Founded in 1942,
Pinheiro Neto is a full-service firm in Brazil. It has grown to three Brazilian locations: São Paulo, Rio de
Janeiro and Brasília, and two international locations: Tokyo and Palo Alto. The firm takes
great pride in its gender diversity initiatives.
The firm is high performing and known for its financial and corporate and
projects practices.
The banking and finance team is a leading practice in financial services, banking and fintech. It
represents lenders and borrowers, often on novel transactions.
Capital markets work for the firm includes debt,
equity and securitization transactions,
representing both issuers and underwriters.
The investment funds department
provides advice on structured funds, real estate investment funds, private equity investment funds,
ETF’s and receivables investment funds.
The M&A team advises buyers and sellers in strategic and public transactions and mergers.
The project finance and development team represent developers and financial sponsors in construction, energy, infrastructure, oil and gas and transport industry projects.
The firm
maintains strong relationships with many international banks and investment groups such as Goldman Sachs do
Brasil Banco
Múltiplo, JP Morgan, Banco Santander, Citibank, Bank of America Merrill
Lynch and XP Investimentos. The
firm’s other key clients include
Neoenergia, CPFL Energia, Boeing and Natura.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period, the firm was active in banking and finance, capital markets, investment funds, M&A, private equity, projects and restructuring and insolvency.
The banking department worked with more borrowers than lenders on acquisition financing transactions in the technology and financial services
sectors.
In capital markets the firm was active on the equity and debt side,
advising underwriters and issuers on green bond issuances as well as
follow on offerings primarily in the financial services industry.
The investment fund department
advised
financial institutions on credit
rights investment funds and private equity funds.
The firm’s M&A work consisted of public and private acquisitions as well as mergers, most of which was concentrated in the energy sector.
In private equity, the firm was active in various sectors including financial services, energy, agriculture,
technology and real estate, advising buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border transactions.
The
projects team
participated in the financing and development of projects, especially sanitation projects. The firm was also
well engaged in the mining and transport
sectors among others.
In restructuring and insolvency,
the firm participated in insolvency proceedings and restructurings with high market impacts mostly
in the financial services,
agriculture and mining sectors.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Cielo R$3 billion bond issue
Gerdau $875 million
financing
LATAM Airlines Group
Chapter 11
Localiza/Unidas
$10 billion merger
Mubadala R$8 billion acquisition of
Atvos Group
TIM R$16.5 billion acquisition of Oi
Móvel
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
“In-depth regulatory knowledge of Brazilian banking law.”
“They have a lot of knowledge in different fields. They are referenced in Brazil. The projects with the participation of Guilherme Monteiro were successful.”
“Deep
expertise in contracts, regulation and commercial aspects related to this issuance profile.”
“They show technical
expertise,
consideration and agility.”
“They are knowledgeable, sophisticated and solutions orientated.”
“Diligent and business friendly.”
“They are very quick at
providing feedback and are available for the calls.”
“They have business and legal knowledge and client orientation. They provide the availability of the senior team, with the personal involvement of senior partners, and a founder mentality, acting as if they were owners of the client.”
“Problem-solving ability, good listening, good
expertise in capital markets regulation, including commercial aspects, etc.”
“Bruno is certainly the best lawyer in banking law in Brazil. He has a deep knowledge of banking products and the challenges of financial institutions and always brings safe solutions to the problems presented.”
“Roberta is
dynamic, and solutions oriented. We are always happy to have her on our side of the table during negotiations.”
“She
provides client care, communication and is business friendly.”
“Alexandre is very responsive, hands-on, results-focused and open to discussions and innovative solutions.”
“Deep knowledge of our business and of the law, always focused on finding the best solution for the
company and aligned with our values. He has
a founders' mentality, acting as if he was one of the owners of the company. Without doubt he is a part of our team.”
“Guilherme is a person with a lot of knowledge in addition to concerning the legal sector. He knows a lot about the sector in which my company operates. His team that
assisted us is extremely dedicated and efficient like him. He is always very attentive, and the fees have excellent cost/benefit.”
“Rodolfo is calm, knowledgeable, available and has a great focus on resolution.”
