Corporate and M&A: Mid-market

CGM Advogados

Brazilian and foreign companies from the worlds of healthcare, retail, technology, real estate, and life sciences, among other sectors, regularly turn to CGM Advogados for assistance with M&A deals, corporate reorganisations and governance issues. With a keen focus on acting for technology, automotive, chemical and defence clients, co-head Adriano Chaves continues to advise on an array of acquisitions, sales, restructurings, joint ventures and partnerships. These are also key areas of expertise for fellow co-leader René Gelman and Martim Machado, the latter of whom draws on over three decades’ experience in buy and sell-side mandates. In addition to transactional work, Marcia Mandelbaum also handles day-to-day corporate law and data protection issues. Camila Cardinale is another name to note for domestic and international businesses seeking advice on their investments and operations in Brazil.

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Testimonials

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'In addition to demonstrating absolute mastery of the issues in their field, the team always endeavours to respond with all aspects in mind.'
'The firm stands out for the very high level of technical quality and commitment of its teams. The firm's biggest differentiator is the sense of ownership with which they deal with the issues and projects in which they are involved. They understand the client's business before starting the technical-legal assessments, which brings a much richer contribution to the transactions.'
'Adriano Chaves - founding partner - is extremely well prepared and has outstanding negotiating skills. He was personally involved in the entire process for which the firm was hired.'
'Camila Cardinale - extremely high technical level, commitment and availability. Immediate responses to urgent demands.'
'This is a firm with a number of very talented and bright partners in the Corporate and M&A area who are pragmatic, hardworking, responsive to clients and reliable. They have broad experience and expertise in M&A and ongoing corporate matters and are very client focused. They provide the same level of service as large firms with all the benefits of a more boutique structure.'
'René Gelman, Adriano Chavez and Martim Machado are all founding partners, superb lawyers and practice at the top of their game.'
'Great focus on the specific needs of each stage of the work, with flexibility and creativity to adapt the documentary framework to the profile of clients and counterparties. Great sensitivity and focus on the timing of the project and high quality of follow-up and execution.'
'Camila Cardinale stands out as a team leader in execution and relations with clients / counterparties.'

Key clients

Sony Music
Volkswagen Financial Services
Edelman
Brainvest Wealth Management
Kalpataru Power Transmission
Volkswagen do Brasil Indústria de Veículos Automotores Ltda.
Cognita Brasil Participações Ltda.
DNR Group
Savencia
Richemont
Levi Strauss

Work highlights

Assisted Edelman with the acquisition of Distrito Relações Governamentais.
Advised Brainvest on new acquisitions of domestic wealth management firms.
Assisted Cognita Brasil Participações with the corporate reorganisation of Group Cognita inBrazil.