Veirano Advogados‘ venture capital practice is recognised for its ’advanced technical knowledge’. The team has a robust offering which spans equity financing rounds, investments, and CVC programme structuring on both a domestic and international level. In addition to its broad capabilities, the department has experience handling high-profile, high-value transactions for venture capital and private equity funds, banks, and companies. It has also established a strong presence in emerging sectors such as cryptocurrency and blockchain. Practice co-head Guilherme Ohanian Monteiro, regarded as ‘one of the best lawyers for start-ups,’ is skilled at handling investment rounds, commercial negotiations, and structuring venture capital funds and CVCs. Technology expert and fellow co-head Daniel Augusto Malatesta is also adept at handling investment rounds and VC-backed acquisitions. Another key practitioner in the team is João Pedro Zagni, who concentrates on financing rounds, with a particular focus on the technology sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Very advanced technical knowledge, constructive stance in negotiations, and availability to meet deadlines.’
‘Guilherme Monteiro has very advanced technical knowledge and has a differentiated and constructive stance in negotiations.’
Key clients
- Antler
- BTG
Work highlights
Advised ZIG Tecnologia – The Global Funtech on its Series B equity financing round.
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.
Luciana Maffei
Practice head
Guilherme Ohanian Monteiro; Daniel Augusto Malatesta
Other key lawyers
João Pedro Zagni; Fernão Henrique Pio Rocha Moura; Luciana Maffei