With ‘a unique talent for understanding global complexities, adeptly bridging cultural gaps’, Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados‘ corporate and M&A team is seen with great regularity handling transactions – including private equity and venture capital deals – in a multitude of sectors, from healthcare to energy and media. Benefitting from a strategic alliance with global firm Dentons, the group excels in cross-border mandates. These are a key area of focus for department head Rodrigo Vilardo Vella and Bruna Gobbi, who have recently led several PE-driven acquisitions involving multiple jurisdictions across Latin America, North America and Europe. With over two decades of experience in the corporate and M&A space, including joint ventures, strategic alliances and governance issues involving publicly held companies, Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles and Gabriella Maranesi Najjar are other noteworthy practitioners. Anne Chang is a reference for corporate matters involving the technology sector and start-ups.
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Testimonials
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‘Very competent team in M&A transactions, has a very positive cost-benefit ratio.'
‘Rodrigo Vella: Exceptional in every aspect. Simply one of the best corporate lawyers in Brazil. Rafael Pitanga: Excellent associate lawyer. Very helpful, with good technical background, passes security, manages to negotiate sensitive points well.'
‘This practice distinguishes itself through its adeptness in navigating international complexities, ensuring seamless M&A transactions. ’
‘The individuals I work with excel in simplifying complex mechanisms, beautifully translating them into written form, and possess a unique talent for understanding global complexities, adeptly bridging cultural gaps, setting them apart from competitors. Stand-out partners like Anne Chang demonstrate exceptional dedication to these qualities, consistently delivering outstanding results. ’
Key clients
- Pátria Investimentos / Blackstone Capital
- TOTVS S.A.
- Banco Santander
- Baraúna Gestora de Recursos Ltda.
- Notredame Intermedica / Bain Capital
- Canopy Growth Brasil Biomedical Ltda.
- ArchiMed and Bomi Brasil
- Biomedical Distribution Mercosur Ltda
- MF Founders – Fundo de Investimentos
- Roku Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Zenklub on the structuring of a possible combination with Conexa Saúde.
- Supported Fiibo on its seed investment.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rodrigo Vilardo Vella
Other key lawyers
Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles; Gabriella Maranesi Najjar; Bruna Gobbi; Fernanda Le Tassinari; Anne Chang; Vitor Clark Nunes; Rafael Pitanga