Madrona Advogados' commercial, corporate, and M&A practice is known for its strength in complex M&A, private equity deals, and joint ventures, as well as corporate governance, capital markets transaction structuring, shareholder agreements, and succession planning. The firm is a reference in the Belo Horizonte market, particularly for investors, financial institutions and companies from the manufacturing, tech, logistics, food and beverage and education sectors, among others. Alice Dourado excels in cross-border transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Dourado oversees the practice with Patrícia Alvarenga, who is also skilled in private equity investments, equity acquisitions and sales and asset negotiations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Madrona stands out for offering legal services of a high technical standard, combined with a practical, agile approach that is close to the client. The team is highly qualified and works collaboratively, allowing for quick responses and solutions aligned with the business. One of the firm’s main strengths is precisely its ability to translate legal complexity into clear and applicable guidance.'
- 'Among the professionals at Madrona, we particularly highlight Alice Dourado, whose work stands out for striking a balance between technical rigour and a practical approach. Alice shows deep legal expertise, combining attention to detail with an objective, problem-solving mindset. Her clear communication, availability, and ability to anticipate risks make the process very smooth and efficient. She is a professional who inspires confidence, has excellent communication skills across different areas, and is undoubtedly a key figure within the team.'
- 'The firm stands out in the national legal market for its combination of technical excellence, personalised service and innovative approach. The team consists of highly qualified professionals.'
- 'The technical expertise of the team inspires confidence in the guidance provided. Their full personal dedication to the client is one of the firm’s differentiators.'
- 'Eduardo Rufini – attentive and of exemplary technical ability.'
- 'The team has impeccable technical knowledge, capable of handling any type of specific demand with precision and efficiency. Their expertise in the field makes their analysis quicker, and the client service is prompt, as time is nowadays our greatest enemy when it comes to legal matters.'
Key clients
- VLI S.A.
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Companhia De Saneamento de Minas Gerais S.A. - Copasa
- Embaré Indústrias Alimentícias S.A.
- Aperam Inox America do Sul S.A.
- ArcelorMittal Brasil S/A
- Brazilian Nickel
- Afya Participações S/A
- Genoma Empreendimentos Ltda. (Centerlab)
- Nau Capital
- Reframax Engenharia Ltda.
- Tropical Indústria de Alimentos S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alice Dourado
Practice head
Alice Dourado; Patricia Alvarenga
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Rufini