Pinheiro Guimarães ‘ corporate and M&A practice ’stands out for its in-depth knowledge‘ and ’the technical quality of the lawyers and partners‘. The practice advises prominent clients in an array of sectors - including real estate, financial services, and logistics - on a range of domestic and cross-border matters, including M&A, business combinations, divestitures, and investments. Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N. heads up the team in Rio de Janeiro and is an expert in negotiating and executing M&A transactions, while in São Paulo, distressed asset sale specialist Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães co-leads the group alongside Marcelo Lamy Rego, who has extensive experience advising investment banks and investors active in the energy sector on multijurisdictional M&A. René Mostardeiro Brunet handles corporate transactions involving financial institutions, household name companies, as well as private equity and venture capital funds. Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra left the firm in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out for its in-depth knowledge.’
‘They provide a highly personalised service.’
‘The technical quality of the lawyers and partners is a differentiator for the firm.’
‘René Mostardeiro Brunet stands out due to his technical quality and availability.’
Key clients
- BTG Pactual
- Brookfield
- Citibank
- HSBC
- GP Investments
- Itau Unibanco
- International Finance Corporation
- Organizações Globo
- BHG S.A.
- Sendas Distribuidora S.A.
- Credit Suisse
- Enel
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Mateus on the acquisition of control of Novo Atacarejo.
Advised Wilson Sons S.A. on its acquisition by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl.
Advised Bradesco Holding de Investimentos S.A. on the primary investment for the subscription of 50% of the shares representative of the total capital stock of Banco John Deere S.A.
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
Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N.; Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães; Marcelo Lamy Rego
Other key lawyers
Bruno Lardosa; Rodrigo Marcilio; Sérgio Ramos Yoshin; René Mostardeiro Brunet; Rodrigo Fagundes Terassovich; Carolina Ramalho