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Still time to register for Latin Lawyer private equity event

Nicolas Camacho, the managing director and head of M&A in Latin America for Deutsche Bank, is one of many speakers set to attend Latin Lawyer’s Private Equity conference in New York next month. Read on for more information and how to register.

28 September 2023

Brazil’s Soneva makes offering to fund Atvos restructuring

Pinheiro Neto Advogados has helped Brazilian renewables company Soneva make an inaugural debentures issuance of 6.8 billion reais (US$1.3 billion) to fund its take-over of ethanol producer Atvos Bioenergia, which is undergoing restructuring.

28 September 2023

DIP financings in LatAm to compete with US route

As several large Latin American businesses were forced into restructuring proceedings during the pandemic, many of them opted for Chapter 11 recognitions in the US to access debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings. But as new restructuring regimes take effect in Latin America, local companies may increasingly seek these finance structures at home.

26 September 2023

Emergent Cold expansion continues with Brazil buy

Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados has helped Latin American refrigerated storage group Emergent Cold expand its Brazilian footprint to the state of Rio de Janeiro by acquiring local counterpart Rio Bravo Logística.

20 September 2023

Pinheiro Neto and Bronstein Zilberberg in fintech buy

Pinheiro Neto Advogados has helped Brazilian credit analysis company Serasa acquire payment solutions fintech FlexPag.

13 September 2023

Marfrig sells abattoirs to Minerva for US$1.5 billion

Stocche Forbes Advogados in São Paulo and Guyer & Regules in Montevideo have helped Brazilian meat processor Minerva acquire 7.5 billion reais (US$1.5 billion) worth of abattoirs from competitor Marfrig, a deal that includes assets in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.

08 September 2023

General Atlantic and CAF GCs to attend Latin Lawyer PE event

Gordon Cruess – associate general counsel for US private equity fund General Atlantic – is among the speakers set to attend Latin Lawyer’s Private Equity conference in New York next month. Read on for more information and how to register.

07 September 2023

The fruits of international exposure

Global perspectives, high-quality advice and a deep understanding of international businesses are crucial features Latin American law firms need to reach for the top of the legal market. Latin Lawyer speaks to the region’s elite firms about how international exposure through LLMs and associate exchange programmes enrich their lawyers and help their firms gain a competitive edge and grow to new levels.

01 September 2023

Latin Lawyer Elite 2024: the firms

Latin Lawyer Elite firms have each created their own paths towards excellence and show unique areas of strength. Here, we announce this year’s Elite.

29 August 2023

Bain Capital serves up US$1.1 billion Fogo de Chão acquisition

Several Kirkland & Ellis LLP offices and Pinheiro Neto Advogados in São Paulo have helped US private equity group Bain Capital acquire Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão, valued at US$1.1 billion, from New York-headquartered counterpart Rhône Capital.

23 August 2023