Noted for its experience advising on complex transactions involving regulated sectors and publicly listed entities, the corporate and M&A practice at Lefosse Advogados is a popular choice among healthcare, energy, and retail businesses. The group is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border deals, including M&A, spin-offs, and asset swaps, as well as business combinations and divestitures. At the helm of the department is Luiz Octavio Lopes, who is sought after by both public and private companies and private equity funds to assist with high-value M&A. André Calumby stands out for his aptitude in joint ventures. The capabilities of the practice have been bolstered by the arrival of Fernando Carvalho, who joined from TozziniFreire in April 2024, bringing with him deep expertise in structuring foreign investments in Brazil. Carlos Mello left the firm in April 2025.
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Key clients
- Magazine Luiza
- BTG Pactual
- Itau
- Cargill
- Patria
- Gol
- Cielo
- Arcelormittal
- Lavoro
- Sigulerguff
- GIC
- Shell
- Porto Seguro
- Eneva
- Bunge
- Brookfield
- Dasa
- XP Investimentos
- Syngenta
- Suzano
Work highlights
Acted as legal adviser to the AES Corporation, the controlling shareholder of AESBrasil Energia S.A, in the business combination between AES Brasil Energia and Auren Energia.
Advised CMA Terminals in its acquisition of 48% of Santos Brasil.
Advised Amil Assistência Médica Internacional S.A. in connection with its business combination of hospitals and oncology clinics with Diagnósticos da América S.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luiz Octavio Lopes
Other key lawyers
André Calumby; Marcelo Tourinho; Leonardo Batista; Laura Affonso; Rodrigo Cunha; Christiano Rehder; Felipe Gibson; Fernando Carvalho