Cescon Barrieu

With expertise in the gamut of corporate and M&A matters – including privatisations, joint ventures, and public auctions – Cescon Barrieu remains a key player in the Brazilian market. The group has experience handling both domestic and cross-border transactions across a range of sectors, including agribusiness, aviation, education and energy, to name a few. Maria Cristina Cescon co-heads the practice alongside Marcos Flesch and Ronald Herscovici, and stands out for her aptitude in handling M&A, tender offers, and equity investments on behalf of financial institutions, private equity funds, and publicly and privately held businesses. Flesch’s key areas of activity cover restructuring, corporate governance, and acquisitions. Cross-border transaction specialist Herscovici is recognised for his deep knowledge of leveraged acquisitions, divestitures, and M&A. Matheus Bittencourt Fernandes concentrates on transactions in the healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. Lior Pinsky joined from Veirano Advogados in February 2025, while Ana Carolina Botto Audi arrived from Demarest Advogados in April 2025. Most recently, Fernanda Montorfano left the firm in June 2025. Luciana Mares is also no longer at the firm.