Offering support on both domestic and cross-border transactions, the corporate and M&A team at Veirano Advogados handles a diverse array of matters, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, and private equity deals. The team continues to grow its client base, advising prominent names across the telecoms, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries, among others. The practice is jointly led by Ricardo Veirano, a specialist in M&A and private equity, and Gustavo Moraes Stolagli, who focuses on corporate governance, M&A, and restructuring. In the firm’s Rio de Janeiro office, Paula Surerus is a standout name, bringing strong credentials in M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, and private equity matters, including minority stake acquisitions and international deals. Mauricio Negri Machado Paschoal in São Paulo handles share and asset deals, distressed transactions and joint ventures for public and private companies, funds and family offices. Lior Pinsky left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly qualified team to perform M&A and corporate activities.’
‘Veirano Advogados is highly regarded for its corporate and M&A practice, particularly for its commercially astute and technically accurate advice.’
‘The M&A team is highly reliable and possesses great technical knowledge, negotiating skills, and flexibility, always providing legal advice that truly considers the business aspects.’
'Daniel Augusto Malatesta is very agile, with in-depth technical knowledge, presenting assertive proposals in M&A negotiations. The M&A team is able to provide legal advice that really takes commercial aspects into account.'
'Highly professional yet extremely approachable. Great to work with.'
'The firm's availability, promptness, and kindness, regardless of the topic, make me feel confident consulting with them, even if it's just to exchange professional experiences and market knowledge.'
Key clients
- AT&T
- Bradesco
- Yara Fertilizantes
- Celulosa Arauco
- Compass/Cosan
- Be8
- Grupo América Móvil
- Maxum Máquinas
- Intertek
- Smurfit Kappa
- Group Faro Verde
- Glencore
- Hydro
- STEAG
- CEMIG
- Pirelli
- Crenlo Engineered Cabs
- Yamaha Motor Company
Work highlights
Advised CEMIG on the sale of its 45% stake in Aliança Energia S.A. Vale S.A.
Advised Arauco Florestal Arapoti on the acquisition by Klabin of 100% of Arauco Florestal Arapoti and Arauco Forest Brasil from Chilean companies Arauco and Inversiones Arauco Internacional, and indirectly, 49% of the share capital of Florestal Vale do Corisco and 100% of Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz.
Advised AUTOSTRADE CONCESSÕES E PARTICIPAÇÕES BRASIL LTDA. on the sale of all shares of AB Concessões to VIA APPIA FUNDO DE INVESTIMENTO EM PARTICIPAÇÕESINFRAESTRUTURA, managed by STARBOARD ASSET LTDA.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Ricardo Veirano; Gustavo Moraes Stolagli
Other key lawyers
Paula Surerus; Alberto Bragança; Mauricio Paschoal; Daniel Augusto Malatesta; Vitor Rozenthal; Carolina Rossini