One of the core practice areas at Stocche Forbes is the representation of Brazilian and foreign clients in all forms of corporate transactions, as well as in ongoing compliance with legal requirements applicable to companies operating in Brazil.

 

Our corporate team has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions ranging from standard share purchase and sale arrangements, to more complex transactions involving the formation of joint-ventures and corporate reorganizations. The group offers the expertise and capabilities acquired in some of the most important, challenging, innovative and complex transactions undertaken in recent years in Brazil.

 

Our practice involves domestic as well as cross-border transactions, and covers all economic sectors and types of corporate entities, including publicly traded companies. The firm is equipped to conduct due diligence covering all areas of law, and has a specific team dedicated to the coordination of these processes, both on the buy and sell side, to ensure streamlined and efficient access or organization of data rooms. Furthermore, our transaction teams work closely with the firm’s tax department in proposing structures and assessing risks, and relies on the firm’s antitrust and regulatory practices to ensure compliance with all applicable local requirements.