Latin America - Brazil

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados

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Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados advises a wide range of domestic and international borrowers and lenders who benefit from the firm’s access to Dentons' global network for cross-border deals. The team is increasingly active in regulatory matters, regularly advising banks, payment providers and fintech companies on payment products, credit cards, joint venture agreements, and banking services. On the transactional side, the team is well positioned to handle acquisition and project financings, syndicated loans, and sector-specific corporate matters. Gabriella Maranesi Najjar is a key contact for financing transactions involving the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles is a go-to adviser to financial institutions, payment services and fintech companies. Founding partner Rodrigo Vilardo Vella is also active in project finance and capital markets matters.

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Key clients

  • Banco BTG Pactual
  • Banco Santander (Brazil and Spain)
  • Banco Votorantim
  • Banesco
  • Barclays PLC Bank
  • Bitpanda
  • Diamond Offshore Drilling
  • EQI Agentes Autonomos de Investimentos
  • First Abu Dahbi Bank – FAB
  • Flextronics Internacional Tecnologia
  • HBO – Warner
  • Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst (Huf)
  • ING
  • National Bank of Canada
  • Oiko Credit
  • Roku
  • Rumo
  • Starstone Specialty Insurance Company
  • State Bank of India

Work highlights

  • Advising Banco Votorantim on the conversion of a loan to S3 and the acquisition of its remaining shares in issue.
  • Advising EQI AAI, the independent investment agents company, on the termination of its relationship with XP Investimentos and the formation of a joint venture with BTG Pactual to form one of the largest brokers in Brazil.
  • Assisting StarStone US in regulatory banking issues related to mandatory foreign currency deposits and bank accounts in Brazil.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gabriella Maranesi Najjar, Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles, Rodrigo Vella