Demarest Advogados

Sought after for its capability to handle high-value transactions – both domestic and cross-border – across a range of sectors such as telecoms, mining, and private equity, the corporate and M&A group at Demarest Advogados remains a market leader in Brazil. The practice has extensive experience advising on public and private M&A, divestitures, and investments, and its expertise is reflected in its impressive and growing client roster, comprised of household names. On the alternative investment front, João Busin specialises in advising private equity firms as well as local and foreign investors, while José Setti Diaz is an expert in corporate conflicts and reorganisations. Another notable name in the group is Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky, who focuses on cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Marcelo Peloso advises multinational construction, healthcare, and retail businesses on an array of mandates, ranging from M&A to corporate reorganisations. Former practice head Ana Carolina Botto Audi left the firm in April 2026.