FreitasLeite Advogados
FreitasLeite Advogados has established itself as a leading player in the investment funds sector. The ‘very available’ team provides a comprehensive range of services, including fund launches and advisory work on equity and debt offerings. The firm’s solid foundation in regulatory and administrative litigation adds further value. The transactional practice covers various asset classes, encompassing real estate, student loans, distressed debt, private equity, and emerging areas like fintech. Founding partner Cristiano Da Cruz Leite stands out for his strong regulatory skills. Humberto De Paula Lima Isaac, who specialises in funds and collective investment vehicles, and offshore funds expert Isabela Nunes are singled out for their ’level of knowledge’ and ‘attention’.
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Testimonials
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‘All of our contacts are always very available, in addition to demonstrating complete knowledge of the necessary subjects.'
‘Isabela Nunes and Humberto Isaac - level of knowledge, proximity, attention, availability. Many of our clients decide to hire the firm because they feel confident from the first meeting, not only in terms of knowledge, but also service.’
'I work with the FreitasLeite Advogados' capital markets team principally in the establishment and on-going maintenance of offshore funds for Brazilian managers and family offices. Their strength is their attention to detail, their understanding of offshore laws and regulations that they are able to meld with the applicable Brazilian laws and provide the client with a turnkey solution. You feel in very safe hands with FreitasLeite Advogados.'
The two standout individuals are Humberto Isaac and Isabela Nunes. Both are excellent technically, always on top of the latest developments in Brazil and offshore. They are excellent at managing a transaction; and they have a great way with clients, distilling what can sometimes be complex issues into understandable communications, on which the clients can decide and act on.'
Key clients
- Avenue Securities
- Galápagos Capital
- Pravaler
- Credit Agricole Brasil
Work highlights
- Advised SPX Private Equity Gestão de Recursos on the incorporation of local and offshore vehicles (investment funds) managed by the private equity arm of SPX Capital, derived from the local branch of Carlyle Group.
- Assisted FIDC Zipdin I in its 1st issuance of senior shares and creation of three new classes of subordinated shares for the fund.
- Assisted Pravaler in the 8th and 9th issuance of senior shares of the Crédito Universitário II FIDC and in the creation of two new classes of subordinated shares for the fund.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cristiano Leite, Humberto Isaac