With expertise advising on transactions involving regulated sectors, B/Luz's corporate and M&A practice has a strong track record in public and private M&A, joint ventures, and private equity deals, both domestically and internationally. The team also has extensive sector coverage, representing major clients from a variety of sectors, including media and entertainment, technology, and financial services. Founding partner Luis Felipe Baptista Luz brings together expertise in corporate and tax law, which are also core areas of activity for Alexandre José De Pauli Santana. Lia Esposito Roston, another key contact in the department, is experienced in corporate reorganisations, foreign investments, and M&A. Jessica Ann Bernstein Heumann focuses on M&A, corporate law and capital markets, while Juliana Calçada Monteiro specialises in business contracts.
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Key clients

  • One7
  • O Boticário
  • Havas
  • Tail Target
  • f.biz
  • Genesis Group
  • LabImagem
  • SP Ventures
  • Viajanet
  • Estée Lauder
  • Blinks
  • TechStars

Work highlights

Advised Nayax Ltd. on acquisition of VM Tecnologia.
Advised Grupo Exame on the acquisition of Saint Paul Business School.
Advised APAR Holdings on the sale of Rádio Transamérica da Bahia.

Practice head

Luis Felipe Baptista Luz; Lia Esposito Roston; Jessica Ann Bernstein Heumann; Alexandre José de Pauli Santana; Rafael Abal; Juliana Calçada Monteiro

Other key lawyers

Ana Carolina Chaves de Oliveira