Highly regarded for its ‘agility and flexibility to work, delivering results quickly’, Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados’ corporate and M&A team is a popular choice for both public and private companies seeking assistance with domestic and international M&A, establishing subsidiaries in Brazil, and corporate consultancy. The group’s transactional expertise and cross-border capabilities continue to attract new clients from a wide range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and energy. At the helm of the practice is Rodrigo Vilardo Vella, who specialises in M&A and private equity investments. Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles is skilled in compliance, due diligence, and contractual matters, while Gabriella Maranesi Najjar is an expert in joint ventures, strategic alliances, and corporate governance. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Bruna Gobbi, who concentrates on consolidation acquisition processes in the healthcare and education sectors. Pedro G. Seraphim is another notable name in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘A very good team for mid-market M&A.’
‘Bruna Gobbi is a brilliant lawyer with great professional experience. She is direct and very sagacious.’
‘The team is always willing to help.’
‘Pedro G. Seraphim stands out.’
‘VPBG offers a customised and "boutique" service where the partner is involved with the work being done.’
‘The practice has a lot of agility and flexibility to work, delivering results quickly and working at alternative times.’
Key clients
- Aerovias Del Continente Americano S.A Avianca
- Alvest Equipment Services Group
- Banco Ourinvest S/A
- Baraúna Gestora de Recursos Ltda.
- Bookaway LTD
- Caixa Bank S.A
- CBS Holding S.A.
- Clínica da Gávea S.A.
- Crop Care Holding S.A.
- Cuidar.ME Saude LTDA
- Dacalda Açúcar e Álcool Ltda.
- Dineequity
Work highlights
Advised Clínica da Gávea on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Clínica Prisma.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Vitor Clark Nunes
Practice head
Rodrigo Vilardo Vella
Other key lawyers
Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles; Gabriella Maranesi Najjar; Bruna Gobbi; Pedro G. Seraphim; Fernando Henrique Lopes; Anne Chang; Vitor Clark