Souza Mello e Torres was founded in 2018. The firm is well known for its transactional work. The firm has two offices, with locations in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It is a member of a world-wide alliance with Allen & Overy and HSF.
Focusses / specialisms
The capital markets team assists clients in private placements, tender offers, and securitization transactions. In addition, it assists clients in debt and equity instruments,advising on financing of local and international markets.
The firm handles investment fund work as well, assisting clients in the structuring and offering of securities. It is most active in real estate receivables.
M&A advice from the firm includes the structuring and negotiation of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm is active within private equity and advised both buyers and sellers.
The project development department advises infrastructure projects at all stages, including the drafting of contracts for regulatory requirements and construction and maintenance. The team assists in PPPs and concession bidding.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include, BNP Paribas, GDM Genética do Brasil, Casino Group, Cury Construtora e Incorporadora, Konecta Group, Finnvera and BBM LOGÍSTICA.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Capital markets
"The major theme in Souza Mello e Torres is the presence of one of its main partners, Vitor Arantes, in every capital market transaction. Despite being a young partner, Vitor is an extremely dedicated and detailed lawyer, more than able to give the comfort needed in a transaction. Vitor is skilful in various segments of law, which facilitates and helps in a complex deal in the capital market."
"Vitor Arantes and his team, especially Marcela Rivellino Lourenzo, are hands-on, committed and up-to-date professionals. They are very active in our sector and know the best choices to conduct capital markets deals in investment fund. For sure, they are my first choice to support our growth during the coming years."
M&A
"Partners are pragmatic and responsive. They have a lot of experience and are not shy to anticipate and focus on the real issues - and push for a speedy and successful signing and closing."
"SMT team is able to act with great agility and precision. Besides, the M&A team has deep market insight regarding venture capital deals. "
"The firm's partner and senior associates are proactive and available. The firm is flexible with regards to extensions in initial workloads and is client-friendly in this sense."
Project development
"Partners are pragmatic and responsive. They have a lot of experience and are not shy to anticipate and focus on the real issues - and push for a speedy and successful signing and closing."
"Practical and agile."
