Offering both transactional and regulatory support to VC funds, start-ups, and businesses, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well equipped to handle the gamut of venture capital matters. The team regularly advises on fund formations and structuring, seed and late-stage investment rounds, and regulatory issues emerging from the financial, life sciences, and technology sectors. With extensive experience in complex transactions involving foreign jurisdictions, regulated markets, and emerging areas such as AI, the practice continues to grow its client roster which is comprised of notable names from the financial services, food and beverage, and technology industries. At the helm of the department is Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos, who is well-versed in cross-border VC and PE transactions and the entire financing life-cycle, with a particular focus on the technology and healthcare sectors. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Thiago José da Silva, who acts for fintech companies on high-profile investment rounds and regulatory compliance matters. At the associate level, Victor Vinicius Pires, Lucas Gabriel Walker, and Andressa Ickowicz focus on VC investment rounds.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A highly specialised team in all areas of law.’

  • ‘They have an acceleration programme for start-ups that fosters business and makes legal support financially viable.’

Key clients

  • Leve Saúde
  • Viv Saúde
  • Raiz Investimentos
  • Mangue Tech
  • Techsocial
  • Mike’s Hot Honey
  • Riza Asset
  • Valor Capital Group
  • Turn2C
  • Kinea Ventures
  • Dom Senior Living
  • Re.green

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos

Other key lawyers

Thiago José da Silva; Victor Vinicius Pires; Lucas Gabriel Walker; Andressa Ickowicz