With the ability to handle the full array of capital markets mandates, Stocche Forbes Advogados often advises underwriters and major corporate issuers on debt securities transactions and equity offerings at the domestic and international levels. Investment funds-related matters and Brazilian infrastructure debentures issuances are other areas of expertise for the group, which is well versed in regulatory issues before the CVM, ANBIMA and B3. The practice is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: Henrique Filizzola has been particularly active in follow-ons, primary and secondary offerings; Frederico Cursino De Moura is particularly skilled in capital markets transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors; and Marcos Ribeiro focuses on investment funds. Thadeu Bretas is another name to note for the public offering of securities, covering debt and equity.
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‘What, in my opinion, makes Stocche Forbes the best firm for capital markets deals is the constant involvement of the partner and senior lawyers from the capital markets team, as well as, when necessary, partners from other areas when questions arise.'
‘Thadeu Bretas is our partner and we are very pleased to work with him, both due to his availability and also the partnership in the transactions we work on together.’
‘I had the opportunity to work on several transactions with SF. What impressed me was the broad technical expertise of the team, which was essential for excellent execution in a complex transaction.'
‘I believe that Thadeu Bretas, Ana Flávia Chaves, and Deborah Toledo form an excellent team. What is impressive about the SF team is the cultural homogeneity that the entire team has in terms of technical mastery, willingness to help and, above all, make a difference.’
‘Stocche Forbes has the technical capacity to guide, mitigate, suggest alternatives and find innovative solutions for the situations presented.'
‘Henrique Filizzola, Thadeu Bretas and Eduardo Pereira stand out for their attitude, tireless search and determination in the development of instruments, strategies, analyses, guidelines and the entire legal, financial and business framework involving the capital markets transactions carried out by the company.'
‘Young and very talented team, especially in understanding the commercial conditions of the deals it advises.'
‘In addition to impeccable technical knowledge, the Stocche Forbes Capital Markets team is always very available, knowing how to allocate the person with the right seniority for each matter.'
Key clients
- Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
- Banco Itaú BBA S.A.
- Hapvida Participações e Investimentos S.A.
- Equatorial Group
- Energisa Group
- Copel Group
- Eneva S.A.
- Minerva S.A.
- XP Investimentos
- Eletrobras
Work highlights
- Advised Copel on its privatisation by means of a public offering of shares (follow-on) in the amount of R$5.1bn.
- Advised Eletrobras on the issuance of green debentures in the total amount of R$7bn.
- Advised the underwriters on the issuance of debentures by Águas do Rio in the total amount of R$5.5bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Henrique Filizzola; Frederico Cursino de Moura; Marcos Ribeiro
Other key lawyers
Thadeu Bretas; Victor Manso; Eduardo Pereira; Ana Flávia Chaves; Deborah Toledo