Since its inception in 1987,
Lefosse Advogados has established itself as a premier full-service law firm in Brazil, with prominent offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Renowned for delivering a broad array of legal services, the firm caters to both national and international clients, their legal counsel distinguished by a deep partnership with clients and an understanding of their business needs, ensuring tailored and effective solutions. The M&A team has demonstrated its prowess by working with strategic buyers, private equity buyers, and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, handling both public and private transactions.
Highlights
The firm advises clients in both the debt and equity capital markets, where they excel in representing both issuers and underwriters across various industries. Representing
BRF as issuer, Lefosse advised on the largest equity deal of 2023 in terms of value. The firm’s banking practice area has also been pivotal, representing both borrowers and lenders in complex matters ranging from credit facilities to debt restructurings. Notably, the team acted as Brazilian counsel for two subsidiaries of BlaBlacar Economic Group in a significant cross-border financing transaction by means of revolving credit facility worth $100 million.
Key Clients
RF, Eletrobrás, China Three Gorges, 2W Energia, Sabesp, BTG Pactual, Vinci Partners, XP Investimentos, HIS Investimentos, Credit Suisse (UBS Group)
Testimonials
“Diligent, always available, responsibility to defend the interests of our bank.”(Project finance client)
