
Souto Correa Advogados' commercial, corporate, and M&A practice expertly guides major companies and their shareholders through complex mergers, corporate restructurings, and joint venture agreements. The firm also leverages its strong capabilities in bankruptcy, tax, labour, property, and competition law. Founding partner Carlos Fernando Souto specialises in corporate law and often advises clients from the technology, finance, energy, consumer products, and manufacturing sectors. In addition to possessing solid credentials in corporate and M&A mandates, fellow founder Gilberto Deon Corrêa Júnior is also experienced in restructuring and insolvency, and banking and finance. Raquel Stein primarily focuses on international transactions and commercial contracts, with a keen focus on distribution, franchising, and agency agreements. Fernanda Girardi Tavares offers expertise in commercial infrastructure and property contracts, while Rodrigo Tellechea concentrates on corporate law consultancy and litigation.
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Key clients
- HCL Technologies
- Ável Assessor de Investimento Ltda. (“Ável”)
- 99 Tecnologia Ltda.
- Laboratórios Aché
- Rockwell Automation do Brasil Ltda.
- Gerdau Aços Longos S.A.
- Perto S/A Periféricos para Automação
- Meta Serviços em Informática
- iFood.com Agência de Restaurantes Online S/A
- AEGEA Saneamento
- Oleoplan S.A. Oleos Vegetais Planalto
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Carlos Souto; Raquel Stein; Rodrigo Tellechea; Gilberto Corrêa Jr.
Other key lawyers
Fernanda Girardi Tavares; Isabelle Bueno


