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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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 Torrent do Brasil Hersheys do Brasil Hugo Boss Under Armour Brasil Grupo Ambipar Up Groupe PremieRpet

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.

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