With extensive experience handling cross-border deals, TozziniFreire Advogados is capable of leading on complex transactional matters for clients - including venture capital funds and start-ups - from a wide range of industries. The commercial, corporate, and M&A practice has particular expertise in corporate restructuring and M&A deals, though it also offers advice on joint venture agreements, venture capital investments, and wealth planning. Maria Bofill heads up the practice and is recognised for her prowess in M&A, corporate restructuring, and private equity, as well as foreign investments. Another notable name in the team is Fernanda Fossati, who is well regarded for her experience in M&A negotiations, wealth planning issues and commercial agreements. Associates Daniel Born Roman and Bruna Braga Luz De Oliveira are both highly active in the group and concentrate on M&A, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A firm with experience, agility and proximity to the client.'
  • 'A firm made up of excellent professionals of the highest calibre and quality. The firm is also concerned with diversity and inclusion.'
  • 'Maria Bofill - Excellence in corporate M&A.'

Key clients

  • Magazine Luiza
  • Lojas Renner
  • Vento Pampeiro Empreendimentos de Energia Renovável
  • PROC Participações
  • Sodexo do Brasil Comercial
  • Timac Agro
  • Splenda Parus Refeições
  • Aegro Holding
  • Instituto de Responsabilidade Social Sírio-Libanês

Work highlights

  • Assisted Magazine Luiza with the merger of different subsidiaries in the financial market.
  • Advising Lojas Renner on a corporate reorganisation.
  • Advising Vento Pampeiro Empreendimentos de Energia Renovável on the implementation of its wind farm projects ,which includes assisting in investment rounds and implementing a new joint venture agreement.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maria Bofill

Other key lawyers

Fernanda Fossati, Daniel Born Roman, Bruna Braga Luz de Oliveira