Taking a multidisciplinary approach, Souto Correa Advogados’ commercial, corporate, and M&A practice works alongside the firm’s bankruptcy, tax, labour, real estate, and competition departments to ensure well-rounded solutions for clients. The group specialises in M&A, corporate restructuring, and joint venture agreements, though it is also well versed in public bids and privatisations. Noted for his experience in corporate law and dispute resolution, co-head Carlos Fernando Souto predominantly acts for clients from the technology, finance, energy, consumer products, and manufacturing sectors. Fellow co-leader Rodrigo Tellechea has extensive expertise in corporate law, and restructuring and insolvency matters. Other notable names include Raquel Stein and Fernanda Girardi Tavares – Stein concentrates on commercial contracts, while Tavares focuses on commercial, infrastructure, and real estate-related mandates.

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  • 'Their work is exceptional, both professionally and in terms of relationships. Always available, assertive, agile in responding to demands and proactive on new issues.'

Key clients

  • Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Ótica
  • Telefonica Brasil
  • Diagnósticos da América
  • Oncoclínicas do Brasil Serviços Médicos
  • Log Commercial Properties
  • Vitru Educação
  • Brookfield
  • BRK Ambiental
  • Ernst & Young
  • Omega Energia
  • AEGEA Saneamento
  • 99 Tecnologia
  • Aeromot Aeronaves e Motores
  • Ável Assessor de Investimento
  • Mercado Livre
  • Fleury
  • Knauf Isopor
  • Latam Linhas Aéreas
  • Monte Bravo Participações
  • Omega Desenvolvimento
  • Timac Agro
  • Ubiratã Tecnologia
  • Vitesco Technologies Holding Netherlands B.V.Vitesco Technologies GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advised SLC Máquinas Agrícolas on the joint acquisition of Soluções IntegradasVerdes Vales Ltda., ensuring compliance and facilitating regulatory approval from CADE.
  • Advised AEGEA Saneamento on its privatisation.
  • Advising GD – Geração DistribuídaParticipações S.A. (GDSun) on several contracts and documents with energy distributors, developers, and customers.

Lawyers

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.

Carlos Fernando Souto, Rodrigo Tellechea

Other key lawyers

Raquel Stein, Fernanda Girardi Tavares