Rated for its ‘deep knowledge’ of capital markets transactions and local law, TozziniFreire Advogados manages a mix of transactional and regulatory mandates. The team is regularly engaged by financial institutions, Brazilian issuers and securitising agents, and stands out for its presence in the securitisation market, where it advises on the structuring of asset-backed real estate (CRIs) and agribusiness (CRAs) securities. Boasting over two decades’ experience in capital markets mandates, practice head Alexei Bonamin has recently advised on the public offering of CRIs, debentures issuances and investment fund-related matters. Ricardo Stuber is no longer at the firm, while Daniel Laudisio joined from Cescon Barrieu in May 2025.
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‘What makes the firm special is its ability to offer an exceptional standard of client service, driven by a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals. Each team member brings a unique set of skills and experience, enabling the firm to offer a comprehensive range of legal services, tailored to each client's specific needs.’
‘It is always a pleasure to work with TozziniFreire. We have worked together on structured debt offerings, and capital markets' transactions. In addition to having deep knowledge of the type of transaction and of the applicable Brazilian law, the partners are very responsive and engaged throughout the deal.’
‘Alexei Bonamin - It is always a pleasure to work with Alexei in structured debt offerings, and banking & finance and capital markets' transactions generally. He has deep knowledge of the transaction and the law, is very responsive and works as a true team member.'
Key clients
- Vert Companhia Securitizadora
- Canal Companhia de Securitização (Canal)
- Bradesco Asset Management (BRAM)
- SINQIA S.A.
- OPEA SECURITIZADORA S.A.
- SPARTA ADMINISTRADORA DE RECURSOS LTDA.
- Eurofarma Laboratórios S.A.
- Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
- Banco Itaú BBA S.A.
- Faro Energy
Work highlights
Advised Vert on the issuance of Green Agribusiness Receivables Certificates (CRA).
Acted as deal counsel in the public offering of Real Estate Receivables Certificates (CRI) of the two series of the 49th issuance of Canal.
Acted as deal counsel in the public offering of Real Estate Receivables Certificates (CRI) of Canal, pursuant to the Brazilian Securities Commission Rule (CVM) No. 160, of July 13, 2022, as amended, Law No. 14,430, of August 3, 2022, and CVM Rule 60, of December 24, 2021, underlined by receivables assigned by the special purpose vehicles SPE Bom Sucesso I, SPE Bom Sucesso II, SPE Cordisburgo, SPE Sudoeste I, SPE Divinópolis, SPE Patos de Minas, SPE Sacramento and SPE São Sebastião do Oeste.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alexei Bonamin
Other key lawyers
Leonardo Medeiros Braghetto; Daniel Laudisio