A go-to destination for clients from the technology, education and healthcare sectors, FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS’ primary focus is small to mid-cap M&A transactions. With a significant presence in both buy and sell-side deals, the group is also active advising on non-transactional corporate matters. Practice co-head Renata Homem De Melo stands out for her solid track record in M&A involving education and healthcare players. Fellow co-leader Carla Anastácio combines extensive experience in contractual and real estate matters with comprehensive knowledge of corporate law and capital markets. The firm, which has recently signed a cooperation agreement with international outfit CMS, is now better positioned to advise on cross-border matters.

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Key clients

  • Superlógica Tecnologias
  • Odontoprev
  • Isa Lab Participações
  • Elfa Medicamentos

Work highlights

  • Advised the founding quotaholders of Laser Ocular on preparing and negotiating the transaction documents related to the sale of 100% of their corporate interests in Central Laser Ocular to Centro Brasileiro da Visão (CBV).
  • Advised Merisa on the merger of the shares of Metalgráfica Iguaçu with Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN).
  • Assisted the founding quotaholders of Vizir Software Studio Comércio e Serviços de Informática with the sale of 100% of the company’s quotas to the Canadian group Questrade.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Renata Homem de Melo, Carla Anastácio