Azevedo Sette Advogados has a prominent commercial, corporate, and M&A practice in the Minas Gerais market, offering comprehensive services to local, domestic, and international clients from the banking, agribusiness, retail, mining, energy, telecoms and tech sectors, to name a few. The group is regularly engaged in M&A, joint venture agreements, equity sales and corporate reorganisations. The practice is co-led by Fernando Azevedo Sette KC, Luis Ricardo Miraglia, and Ana Paula Terra Caldeira, all of whom are renowned for their expertise in high-value M&A, commercial contracts, and foreign investments. Roberto Ribas Wilson is another name to note for transactional and contractual work.

Madrona Advogados' commercial, corporate, and M&A practice is known for its strength in complex M&A, private equity deals, and joint ventures, as well as corporate governance, capital markets transaction structuring, shareholder agreements, and succession planning. The firm is a reference in the Belo Horizonte market, particularly for investors, financial institutions and companies from the manufacturing, tech, logistics, food and beverage and education sectors, among others. Alice Dourado excels in cross-border transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Dourado oversees the practice with Patrícia Alvarenga, who is also skilled in private equity investments, equity acquisitions and sales and asset negotiations.

With a strong following of companies operating in the mining, automotive, banking, tech, energy, agribusiness and healthcare sectors, Cescon Barrieu‘s corporate practice is particularly noted for its expertise in capital markets and securitisation transactions. This specialism is part of a full-service offering that also covers commercial contracts, corporate governance, ESG and energy transition matters. Frederico Viana Rodrigues heads the corporate and commercial practice, with a focus on M&A, corporate governance, and general corporate affairs. Daniel Ribeiro Pettersen is a key contact for contractual matters involving the mining, steel and real estate industries. Julia Lobo Dutra and Alice Brandão are no longer at the firm.

 

Freitas Ferraz Advogados has quickly established a strong presence in the Belo Horizonte market since its founding, building a robust and growing client base. The firm’s corporate and M&A practice is geared to handle complex domestic and cross-border work, including M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and commercial contracts for clients in the tech, mining, energy, infrastructure and healthcare sectors. The practice is led by a trio of co-heads: Bernardo Freitas, Adriano Ferraz, and João Cesconi, who was promoted to partner in late 2024. All three share extensive expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity, and venture capital deals.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados‘ Belo Horizonte team stands out for its capabilities in capital markets, including equity and debt deals and regulatory advice to public companies. The group is also skilled in M&A, corporate restructuring, real estate investment fund-related matters, and agribusiness contracts, often advising domestic and international clients from the financial, infrastructure, healthcare, mining, energy and telecoms sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Gustavo Rugani, a capital markets and buy and sell-side M&A. Key support on capital markets transactions and related regulatory compliance is provided by senior associate Wagner Duarte.

Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados‘ corporate practice is instructed by domestic and multinational clients seeking advice on M&A, reorganisations, as well as commercial and contractual matters in the energy, automotive, telecoms, mining and steel sectors. Fábio Appendino excels in corporate reorganisations and M&A work, while Luís Gustavo Miranda‘s practice covers corporate and commercial matters, real estate and infrastructure projects, as well as compliance. Alessandra Rezende Torres advises on M&A, reorganisations and corporate planning. Paulo Teixeira Fernandes stands out at the associate level for his involvement in corporate law, compliance and contracts.

Coimbra & Chaves‘ corporate practice is driven by the M&A-focused expertise of its key practitioners. Practice head Paula Andrade R. Chaves brings expertise in both M&A and venture capital deals, while Rafael Costa Zimmer Prados is particularly skilled at coordinating complex, multi-party M&A transactions. This combined leadership allows the team to provide sophisticated counsel on cross-border M&A, corporate law, and contractual matters for a growing client roster that includes companies from the healthcare, mining, and construction sectors.

Gotlib Massara Rocha Advogados‘ practice handles a wide range of mandates, including corporate, M&A, capital markets, and contractual matters, for a varied roster of clients active in the energy, real estate, education, construction, healthcare, agribusiness and IT sectors, among others. Leading the practice are Renzo Gotlib, a name to note for both buy and sell-side M&A, succession planning and corporate reorganisations, and David Massara Joanes, who is adept in M&A, bankruptcies, capital markets, succession planning and litigation. This is complemented by Pedro Figueiredo Rocha, who provides specialist knowledge in corporate disputes and transactions.

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados‘ corporate practice is particularly skilled at advising clients from the mining, energy, construction, engineering and consumer products sectors on cross-border commercial transactions. The team’s expertise covers M&A, contractual matters, financial transactions, and arbitration. Practice head Christian Lopes brings broad knowledge of contractual, financial and commercial matters, while Pedro Ernesto Rocha focuses on M&A deals and business contracts. Fernanda Galvão is no longer at the firm.

Almeida Advogados is routinely engaged by clients from the energy, mining, tech and agribusiness sectors seeking assistance with a wide range of corporate and M&A matters, notably acquisitions, equity sales and corporate governance issues. Practice head Guilherme Doval possesses wide-ranging expertise in corporate, business, real estate, IP, tax, and arbitration law, and stands out for his knowledge of the mining sector.

Bernardes & Advogados Associados‘ corporate practice handles complex, cross-jurisdictional matters for clients in the tech, transport, beverages, energy and construction sectors. Governance, compliance, contractual and transactional matters are all key areas of expertise for the group, which is under the joint leadership of Flávio Couto Bernardes, André Tostes Carvalho, and Weslley Barbosa Chalef. Their shared expertise covers not only M&A, but also private equity, venture capital, and project finance matters.

Chenut‘s corporate and contracts practice is adept at handling both transactional and contentious matters for its international and domestic client base. Phillipe Boutaud-Sanz excels in M&A transactions involving Brazilian and foreign entities, while Luiz Gustavo R. Oliveira Rocholi‘s practice is centred on governance, commercial and corporate law matters. Together with co-head Iara Peixoto Melo, they oversee a practice that also covers corporate restructuring, asset distribution, financing, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to advising on M&A, corporate reorganisations and asset planning, the team at Henrique Mourão Advocacia is also adept at structuring industrial and infrastructure projects across the steel, machinery, mining, real estate, telecoms, energy and sanitation sectors. The practice is jointly led by Henrique Mourão, a key adviser on M&A, commercial and financing contracts, and Raul De Araújo Filho, who brings together expertise in corporate law, M&A, contracts, dispute resolution and reorganisations.

JASA Advocacia advises on a broad spectrum of corporate law matters, including M&A, corporate governance, contracts, and compliance. The firm is particularly sought after by clients in the mining, construction, retail, pharmaceutical, real estate, and healthcare sectors. The practice is jointly led by Caio Soares Junqueira, who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters; Eduardo Augusto Franklin Rocha, who focuses on corporate law, real estate, and bankruptcy; and Gustavo Henrique de Souza e Silva, who specialises in corporate matters, dispute resolution, and white-collar crime.

Lacerda Diniz Advogados handles a wide range of corporate and M&A matters, from day-to-day corporate law advice to due diligence and corporate reorganisations. Practice head Rafael De Lacerda Campos brings strategic expertise in tax and succession planning to corporate and M&A deals. He jointly oversees the department with key practitioners Romulo José Martins Junior and Eric Nahum, both of whom handle a mix of transactional and corporate mandates.

Maneira Advogados is equipped to advise domestic and international clients - including names from the telecoms, oil and gas, mining, and energy sectors - on M&A transactions, corporate governance matters, and reorganisations. The group is under the joint leadership of corporate and real estate specialist Pedro Brito; José Elias de Pádua, who focuses on corporate reorganisations, M&A and succession planning; and Eduardo Caixeta, who also brings expertise in corporate governance, private equity deals and corporate finance.

Manucci Advogados provides comprehensive corporate law and cross-border advisory services to both domestic and international clients, handling joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic contracts. Daniel Manucci is recognised for his expertise in M&A and joint ventures, while Edson Martins handles both domestic and international deals. Renato Andrade and Délber Andrade Gribel Lage bring additional depth in corporate strategy and transactional support. Key team member Luciana Rosa focuses on contracts, IP, and data protection.

Stocche Forbes Advogados' Belo Horizonte-based practice handles a combination of M&A, capital markets transactions, corporate issues and infrastructure projects for large clients operating in the mining, steel, transport, banking, logistics and energy sectors, among others. Matheus Campos, a key contact for Brazilian and international investors and business groups, and Thiago Porto Ribeiro, who plays a key role in transactional and contractual matters, jointly head up the corporate team. Ana Clara Viola leads the dedicated project development team, regularly advising on the structuring of infrastructure projects, contracts and disputes across key sectors like energy, construction, mining, and transport.

Tavernard Advogados is geared to handle complex corporate matters, including those involving foreign jurisdictions, M&A transactions, contract negotiations, and corporate restructuring, acting for a diverse client base from industries such as energy, agribusiness, mining, and IT. The department is led by Mário Tavernard, whose versatile expertise covers not only M&A and corporate restructurings, but also private equity, investment funds, and the negotiation of key corporate and contractual agreements for clients across the pharmaceutical, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Focused on corporate law, tax, succession planning and international contracts, Valladares Waller Advogados provides support to a variety of clients engaged in mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, and shareholder disputes, among other corporate matters. Practice head Bruno Cesar Waller specialises in asset protection and family succession, while also advising on the structuring of multiple corporate transactions. Angelo Valladares e Souza is also noted for his involvement in M&A, spin-offs and mergers.