Maneira Advogados’ corporate M&A practice predominantly concentrates on advising on corporate governance matters, although it is also recognised for its capabilities in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations for clients from the telecoms, oil and gas, mining, and energy sectors. Pedro Brito, José Elias de Pádua, and Eduardo Caixeta, all of whom are noted for their strong track record in M&A deals, co-lead the group. Brito also has expertise in succession planning and real estate, while de Pádua is capable of handling private equity matters and contractual agreements. Caixeta is proficient in debt issues and corporate financing.
Testimonials
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‘Dedication, knowledge, and availability to find solutions.’
‘Pedro Brito has a lot of knowledge and technical legal expertise. He is extremely skilled in handling commercial issues in negotiations.’
‘A very competent team, extremely thorough and detailed, which generates trust and credibility.’
‘Pedro Brito is extremely skilled, with technical knowledge and conflict resolution skills. He is very transparent throughout the process.’
‘Pedro Brito stands out for his ability to advise in the M&A negotiation process, and José Elias de Pádua is notable for his ability to generate contracts that reflect the clauses negotiated between the parties in the M&A process. Eduardo Caixeta is adept in the due diligence process.’
‘Maneira Advogados has expertise in various areas of law with highly qualified staff bringing security and excellent results to those who seek them.’
‘What distinguishes Pedro Brito is his technical ability to visualise the issues pertinent to the demand with crystal clarity, propose actions with a strategic vision of excellence, closely monitor the evolution of the issue, and admirable oratory skills to intelligently handle what is presented.’
‘Lawyer Eduardo Caixeta stands out for his excellent technical capacity in handling the content of the demand.’
Key clients
- AGFA Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia
- Alfredo Victor de Carvalho
- Antonio de Freitas
- Ayra Participações e Empreendimentos S/A
- Banco Semear S/A
- Bruno Ribeiro Zauli Camale Comércio e Indústria de Bebidas Ltda
- ESSE Engenharia e Consultoria Ltda.
- HAE Participações Ltda.
- Isofert Distribuidora Ltda
- José Martim de Freitas
- Luiz Carlos Cunha Nacif
- SPL Engenharia
- SFBTS Emprendimentos Imobiliários SPE Ltda.
- Redco do Brasil Ltda.
- Paul Stricker Comércio de Mercadorias em Geral Ltda.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Brito, José Elias de Pádua, Eduardo Caixeta