Brazil

Founded in 1992, Santos Neto has become a distinguished full-service law firm with offices in São Paulo and New York. Renowned for its corporate and capital markets expertise, the firm excels in banking and finance, representing borrowers and lenders in transactions like export facilities and syndicated loans. Their capital markets team specializes in debt instruments, including CRA’s and bond issuances, primarily for underwriters. The M&A team provides strategic advice on acquisitions and corporate restructurings. With significant expertise in agribusiness, banking, and financial services, Santos Neto offers specialized legal solutions tailored to client needs.

Highlights

During the research period, the firm advised CDB in a significant corporate loan transaction with Petrobras. The firm played a crucial role in drafting key documents, providing legal insights, and issuing Brazilian law opinions. This multijurisdictional transaction, involving Chinese, English, and Brazilian law, required extensive and complex legal documentation. Additionally, Santos Neto served as deal counsel for Tecumseh, overseeing the drafting and negotiation of contracts and agreements for the issuance and public offering of commercial notes. Leveraging their strengths, the firm ensured meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive legal support throughout these high-stakes transactions.

Key Clients

Key clients include Banco BTG Pactual, Kinea Investimentos, Banco BOCOM BBM, Amerra Capital Management, Banco Itaú

Testimonials

“The lawyers are very knowledgeable with regards to the laws governing collateral in Brazil. They also are very responsive and always available” (Asset finance client)

“Responsive and experienced lawyer, with extensive knowledge of Brazil agribusiness” (Banking and finance client)