‘Known for its high level of collaboration and excellent work ethic’, Pinheiro Guimarães acts for buyers, sellers, management and target companies in sophisticated M&A transactions, demonstrating particular strength in the banking and financial industry. In addition to its strong credentials in public M&A deals, including matters containing international components, the group is also active in the private equity space, where it advises major international and local funds on acquisitions, divestments and transactions involving distressed assets. Plinio Pinheiro Guimaraes N in Rio and São Paulo-based Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães and Marcelo Lamy Rego, the latter of whom is noted for being an ‘excellent negotiator and strategist’ in the context of big-ticket M&A, jointly lead the team. Sérgio Ramos Yoshino possesses a strong track record in mandates involving the sale of distressed assets, divestment strategies and M&A in the context of debt restructuring. Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra has handled several transactions in the healthcare, entertainment, energy and banking sectors, while Carolina Cardoso Ramalho has knowledge of both M&A deals and corporate finance.
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Testimonials
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‘PGA's team is known for its high level of collaboration and excellent work ethic. They have a keen sense of risk perception and can develop effective risk mitigation strategies for their clients. Their experience handling complex cases has given them valuable insights that make the process much smoother than other law firms. Moreover, the PGA team's commitment to client service is evident in their readiness to provide comprehensive information and details about the case. Finally, the team can absorb very complex information from clients in the cases we've worked on, and this information has been faithfully incorporated into the legal documents, ensuring the best possible representation.’
‘PGA lawyers are all well prepared, giving us confidence in dealing with the challenges. We want to highlight Renato Ruschi's exceptional drive and commitment to clients. He is highly competent and focused.'
‘PGA provides excellent service with knowledge of our market, promptness and competence.'
‘Technical capacity, engagement and client care are the main qualities that stand out.'
‘Highly specialised in the corporate area, capital markets and international transactions. Excellent team, very available, hands-on and flexible in proposing solutions. They distinguish themselves from large firms that work in international M&A or capital markets due to their proximity to the client and work as a single team.'
‘Marcelo Lamy is very experienced with in-depth knowledge of corporate law, Brazilian legislation and a comprehensive view of legal challenges and issues of all kinds. Excellent negotiator and strategist.'
Key clients
- BTG Pactual
- Brookfield
- Citibank
- HSBC
- GP Investments
- Itau Unibanco
- Gávea Investimentos
- International Finance Corporation -
- IFC
- Organizações Globo
- BHG S.A. – Brazil Hospitality Group
- Sendas Distribuidora S.A.
Work highlights
Acted for Associação Comercial de São Paulo – ACSP, a key shareholder of Boa Vista Serviços S.A., in connection with the acquisition of Boa Vista Serviços S.A. by Equifax Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in Brazil, in a deal that involved R$3.1bn.
Adised Credit Suisse CTVM S.A. on the tender offer of ordinary shares of Alliança Saúde e Participações S.A. by Fonte de Saúde Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia, and its quotaholder, Lormont Participação S.A.
Assisted Itaú Unibanco, as investor, with the issuance of redeemable preferred shares by Argeb Energia Empreendimentos e Participações S.A., member of Argo Energia Group subscribed and paid-in by Itaú Unibanco S.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N.; Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães; Marcelo Lamy Rego
Other key lawyers
Fábio Yanitchkis Couto; Sérgio Ramos Yoshino; Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra; René Mostardeiro Brunet; Mariana Jost; Bernardo Bulhões; Renato Ruschi; Carolina Cardoso Ramalho