- Area
- Corporate
Finocchio & Ustra’s Corporate area advises national and foreign companies, investment funds, individuals, and investors on mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions, and sales of control and equity interests, as well as on corporate reorganization processes, review of corporate governance processes, including consultancy on foreign investments in Brazil and cross-border transactions, among other corporate transactions.
Our area has established itself as a reference in advising on corporate transactions, including participating in several transactions of national relevance.
Among the main areas of activity, the following stand out:
M&A and Reorganizations
- Preparation for M&A, fundraising, and search for strategic partners
- Planning, structuring, negotiation, and implementation of:
- – acquisitions and sales of equity interests
- – investment contracts, strategic alliances, and joint ventures
- – call and put options (put/call)
- – corporate reorganizations (merger, consolidation, and spin-off)
- Conducting legal audits (due diligence)
- Monitoring of post-M&A obligations
Planning and Disputes
- Structuring of corporate governance, including the preparation and negotiation of partner agreements
- Succession planning focused on business continuity
- Equity planning focused on asset protection and/or tax efficiency
- Advice on corporate disputes
Corporate Routines
- Formation of partnership, cooperatives, associations, and foundations
- Assistance and management of routine corporate matters, including participation in shareholders’ meetings
- Control of term of office and powers of attorney
- Submission of mandatory declarations to BACEN (central bank of Brazil) and Revenue Office
Partners and Area Coordinators
Partner | FELIPE LOPES DE FARIA CERVONE
Partner | ANDREA OMETTO BITTAR TINCANI
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