Over the years, our M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital practice has become one of the most respected in Brazil, consistently recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000, and other leading rankings.
We advise and represent companies across industries and of all sizes, as well as asset managers, M&A boutiques, banks, entrepreneurs, and family offices from over 70 countries. Our expertise covers transactions of varying complexity, including mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases and sales, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, public offerings, capital investments and divestments, acqui-hires, spin-offs, and joint ventures.
With a strategic and results-driven approach, we help clients navigate successful transactions, mitigate risks, and, most importantly, create lasting value.
Each project is meticulously planned from start to finish, supported by a multidisciplinary team with diverse expertise to lay a strong foundation for successful transactions. We are dedicated to managing every aspect of the process with technical precision, maximizing value while minimizing risk for our clients.
Our team is recognized as “Highly Regarded” by Chambers and Partners Brazil and Global, one of the most respected international legal rankings. According to client testimonials, “the BVA team stands out not only for its technical expertise and deep legal knowledge but also for its ability to lead and participate in transactions with significant financial impact.” Clients also highlight that “they have a committed senior team that enhances perspectives and finds new angles for the success of the transaction.”
We offer comprehensive solutions for national and international companies, funds, and asset managers looking to expand or strengthen their market presence. Our advisory services cover every stage of the transaction—from opportunity analysis and due diligence to deal execution—always with a focus on value creation and risk mitigation.
We support entrepreneurs, family offices, and asset managers through every stage of a transaction—from company preparation and roadshows to deal closing. Our approach ensures optimal conditions, including tax advisory for fiscal efficiency and assistance in structuring shareholder agreements and governance frameworks to prevent conflicts during and after the transaction.
We advise asset managers, investment funds, family offices, and other investors on investment transactions across a range of asset classes, including seed, venture, and private equity. Our services include structuring investment vehicles, raising capital, fund allocation, and providing legal opinions—all aimed at achieving investment objectives and maximizing opportunities.
We provide legal advisory to companies, creditors, debtors, and investors in reorganization, recapitalization, and out-of-court restructuring processes. Our services include the development and negotiation of restructuring plans, capitalization operations, divestitures, and debt restructurings, all aimed at minimizing the impact on business operations and activities.
We have extensive experience conducting legal audits (due diligence) for companies of all sizes and across several sectors. Our expertise spans public offerings, capital raising through equity financing via Delaware (USA) and other offshore jurisdictions, acqui-hires, earnouts, stock swaps, and club deals. Additionally, we assist in structuring investments through equity crowdfunding—an increasingly popular alternative for companies seeking expansion.
Choosing BVA to handle your M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital transactions means partnering with a strategic advisor committed to understanding your objectives beyond your expectations. Our goal is to turn complex transactions into tangible, successful outcomes.
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Partner | Corporate & M&A
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Partner | Corporate, M&A and Venture Capital
Partner | Corporate, M&A and Venture Capital