With ‘a unique talent for understanding global complexities, adeptly bridging cultural gaps’, Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados‘ corporate and M&A team is seen with great regularity handling transactions – including private equity and venture capital deals – in a multitude of sectors, from healthcare to energy and media. Benefitting from a strategic alliance with global firm Dentons, the group excels in cross-border mandates. These are a key area of focus for department head Rodrigo Vilardo Vella and Bruna Gobbi, who have recently led several PE-driven acquisitions involving multiple jurisdictions across Latin America, North America and Europe. With over two decades of experience in the corporate and M&A space, including joint ventures, strategic alliances and governance issues involving publicly held companies, Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles and Gabriella Maranesi Najjar are other noteworthy practitioners. Anne Chang is a reference for corporate matters involving the technology sector and start-ups.
Testimonials
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‘Very competent team in M&A transactions, has a very positive cost-benefit ratio.'
‘Rodrigo Vella: Exceptional in every aspect. Simply one of the best corporate lawyers in Brazil. Rafael Pitanga: Excellent associate lawyer. Very helpful, with good technical background, passes security, manages to negotiate sensitive points well.'
‘This practice distinguishes itself through its adeptness in navigating international complexities, ensuring seamless M&A transactions. ’
‘The individuals I work with excel in simplifying complex mechanisms, beautifully translating them into written form, and possess a unique talent for understanding global complexities, adeptly bridging cultural gaps, setting them apart from competitors. Stand-out partners like Anne Chang demonstrate exceptional dedication to these qualities, consistently delivering outstanding results. ’
Key clients
- Pátria Investimentos / Blackstone Capital
- TOTVS S.A.
- Banco Santander
- Baraúna Gestora de Recursos Ltda.
- Notredame Intermedica / Bain Capital
- Canopy Growth Brasil Biomedical Ltda.
- ArchiMed and Bomi Brasil
- Biomedical Distribution Mercosur Ltda
- MF Founders – Fundo de Investimentos
- Roku Inc.
- Rumo S.A
- Starstone Specialty Insurance Company (Enstar)
- Tatra Trucks, A.S.
- Galapagos Capital and Cypress Associates Holding Ltda.
- Dacalda Açúcar e Álcool Ltda.
- EQI – Agentes Autônomos de Investimento
- Usina Açucareira Furlan S.A.
- VOVL Limited (Videocon Group)
- HMC S.A
- Line Express Transportes e Distribuição Ltda.
- Banco Votorantim S.A.
- Paraty Geração de Energia Ltda
- Zenklub - Tecnologias, S.A. and Zenklub Serviços Ltda.
Work highlights
- Advised Zenklub on the structuring of a possible combination with Conexa Saúde.
- Supported Fiibo on its seed investment.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Vilardo Vella