Renata Cardoso, widely regarded as a leading reference in the Brazilian market for both high-value financing transactions and complex banking regulatory work, leads Lefosse Advogados’ banking and finance group. The practice advises established domestic and international financial institutions as well as new entrants in the payments and technology sectors on both transactional and regulatory matters. The team demonstrates particular strength in structured and acquisition finance and debt restructuring, while also regularly advising on M&A, strategic alliances, and joint ventures within the financial services sector. Kenneth Ferreira is especially active in structured finance and regulatory work involving the Central Bank; Carla Rossi focuses on project finance; and counsel Fabio Perez is noted for his expertise in cross-border and domestic financings, as well as banking and payments regulation.
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‘This team not only understands the law, but understands potential issues that may impact a transaction as well as the application of the law- they are quite proactive. ’
‘Renata Cardoso is spectacular! She is keenly aware of both the legal implications of a matter, knows what is "market" and can advise in connection with potential regulatory changes- she is on the pulse of what is happening in Brazil and also a good resource for Latin America.’
Key clients
- Nuvei
- Totvs
- Apex
- Santander
- ABN Amro Clearing
- BMW Finance
- Itaú
- Quadra
- Bradesco
- PagBank
- Citibank
- Syngenta
- Bunge
- LBBW - Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- Morgan Stanley
- Bank Of America
- Marfrig
Work highlights
Acted as special Brazilian counsel to BlaBlaCar group (via Comuto S.A. and Comuto Serviços de Tecnologia) on a €100m revolving facility with BNP Paribas, HSBC, and others for corporate purposes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Fabio Perez
Practice head
Renata Cardoso
Other key lawyers
Kenneth Ferreira; Carla Rossi; Fábio Perez