Stocche Forbes Advogados
Singled out for its ‘technical expertise and extensive knowledge of the client’s business model’, Stocche Forbes Advogados acts for both domestic and foreign companies in merger filings before CADE. The antitrust and corporate practices work closely together to assist companies in an array of industries, including private equity, energy, technology, retail and education. Ana Paula Paschoalini, who was promoted to partner in December 2022, steers the team in an array of merger control work. Merger reviews are a core focus for senior associate Vitor Jardim Machado Barbosa, who is also proficient in antitrust investigations and in the development of compliance programmes. Luisa Marcelino Bono is another name to note in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘What sets Stocche Forbes apart is its technical expertise and extensive knowledge of the client's business model. Furthermore, the speed with which they deal with matters is consistent with the demands of an increasingly dynamic world.’
‘Vitor Jardim Barbosa and Ana Paula Paschoalini have multiple characteristics that distinguish them from other professionals. In addition, they constantly update the progress of processes, maintaining a clear language accessible to all clients.’
‘Exceptional team, with enormous technical knowledge and availability for clients. One of the best advisors in the area of competition law.’
‘Ana Paula Paschoalini and Vitor Jardim Barbosa are recommended.’
‘Ana Paschoalini - attentive, available, technical and very pleasant to work with. Ana is a star in the industry and her promotion to partner will only make that stand out even more.’
Key clients
- Highline do Brasil II Infraestrutura de Telecomunicações
- Ultrapar Participações
- Votorantim
- Smith & Nephew Comércio de Produtos Médicos
- Arezzo Indústria e Comércio
- Patria Investments
- ATG Americas Trading Group
- Feegow Technologies Informática
- IMM
- Ocyan
- Aligned Energy Holdings
- L. Catterton Latin America Management
Work highlights
- Assisted Equador Energia as an interested third-party in a merger review proceeding involving the acquisition of the Reman refinery from Petrobras by the Atem Group.
- Advising New Fortress on the filing with CADE of its divestment in the largest thermal power plant in Latin America (CELSE – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe).
- Advising DNA Capital on the filing with CADE of the acquisition of a minority stake in Inspirali.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ana Paula Paschoalini