
Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia (Coelba) (Neoenergia Group)
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN)
Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahia
Prisma Capital
Santher
Sylvamo Brazil
HIG Brazil
Financiera Maestra
Itaú Unibanco
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Sofisa, as borrower, on a financing provided by the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the proceeds of which will be used to make loans to small and medium enterprises in the Amazon region.
- Represented the Gilinski Group in a series of financings related to hostile tender offers to acquire Grupo Nutresa and Grupo Suramericana, two public companies in Colombia.
- Represented Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia (as borrower) and Neonergia (as guarantor), in a $107m financing by the International Finance Cooperation (IFC), to finance the borrower’s network expansion and loss reduction projects in accordance with Neoenergia’s Green Finance Framework.
Latin America: International firms > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Proskauer Rose LLP’s Latin America-focused corporate and M&A team is primarily located in New York, but draws further support from its sizeable São Paulo office. The team has a history of headline cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in the region, notably in the financial services, energy and natural resources, life sciences, manufacturing and mining sectors. It has close connections to major multinationals, financial sponsors, multi-latinas and family groups in the region. New York partner Carlos Martinez leads the Latin America group and has an extensive history in M&A and corporate transactions, building close connections to a number of major clients in the region. New York’s Daniel Ganitsky is global co-head of the M&A practice, and also has a fine record in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in Latin America. São Paulo and New York-based Fábio Yamada provides further advisory, transactional and finance experience – particularly in relation to institutional investors, private equity and other alternative asset fund managers. While not solely focused on Latin America, associate Lauren S Kim impresses.Practice head(s):
Carlos Martinez; Antonio Piccirillo
Testimonials
‘I worked with the Latin American team of Proskauer Rose, namely Dan Ganitsky, Kunal Dogra and Lauren Kim. I was very well impressed by the knowledge of the team regarding the private equity industry, infrastructure agreements and their ability to coordinate multi-jurisdictional work with a very proactive and pro-deal approach.’
‘Dan Ganitsky is an excellent lawyer, very business-oriented, very knowledgeable about issues involving Latin American companies. Kunal is a deep lawyer, knows the agreement in detail. Lauren Kim seems to be an excellent senior associate.’
‘Proskauer Rose is the NY firm we always go to. Their lawyers have excellent treatment and good manners, in addition to being very efficient in terms of fees and very honest when transferring fees to clients. Unlike other firms, we really like that their partners are very committed to the transaction until the end, following up, and they don’t let the partners manage the transactions. It is a first class firm, and without a doubt its ranking does not reflect the quality or experience of the firm and its lawyers.’
‘Daniel Ganitsky, partner. He is an excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable, highly sophisticated, and with outstanding negotiation skills. He is a person we love working with, because he is also very charismatic and always knows how to achieve the result we want. Kunal Dogra, partner. He is also very skilled and sophisticated. He is very patient, and he knows how to handle situations very well in the most tense moments. Carlos Martinez, partner. He is a highly networked lawyer, very charismatic and very knowledgeable not only of M&A and corporate law, but also of financial law.’
‘The M&A team is creative, highly resposive and problem-solver. Team understands Latam’s difficulties better than any other US practices I have worked with.’
‘Daniel Ganitsky – senior partner, attentive to main issues and always bring main risks for discussion. Kunal Dogra – very diligent partner, problem-solver Lauren Kim – amazing associate, responsive, deals well with different and complex demands at the same time and answers with assertviness and quickly.’
Key clients
GCM Mining Corporation
Gilinski Group
Patria Investments
Lightrock Brazil
ASA Investments
BRZ Investimentos
BBDTVM
7CC
Vox Capital
Fourth Sail
Work highlights
- Advised Canadian gold mining company GCM Mining Corporation, which has operations and interests in Colombia and Guyana, on its merger with Aris Gold Corporation.
- Advised the Gilinski Group on its two hostile takeover bids in Colombia to acquire Grupo Nutresa and Grupo Suramericana.
- Advised Patria Investments on its definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company ODATA to Aligned Data Centers.
Latin America: International firms > Capital markets
Proskauer Rose LLP has a sizeable Latin America team based across its New York and Sao Paulo offices. It has attracted a wealth of Latin American issuer clients in Brazil and across the region, notably in relation to cross-border bond offerings, exchange offers, private placements and project bonds. The firm is also recognised for debt restructuring matters and is a growing force in token offerings. It advised IMPSA, the Argentine power generation and renewables business, on two exchange offers involving a $208m issuance of 1.50% senior notes (due 2036). São Paulo and New York-based Antonio Piccirillo and head of the Latin America group Carlos Martinez are key partners for capital markets transactions in the region.Practice head(s):
Carlos Martinez; Antonio Piccirillo
Key clients
Banco Daycoval
Compañía Latinoamericana de Infraestructura & Servicios
Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB)
Frontera Energy Corporation
Gilinski Group
Gran Colombia Gold Corp
Grifols
IMPSA
LW Securities
Work highlights
- Avised Argentine power generation and renewables business, IMPSA, on two exchange offers involving a $208m issuance of 1.50% senior notes (due 2036).
- Represented the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB) in two bond offerings by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in connection with the Commonwealth’s adjustment plan under Title III of PROMESA.
- Represented Kodo Assets in the tokenization of real estate assets and an offering of tokens to non-Brazilian investors.
Proskauer Rose LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Proskauer has more than 800 lawyers across 12 offices worldwide. We are strategically strengthening our core practices and industry offerings ensuring that we continually innovate to meet the needs of the markets we serve. We are laser-focused on delivering outstanding client service. We work across borders with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies. Proskauer’s Latin America practice group integrates the firm’s New York headquarters with its São Paulo, London and Paris offices. The lawyers are intimately familiar with the business cultures, languages and legal landscapes in Latin America, providing personalised, creative and effective service to clients. Our team handles some of the highest-profile deals in the region, servicing both global and regional clients in industries important to the economic growth and development of the region, including financial services, technology and telecoms, energy and natural resources, life sciences, manufacturing and mining and metals industries. Our quality, value and market standing are validated by long-tenured clients that continue to turn to us for their most transformative transactions in the region.
Main areas of practice
Capital markets: The firm has a long history of advising underwriters and issuers in Latin American debt and equity securities offerings, both public and Rule 144A/Regulation S. It also advises Latin American companies regarding their US Securities and Exchange Commission reporting obligations and other compliance matters.
Finance: Proskauer represents underwriters, issuers, credit enhancers and developers in structured financings and securitisations throughout Latin America. It counsels lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of credit transactions, including syndicated term and revolving loans covering the full range of security interests, guarantees and other enhancements.
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity: Proskauer’s leading M&A and private equity groups represent acquirers, targets and related parties both in Latin America and globally.
Debt restructuring and distressed debt: The firm advises creditors and borrowers in Latin American debt restructurings, including bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings, negotiation of extra-judicial settlements, exchange offers and consent solicitations.
Infrastructure: Proskauer represents lenders, developers, builders, operators and investors across the spectrum of public and private infrastructure projects.
Arbitration and dispute resolution: Proskauer advises on matters on behalf of both US and international clients in disputes involving Latin American parties and assets in several jurisdictions, with particular experience in international arbitration and litigation.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| São Paulo Office | Antonio Piccirillo | ||
| New York Office | Carlos Martinez | ||
| New York Office | Daniel Ganitsky |
Lawyer Profiles
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David Fenwick | David Fenwick is a partner in Proskauer’s Latin America Group, where he… | View Profile |
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Antonio Piccirillo | Antonio N. Piccirillo is the head of Proskauer’s São Paulo office and… | View Profile |
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Fábio Yamada | Fábio Yamada is a partner in Proskauer’s Latin America Practice Group. His practice… | View Profile |