Corporate and M&A: Mid-market

KLA Advogados

Focused on advising both buyers and sellers on the full spectrum of corporate and M&A matters, KLA Advogados is ‘well respected in the local market’ and receives praise for understanding ‘the client’s needs and its business, anticipating problems and proposing solutions’. Present in a variety of sectors, from technology to energy and education, the practice is adept in middle-market strategic M&A, private equity deals, and joint ventures. Leadership of the group is shared between Karin Alvo, a key contact for TMT and life sciences clients, Mariana Cortez, who in turn is noted for her experience in transactions involving the real estate sector, and Melissa Kanô, whose ‘engaging and highly intelligent manner when dealing with clients and opposing counsel makes her an invaluable asset to any deal team’. Other names to note in the practice include Mário Fioratti, who possesses extensive experience in the venture capital space, and Patrícia Braga, a key contact for cross-border mandates.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘One of the differences is the service and agility of the M&A team. Furthermore, technical quality is a very important factor for us. Additionally, experience and pragmatism in M&A transactions. We also appreciate the way services are priced, which is very effective.'
‘KLA is well respected in the local market where practical knowledge of law and how to get results is of the utmost importance.’
‘Melissa Kanô is an extremely dedicated and responsive partner who makes herself available when she is needed and turns documents in an incredibly timely and efficient manner. Her engaging and highly intelligent manner when dealing with clients and opposing counsel makes her an invaluable asset to any deal team. ’
‘KLA provides me with a complete team with experts in different areas. Patricia Braga gives me a lot of confidence and is my reference in the firm. In addition to being highly competent, she is always available to help me when I need it. I feel like she truly has my best interest at heart, always, and that's very rare these days. The trust I have in her makes all the difference to me.'
‘Amazing top-notch team. Experts in their field. Understand the client's needs and its business, anticipating problems and proposing solutions. ’
‘KLA maintains a rare proximity and empathy with the client, managing to anticipate their needs and interests. Despite being a robust and well-respected firm, dealings with partners are informal and pleasant.'
‘Karin Alvo is exceptional in dealing with clients and presenting solutions. She has initiative, proactivity, empathy, real interest, competence and availability.'
‘Patrícia Braga is an exceptional corporate and M&A partner. In addition to her extensive technical knowledge and agility, she is always available to help us with all demands - from the simplest to the most complex. I feel very safe and well advised when I am working with her.'

Key clients

Suzano S.A
Boston Scientific Corporation
QMC Towers Infrastructure
General Mills Inc. / Yoplait
Hughes/EchoStar satellite
Lear Corporation
Ecogen Brasil Soluções Energéticas (Mitsui Group)
Bain Company
Omnicom Group Inc.
Mars Inc.
Deutsche Bahn AG
Grupo Pão de Açúcar
Ânima Educação
Bresco
CorpServices Group
Kaszek Ventures
Peninsula Investments
Prysmian Group (cables and telecom)
Century Link/Lumen
Capital Lab Ventures
Helexia
XP/Vision One
Cerpo Group Eye Care
UOL
PagSeguro
Line Express Logistics
Valid
Orpea
Karl Storz
Outplay
Eataly
Adler Pelzer Group
Fiera Milano
RaiaDrogasil
Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo
Erea Advisory

Work highlights

Advised Pactual Comércio de Descartáveis e Limpeza Ltda. and Lanlimp Comércio de Descartáveis e Limpeza Ltda. on the joint sale transaction of 70% of their equity interests to Group Bunzl.
Engaged by IFC (World Bank) to review the business carried out in Brazil by Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation Brasil Ltda. and to provide IFC an overview of all legal aspects of the subsidiary’s business to be addressed in the financing agreements.