Based in Rio de Janeiro, Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados handles both transactional and corporate law matters, including incorporations, transfers of control, corporate reorganisation and mergers. The group has a strong foothold in the oil and gas, energy, financial services, mining and tech sectors. Francisco Costa e Silva, who stands out for his expertise advising domestic and international companies on M&A, corporate conflicts, and corporate governance, co-heads the department alongside João Laudo de Camargo and Maria Isabel do Prado Bocater, noted for her experience in transactional and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados is highly regarded for its corporate practice.’

  • ‘A very technical and collaborative team that truly considers the business aspects with great technical knowledge.’

  • ‘Extensive experience and dedication to the client.’

  • ‘Francisco Costa e Silva stands out in particular.’

Key clients

  • Bombril S.A.
  • Embraer S.A.
  • Embraer FIP
  • Banco Semear S.A.
  • Copersucar S.A.
  • Banco Safra S.A.
  • Grupo Big do Brasil
  • BTG Pactual
  • Anumara Capital GMBH
  • Banco Fator S.A.
  • Fator Corretora S.A.
  • Invepar

Practice head

Francisco Costa e Silva; João Laudo de Camargo; Maria Isabel do Prado Bocater

Other key lawyers

Jaques Wurman; Bernardo Costa e Silva