Trench Rossi Watanabe was established in 1959. The firm has offices in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Porto Alegre. The firm is also a strategic cooperative partner with Baker McKenzie, allowing it to have a global network.
Focusses / specialisms
Banking and finance work for the firm includes acting for both lenders and borrowers in banking regulatory work. The team works with local and international clients on banking transactions, derivatives work and credit facilities.
The debt capital markets team for the firm advises clients in setting up structured investment funds, as well as real estate funds and private equity funds. The team also supports clients in structuring and implementing securities issuances.
The equity capital markets team supports on IPOs for Brazilian companies, as well as public offerings, private placements and organizing and licensing intermediaries of capital markers with authorities.
The M&A team at the firm is recognized in the market for its work in complex transactions for local and international clients. The team advises buy side and sale side deals and has handled numerous high-profile transactions
The firm’s project development team is known for its experience in power, oil and gas and infrastructure. The team has a wealth of experience in complicated governmental projects including PPPs and public concessions.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Macquarie Bank, Kraton Corporation, Centauro, Weatherford International, Goldman Sachs do Brasil and Estácio Participações.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Excellent negotiation skills, very thorough process and analysis. Complete knowledge about the subject."
Project development
"This is a unique contract the first of its kind in country."
