TozziniFreire’ corporate and M&A team offers broad transactional expertise across M&A, business combinations, and divestitures, with a strong track record in cross-border mandates. The practice continues to expand its client roster, advising major players in the retail, financial services, and technology sectors. Marcela Waksman Ejnisman is known for her skill in M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring, particularly in the TMT sector. Oswaldo Dalla Torre is a go-to adviser for foreign investment matters, while Silvia Castro Cunha Zono brings deep knowledge of the agribusiness industry. This is also a key sector focus for Luiz Renato Okumura. Victor Frias Françoso brings together expertise in M&A, private equity and regulatory law, and Cauê Jorge de Almeida focuses on M&A, venture capital, private equity and corporate reorganisation mandates across a variety of industries. The practice was significantly strengthened by the arrival of leading corporate, foreign investment and M&A specialist Carlos Mello and Mirella Mie Abe from Lefosse Advogados in April 2025, and, most recently, of M&A and corporate governance expert Fernanda Cirne Montorfano from Cescon Barrieu in June 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is highly qualified and experienced, combining solid legal expertise with a refined commercial vision.'
- ‘Within the M&A team, Silvia Castro Cunha Zono stands out for her in-depth technical knowledge, negotiation skills and strategic approach in conducting complex transactions. Her experience covers a wide range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, always with a keen eye on the interests of clients and the best market practices. Her clear and assertive communication facilitates alignment between the parties involved, making the processes more agile and successful.’
Key clients
- Honeywell
- PagBem
Work highlights
Advised Honeywell Group on its acquisition of Carrier Group.
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
Carlos Mello
Other key lawyers
Marcela Ejnisman; Oswaldo Dalla Torre; Silvia Castro Cunha Zono; Luiz Renato Okumura; Victor Frias Françoso; Cauê Jorge Almeida; Mirella Mie Abe; Fernanda Cirne Montorfano