Bárbara Nátali Santos
Felsberg AdvogadosHome to ‘attentive, qualified, available and competent’ professionals, Felsberg Advogados‘ corporate and M&A practice is skilled in the gamut of transactional, commercial and corporate matters. Domestic and international heavyweights operating in the retail, TMT, mining, infrastructure and energy sectors as well as emerging growth companies routinely seek the team’s advice on mergers, sales, acquisitions, and incorporations. Deals involving distressed assets and start-ups are key areas of strength for the firm, a prominent player in the restructuring, insolvency, and technology spaces. A reference for private equity funds, and public and privately held companies, Claudia Maniaci handles corporate reorganisations, M&A and debt restructuring, with a particular focus on pharmaceuticals. Noted for her ’business-oriented approach‘, Evy Marques oversees the start-ups and venture capital arm, while João Carlos Mendonça is singled out for his knowledge of corporate and regulatory issues pertaining to cryptocurrency, blockchain and technology. Instructed by both buyers and sellers, Maria Carolina Guazzelli shines in distressed M&A, and Anneliese Eger is the counsel of choice for German and French clients doing business in Brazil. From the associate ranks, Bárbara Nátali Santos stands out for her regular involvement in M&A and contractual matters
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Testimonials
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‘It is a complete firm, with a solid tradition and operations in Brazil, and has several competent, dedicated, experienced professionals who are attentive to not only legislative/jurisprudential updates, but also trends and innovations in the national and international legal market.'
‘In addition to excellent legal knowledge, Evy Marques and Bárbara Nátali Santos are competent, available and can deal with short deadlines without the quality of the work being affected. Evy understands the client's real needs and has a business-oriented approach. Bárbara has excellent legal writing, can translate concerns and agreements between the parties onto paper, and stands out in negotiations with counterparties, managing to resolve impasses and negotiate the terms of contracts with mastery.'
‘This law firm stands out not only for its reputation for excellence and quality, but also for its personalised approach, diverse expertise, technological innovation and unwavering commitment to the best interests of its clients. It is this unique combination of attributes that makes this firm a truly exceptional choice for anyone seeking high-level legal representation.'
‘João Carlos Mendonça - Exemplary professional conduct, expertise and knowledge of the law, communication skills, availability.'
‘Felsberg Advogados has been serving us for a few years and the service provided has been of high quality. The professionals are very attentive, qualified, available and competent.'
‘Our lawyer Anneliese Eger provides an excellent service to our company and is therefore unique.’
‘Felsberg's unique approach to providing legal services has been instrumental in the seamless management and execution of our company's legal affairs in Brazil. Their innovative strategies and the exceptional quality of their service have set them apart in the national legal market.
- 'The firm's team, comprised of dedicated attorneys, demonstrated unparalleled expertise and commitment. Their ability to swiftly become integral points of contact for our company underscored their competence and the high-quality service they provide. Their comprehensive, flexible, and innovative legal support has made them an invaluable partner to our operations in Brazil.'
Key clients
- Intrials
- Skechers
- Vantiva/Technicolor
- BBL e-Sports
- Savegnago
- Betterfly
- Paranapanema S.A.
- Vammo
- Preformed Line Products Company – PLP
- Inventa App
- Johnson Electric
- Rema Tip Top
- Interface
- Teva
- Predify
- Rappi Inc.
- Better Collective
- Technicolor
- Diebold Brazil
- Corporation Service Company
Work highlights
- Advised Rappi, a retailtech start-up, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Box Delivery, a delivery start-up.
- Advised Better Collective on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Goalmedia, a sportstech start-up, and Navve, an adtech start-up.
- Assisted Savegnago Supermercados with the acquisition of strategic commercial establishments previously owned by Macro Atacadista (SHV Group).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
João Carlos Mendonça
Felsberg Advogados
Evy Marques
Felsberg AdvogadosPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claudia Maniaci, Evy Marques, João Carlos Mendonça, Maria Carolina Guazzelli, Anneliese Eger