M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity

Ranked by Chambers, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, and Leaders League, our transactional practice has an extensive track record of completed deals and is among the most respected in Brazil and Latin America.

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Strategic transactions that
create value

We are committed to managing every stage of a transaction with technical excellence, strategic insight, and a focus on value creation, while reducing risk and providing clients with greater legal certainty.

We advise companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries—including asset managers, M&A boutiques, banks, business owners, business-owning families, and entrepreneurs from more than 70 countries—on mid- and high-complexity transactions.

Our work includes mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases and sales, corporate reorganizations, public offerings, investments and divestments, acqui-hires, spin-offs, and joint ventures.

Each transaction is strategically structured, aligned with the client’s risk profile, and focused on creating tangible value.

Every engagement is managed from beginning to end by a multidisciplinary team that brings together specialized practices to build a solid foundation and deliver consistent results.

Numbers that prove
our excellence

~15 bi

Total in BRL in Deals

+350

Closed Transactions

+1300

Customers

+90

Professionals

Our team is recognized as “Highly Regarded” by Chambers and Partners, one of the most respected international publications of legal rankings.

Our
Solutions

The great differentiator of our team is our commitment:
in everything we do, we apply a lot of persistence, study,
strategy and a relentless pursuit of innovation and solutions.

Buy-Side
Transactions

Comprehensive consulting services for companies and funds seeking to expand or consolidate their market share. We handle everything from analysis to transaction completion, focusing on value creation and risk mitigation.

Sell-Side
Transactions

Comprehensive support for entrepreneurs and managers in the sale of companies, from preparation to closing. Includes tax optimization, shareholder agreements, and governance to avoid conflicts.

Fundraising and
Resource Allocation

Advisory services to investors in structuring investment vehicles, raising and allocating capital across diverse assets. Includes issuing legal opinions and providing strategic support to maximize returns.

Structuring and
Restructuring

Legal support in out-of-court reorganizations, capitalizations, and restructurings. We develop plans, negotiate debts, and conduct divestments with a focus on operational continuity.

Proven
Experience

Our commitment is to transform complex operations into concrete and successful results.

Expertise in transactions that drive growth.

We have proven experience conducting legal due diligence, public offerings, equity financing in Delaware and other offshore jurisdictions, as well as transactions such as acqui-hiring, earnouts, stock swaps, and club deals.

We also structure investments through equity crowdfunding — an increasingly relevant alternative for expanding companies.

Choosing BVA to conduct M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital transactions means having a strategic partner who understands your objectives and works to exceed them.

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We are ready to understand your needs and present the best path to achieving results with quality and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What sectors and company sizes does BVA serve?

We serve companies of all sizes — from startups to large corporations — across various sectors of the economy, including technology, financial services, industry, retail, energy, healthcare, and advertising. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Does BVA conduct legal audits (due diligence)?

Yes. We conduct comprehensive legal audits (due diligence) in M&A, Venture Capital, and Private Equity transactions, assessing risks, identifying opportunities, and ensuring legal security in every transaction.

How does BVA's full-service legal advisory service work?

Our full-service legal counsel integrates different areas of law in a multidisciplinary approach. This means that each transaction is handled by specialists in corporate, tax, labor, regulatory, and other areas, ensuring a strategic vision and comprehensive solutions for the client.

What types of operations does BVA conduct?

We conduct mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, corporate reorganizations, public offerings, investments and divestments, joint ventures, spin-offs, acqui-hires, as well as Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions at varying levels of complexity.

Our Leadership

Felipe Barreto Veiga

Managing Partner

M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity +4

Gabriel Mendes Abdalla

Partner

Legal Due Diligence +3

Henrique Falleiros Mareze

Coordinator

M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity +3

Isabela Xavier

Partner

M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity +4

Pablo Arana

Partner

Foreign Investment and Cross-Border Transactions +2

Rafael Teixeira

Partner

M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity +5

Willyan Braz

Coordinator

Corporate and Restructuring +4

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