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.
Testimonials
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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
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Fernando Souto, Rodrigo Tellechea