At Lefosse Advogados, the capital markets group is a strong performer in both equity and debt transactions, where it advises international and domestic banks, financial institutions and corporate issuers. The team has been particularly active advising on high-value follow-on offerings, but is also well versed in IPOs, tender offers, debt issuances (including debentures) and securitisations concerning agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates. Practice co-head Ricardo Prado has acted for both underwriters and issuers in a host of public offerings of securities in Brazil; his expertise also extends to corporate governance. In addition to his transactional skills, Rodrigo Junqueira has significant experience in mandates involving listed companies and related regulatory issues. Jana Araujo stands out for her lead role in multiple domestic and cross-border debt and equity offerings. Bruno Massis brings together a strong background in DCM and ECM, and also handles debt restructuring and fixed-income deals.
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- 'Lefosse is characterised as an excellent firm because, in addition to protecting the client's interests in capital market transactions, the team knows how to act in a way that facilitates the project/transaction. Very good technically. Professionals who are available to assist the client and counterparties and recognise what is a risk and what can be taken into account.'
- 'Ricardo Prado is a great partner, available to deal with clients and very good technically, with good mediation skills.'
- 'Pedro Cruciol was very helpful in dealing with transactions, proving to be a reliable professional with a high level of performance and excellent technical knowledge.'
Kernmandanten
- BRF
- Eletrobrás
- China Three Gorges
- 2W Energia
- Sabesp
- Banco Citibank
- BR Partners
- AES
- J&F Investimentos
- Morgan Stanley
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as Brazilian special counsel to BRF S.A. in connection with the $5.4bn primary public offering.
- Advised the underwriters on Copel’s R$4.5bn follow-on offer in the context of the company’s privatisation.
- Advised the underwriters on CELG-D (Enel Goiás) 2nd issuance of debentures in the amount of R$7bn.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Luiz Octavio Lopes; Ricardo Prado
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Rodrigo Junqueira; Carlos Mello; Jana Araujo; Bruno Massis; Pedro Cruciol