Covering both domestic and multijurisdictional transactions, Abe Advogados’ broad service offering encompasses the full range of corporate and M&A matters, from consolidations to corporate restructurings and asset acquisitions. Noted for its ‘strategic vision and a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and its practical application’, the practice acts for Brazilian and international clients operating in a variety of sectors, including technology, retail, agribusiness and financial services. Founder Marcos Seiiti Abe is a key contact for cross-border deals involving Japan and distressed transactions. Fellow co-head Fernando Zanotti Schneider manages a diverse workload covering M&A, joint ventures and foreign investments.
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Testimonials
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‘Abe Advogados’ advice is of the highest quality. Its team of professionals is made up of highly experienced lawyers specialised in various areas of law. With their help we have been successful in very complex and challenging M&A projects.'
‘This team is very collaborative and capable of resolving conflicts clearly and objectively.'
‘Abe's team is extremely qualified, with experts always ready to meet our demands. One of the firm's biggest differentiators is the team's ability to understand the complex issues we bring to the table and offer practical and applicable solutions.'
‘Last year we had very complex topics that were brilliantly handled by Fernando Zanotti's team. Their ability to understand the topics, propose solutions and negotiate are above average.'
‘Team with good capacity to meet client demands in different areas of activity.'
‘Marcos Seiiti Abe is an excellent professional, with extensive corporate experience and technical capacity to deal with the most complex legal problems.'
‘Strategic vision and a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. Also, their fast response capacity is a strong point. ’
‘Their approach, negotiation skills and expertise in M&A practice sets them apart.’
Key clients
- Marubeni Corporation (Pequi Alegre Participações EIRELI)
- Marubeni Corporation (Adubos Real S.A.)
- Agrícola Famosa
- Romagnole
- JI Holdings
- Verity Consultoria em Tecnologia Ltda
- Treecorp
- Geribá
- Pravaler S.A.
- Liber
Work highlights
- Advised J.I Participações on negotiations involving the termination of a 5-decade partnership with 3R for R$46m.
- Served as a deal counsel for Halipar’s shareholders in the context of the divestment of G5 Venture Capital Multi-Strategy Investment Fund.
- Assisted PraValer with an acquisition from Anima.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marcos Seiiti Abe; Fernando Zanotti Schneider
Other key lawyers
Daniel Afonso Franzin