Offering both transactional and advisory services, the corporate and M&A group at Azevedo Sette Advogados is well equipped to handle a variety of complex matters both on a domestic and cross-border level. The team has particular expertise advising on corporate reorganisations, corporate disputes, and M&A, all of which contribute to its expanding client roster, which is comprised of impressive names from the technology, luxury and fashion, and food and beverage sectors, among others. Heading up the practice in São Paulo is Luiz Augusto Azevedo Sette, who specialises in foreign investments, M&A, and commercial contracts. The department also benefits from the aptitude of André de Godoy Fernandes, who concentrates on M&A and joint ventures in the agribusiness, health, and technology industries. Other notable practitioners include Alessandra Martins de Souza and Rafael Bassoli, both of whom share extensive experience in M&A transactions.
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'The firm's M&A area provides excellent service, with very close attention to the client.'
'The M&A area has an excellent partner, André Fernandes, who provides a dedicated, attentive, detailed service, with a lot of experience and competence. An excellent professional!'
Key clients
- Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
- Balenciaga Brasil
- Brainvest Wealth Management
- Elevadores Atlas Shindler
- Vale S/A
- Carmeuse Brasil
- Grupo Pulsa
- Andrade Gutierrez
- CGN Group
- Bunge
- Bytedance Brasil
- Ferrero do Brasil
Work highlights
Advised Vita Participações S/A (Grupo Pulsa) on the corporate reorganisation of Vita and H.Hemo groups (incorporation/merger) to attract investment from the BTG Group (cash in), with consequent transfer of control of Vita and the H. Hemo groups to the BTG Group.
Advised Health Invest Group on an acquisition of 100% of the shares of Oncologistas Associados – Clínica Oncológica O. Feher, a Brazilian medical clinic reference in the provision of oncology, hematology and chemotherapy services, located in São Paulo/SP.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Luiz Augusto Azevedo Sette
Other key lawyers
André de Godoy Fernandes; Alessandra Martins de Souza; Rafael Bassoli; Rodolfo Favaretto; Luis Mietto; Rodolfo Insper Favaretto