Highly regarded for its ‘attention to detail and promptness’, the corporate and M&A practice at Souto Correa Advogados stands out for its robust offering, which covers M&A, joint ventures, and divestitures, as well as corporate reorganisations. The group has experience acting on high-profile matters for notable clients from an array of sectors, such as financial services, pharma, and IT, to name a few. Co-leading the department are corporate specialist Carlos Souto and transactional expert João Gustavo Santiago, the latter of whom recently joined from Graça Couto, Sequerra, Levitinas, Bicudo, Leal & Abby Advogados. Souto is adept at advising on corporate disputes, regulatory issues, and contract negotiations, while Santiago stands out for his experience in assisting both national and international companies with M&A, private equity transactions, and joint ventures, alongside leveraged buyouts, business combinations, and reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is differentiated by its attention to detail and promptness, in addition to its competence.’
‘Luis Felipe Spinelli and Isabelle Bueno stand out.’
Key clients
- GD - Geração Distribuída Participações S.A.
- AEGEA Saneamento
Work highlights
Advised Bloomin’ Brands Brazil on the acquisition of a 67% stake by Vinci Partners.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carlos Souto; João Gustavo Santiago
Other key lawyers
Rodrigo Tellechea; Luis Felipe Spinelli; Raquel Stein; Fernanda Girardi Tavares; Tiago Figueiró; Isabelle Bueno; Martha Termignoni; Amanda Arantes Baldacone