Predominantly engaged by real estate clients, i2a Advogados advises financial institutions, asset managers, private equity players and real estate funds, as well as timberland and agribusiness companies on an array of sector-related transactions. M&A involving start-ups and fintechs is another area of focus for the group, which handles a mix of asset and stake deals, hostile takeovers and joint ventures. Marcos Sader, a ‘technical, available and business-oriented lawyer’, is the main point of contact in the team.
Testimonials
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‘i2a Advogados has advised us on complex and multidisciplinary matters. The interaction of different teams to provide quality legal service is one of the firm’s differentiators. On several matters, the corporate and M&A area acted jointly and coordinated with the capital markets and forestry areas. Another striking characteristic of the corporate and M&A team is its focus on problem solving and business building, facilitating the implementation of our projects.'
‘In the corporate and M&A area, I highlight partner Marcos Sader, who is a technical, available and business-oriented lawyer. Marcos is experienced and advises us on sophisticated cases, bringing creative solutions and demonstrating negotiation skills. As an associate in the area, I highlight Alexis B. Rosa, who demonstrates great work capacity, speed and technical quality.'
Key clients
- Votorantim S.A.
- Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
Work highlights
- Acted as co-counsel to Pátria Investimentos on the acquisition of Credit Suisse Hedging Griffo (CSHG)’s real estate business in Brazil (CSHG Real Estate).
- Advised CSHG Logística - Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário, an investment fund managed by Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo, on the acquisition of all the assets from a real estate investment fund managed by the foreign investment adviser GTIS and traded publicly in the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3).