The ‘committed, experienced and competent professionals’ at Silveiro Advogados handle a variety of transactional work, including acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and stake sales. Pedro Chagas oversees the Porto Alegre-based team, focusing on M&A, corporate restructurings, domestic and foreign investments, private equity, and venture capital deals. Also part of the core team in this office, Julie Griebler has expertise in complex commercial contracts and cross-border transactions, while Andressa Garcia is recommended for experience in contentious and non-contentious commercial and corporate mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is made up of experienced and highly qualified professionals who work together, enabling them to handle demands with a complete evaluation from all angles (corporate, tax, civil, criminal, etc.). This means they deliver not only accurate and reliable responses but also agility.'
- 'Daniel Báril: He has competence, reliability, knowledge, and is always available. His agility in evaluating scenarios and proposing optimised solutions is combined with courtesy and friendliness.'
- 'The professionals have great knowledge, negotiation skills, reliability, and high-level politeness.'
- 'Pedro Dominguez Chagas is a professional with great knowledge, and I admire him greatly for his patience and high level of skill in conducting negotiations.'
- 'Ricardo Borges Fortes has a great ability to explain things to those who are not from the legal field, which is very important. Additionally, he has a lot of knowledge.'
- 'The firm’s service is its main differentiator. They allow for close contact between the immediate lawyers and the company, valuing speed in service.'
- 'The lawyers who have the most direct contact with the company are Andressa, Ana Larissa, and Luísa. In addition to their daily availability and expertise, they provide preliminary information from the first contact to reassure and guide the client.'
- 'Organisation, professionalism, and knowledge are standout factors, which is why we greatly value our partnership with Silveiro Advogados.'
- 'Every opportunity we have had to work with the Silveiro Advogados team, the experiences have been very positive. They always have engaged, experienced, and competent professionals.'
- 'They have a phrase on their logo that says, "much more than law." They are indeed like this, providing a service that is not limited to just the legal aspects of an issue.'
Key clients
- Sim Rede de Postos Ltda.
- Telefônica Brasil S.A.
- Brozauto Veículos e Peças Ltda.
- Pandrol Iberica SAU
- Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
- Intecnial S.A. – Em Recuperação Judicial
- TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação S.A.
- Grupo Casa Hotéis
- Lojas Colombo S.A - Comércio de Utilidades Domésticas
- Fleming Serviços Educacionais Ltda.
- SEBRAE/RS - Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
- Banco Cooperativo Sicredi S.A.
- Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
- IMS – Soluções em Energia Ltda.
- Arcádia Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda.
- Grings S.A. - Piccadilly Company
- Rotta Ely Construções e Incorporações Ltda.
- Telefônica IOT, Big Data e Tecnologia do Brasil S.A.
- Cromai Tecnologias Agrícolas S.A.
- Alianco Investimentos Ltda.
Work highlights
Advised SIM Distribuidora de Combustíveis S.A. on its national expansion through the acquisition of TotalEnergies Distribuidora Brasil Ltda.
Advised Banco Cooperativo Sicredi S.A. on the first AB Loan for a Brazilian financial institution, structured by Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as main lenders.
Advised TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação S.A. on its expansion in the mining sector through the full acquisition of a key player in Brazil.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Andressa Garcia
Julie Griebler
Practice head
Pedro Chagas
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Fortes; Julie Griebler; Andressa Garcia