Roundly praised by clients for its ‘vast knowledge and experience’ in the M&A space, Pinheiro Guimarães handles domestic and multijurisdictional transactions for a diversity of clients, including buyers, sellers, investors and target companies. Best known for its presence in the banking and finance sector, the firm stands out for its experience in M&A deals involving financial industry players, ranging from investment banks to hedge funds. Advising on the structuring and negotiation of private equity investments is another area of strength for the group, which further showcases in-depth knowledge of public M&A and related regulatory issues. ’Leader and born negotiator’ Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N. is recommended for his experience in domestic and cross-border matters; he heads up the Rio de Janeiro-based team, which also features René Mostardeiro Brunet, a contact for transactions involving financial institutions, listed companies and private equity funds, and the ‘excellent’ Bernardo Bulhões, who is skilled in corporate deals and disputes. The practice in São Paulo is led by Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães and Marcelo Lamy Rego, the latter of whom possesses an impressive track record in large-cap M&A in a multitude of industries, with a special emphasis on banking, healthcare, energy and consumer goods. In the same office, Rodrigo Marcilio assists private equity funds and major corporations in strategic deals; Maria Amélia Lisbão Senra specialises in M&A, and banking and finance; and Bernardo Romano Teixeira leverages his expertise in securities regulation to advise on complex M&A transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Bernardo Bulhões is an excellent lawyer. Commercial sensitivity, technical and theoretical depth from a legal, tax, accounting and finance perspective. Absolute commitment to the client.’
‘Pinheiro Guimarães stands out for its dedication, technical quality, direct involvement of its partners and focus on solving problems. With a diverse team, all partners/lawyers have vast knowledge and experience in the matters.’
‘René Mostardeiro Brunet - vast experience, client care skills and availability. A leader in negotiations.’
‘Lawyers with technical quality superior to the market, with vast experience in the sector and in large deals.’
‘Bernardo Bulhões - lawyer with extensive experience in M&A transactions.’
‘The firm's M&A team is highly integrated, cohesive, well-trained, quick to respond to questions (without losing quality), with an incomparable commitment to the client.’
‘Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães is a leader and born negotiator, with extensive knowledge and experience in deals both in Brazil and abroad. Navigates between legal and business with ease and fluidity, creating an alliance and a positive relationship with the opposing party.’
'René Brunet is technically impeccable and very talented in producing documents of exceptional quality. Excellent negotiator. Serene, objective and assertive during the negotiation of agreements.’
Key clients
- BTG Pactual
- Brookfield
- Citibank
- HSBC
- GP Investments
- Itau Unibanco
- Gávea Investimentos
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Organizações Globo
- Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG)
- Sendas Distribuidora
- Credit Suisse
- Enel
- Principia Capital Partners
- Goldman Sachs
- EB Capital
- DNA Capital
- EDF
- GTIS Partners
- BIONEXO
- Participações Industriais do Nordeste
- Cellera Farma
- Air Bus / Helibrás
- Arla Foods
- Wilson Sons
- CM Hospitalar / Grupo Viveo
- Consigaz
- Partners Group
- Grupo de Moda Soma
- Macquarie Capital
- Klabin
- Rede D'Or
- Rock World (Rock in Rio)
- B3 – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
- CBSM – Companhia de Soluções de Marketing (Dotz)
- CBOE Global Markets
- BeeTech Global
- Group 1 Automotive
- Grupo Alfa
- Grupo Matheus
- BPS Capital
- Associação Comercial de São Paulo
Work highlights
- Assisted CSN Cimentos with the acquisition of an equity interest representing 100% of the capital stock of LafargeHolcim.
- Advised Sendas Distribuidoras on the acquisition of Extra Hiper.
- Acted for Globo in the sale of 100% of the capital stock of Comercial Fonográfica RGE and its affiliates to Sony Music Entertainment Brasil.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Plinio Pinheiro Guimarães N., Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães, Marcelo Lamy