CGM Advogados
Partner. Specialized in M&A, Corporate Law, Foreign Investments, Technology, Data Protection and Contractual matters.
CGM Advogados
CGM Advogados ‘provides legal services of the highest quality’ to a diverse roster of international and domestic clients – including large corporations and emerging companies from the worlds of banking, chemicals, technology, life sciences, real estate and retail – on a variety of corporate work, ranging from corporate governance to reorganisations. Mid-market M&A is a key pillar of the practice, which is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: Adriano Chaves, who is rated for his ’great technical and market knowledge’, is recommended for tech-related deals; René Gelman , who has recently advised on strategic alliances, corporate reorganisations, and investments; and the ‘business-focused’ Martim Machado, whose standing in the Brazilian M&A market spans three decades. The ’pragmatic’ Marcia Mandelbaum is a ‘deal-maker’ for foreign companies investing in Brazil. Recently promoted partner Camila Cardinale focuses on M&A, corporate law and contractual matters.
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‘CGM provides legal services of the highest quality, with speed and consistency. The firm's main differential is the involvement of partners in all stages of transactions; they actively participate in conference calls, meetings, preparation and review of documents, which gives us great comfort.’
‘Adriano Chaves - founding partner of the firm- has great technical and market knowledge. He actively participates in all matters. He has a fantastic reputation in the market and is recognised for the high standard of services provided and attention to detail. Marcia Mandelbaum - partner focused on corporate law and M&A- is extremely committed, attentive, and technical. Marcia conducts all her deals with extreme agility and efficiency. Marcia is very pragmatic and a deal-maker.’
‘Adriano Chaves and Marcia Mandelbaum are results-oriented and pragmatic.They also take the time to explain complex local issues.'’
‘The CGM team was practical, efficient and available at any time needed.’
‘Martim Machado was very practical in his approach and business-focused in providing advice. He spent time with my tax and finance team to help them understand the various rules/regulations related to our particular transaction.’
‘The individuals are available, competent, reactive with a broad knowledge while having a precise and specialised expertise.’
‘Cordiality, punctuality and high technicality.’
‘Adriano Chaves, Camila Magami and Marcelo Rosa are highly committed to the client, cordial, punctual.’
Key clients
- Sony Music Entertainment
- Volkswagen Financial Services
- Sony Music Publishing
- Hindalco Industries
- Brainvest Wealth Management
- DNR Group
- Cognita Brasil Participações
- Kalpataru Power Transmission
- Savencia
- Richemont
Work highlights
- Assisted Volkswagen Financial Services with the corporate reorganisation of LM Frotas group, involving the merger of Fleetzil Locações Serviços and LM Transportes Interestaduais Serviços e Comércio.
- Assisted Sony Music Entertainment with the incorporation of Comercial Fonográfica RGE and Zende Serviços de Entretenimento into Sony Music Entertainment Brasil.
- Assisted Sony Music Publishing with the incorporation of Editora Musical Som Livre into Sony Music Publishing (Brazil) Edições Musicais.
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CGM Advogados
Counsel. Specialized in Commercial Contracts, Corporate Governance, Corporate and Foreign Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Privacy and Data Protection
CGM Advogados
Partner. Specialized in M&A, Corporate Law, Foreign Investments, Technology, Data Protection and Contractual matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adriano Chaves, René Gelman, Martim Machado