About

Brasil Bolsa Balcão – more commonly known as B3 – is the Brazilian Stock Exchange, and owing to a merger between BM & FBovespa and Cetip in a deal worth $3.9bn, became the world’s fifth largest stock exchange in March 2017. With offices in Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Shanghai, and London, and assets worth $13bn, the B3 business is present in many of the world’s most important financial centres and is at the forefront of the Brazilian economy. The exchange is a self-regulatory entity that operates under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission and such requires astute and swift regulatory knowledge on the part of its lawyers. A team with several legal managers and specialists, the team is rich in experience and knowledge of administrative law, regulatory affairs and antitrust affairs. All of this is crucial in protecting B3 in its prominent position in global capital markets, ensuring its reputation is protected and making Brazil an attractive place for investors.