Helena Bittencourt
Founding partner · Corporate and M&A
PhD in Commercial Law from the University of São Paulo. Leads M&A deals and corporate reorganisations for Brazilian and multinational groups.
Full service firm · São Paulo · Brasília · Rio de Janeiro
Technical rigour behind the decisions that shape your business.
For nearly four decades we have advised companies, financial institutions and business families on Brazil's most complex legal matters, with precision, discretion and commercial judgement.
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Recognised by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and Análise Advocacia
Chambers & Partners · Band 1
The Legal 500 · Tier 1
Análise Advocacia 500
Latin Lawyer 250
IFLR1000 · Highly Regarded
Leaders League · Excellent
The firm
01Tradition is not repeating the past. It is the trust built into every decision.
Founded in 1987 by Helena Bittencourt and Rodrigo Vasconcellos, the firm was born from the conviction that good lawyering combines technical depth, a real understanding of the client's business and the courage to recommend the right course, even when it is not the easiest one.
Today we are one of Brazil's leading full service firms, with integrated teams that work in coordination across corporate transactions, high stakes disputes, tax structuring and regulatory projects.
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Independence
Technical opinions without compromise, guided solely by the client's interest.
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Integration
Multidisciplinary teams that see the whole problem, not a single speciality.
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Discretion
Absolute confidentiality and a culture of restraint that protects the reputation of those who trust us.
1987
Year founded
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
Practice areas
02An integrated practice, built around the client's problem.
Our teams work in coordination. Every matter is led by a responsible partner, with direct access to each of the firm's specialities.
- 01 Corporate and M&A Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and governance
- 02 Tax Advisory, controversy and fiscal planning
- 03 Litigation and Arbitration Complex disputes, domestic and international arbitration
- 04 Banking and Capital Markets Structured deals, public offerings and CVM regulation
- 05 Labor and Employment Strategic advice, restructurings and litigation
- 06 Antitrust and Regulatory CADE, regulatory agencies and sector compliance
- 07 Restructuring and Insolvency Reorganisations, workouts and distressed M&A
- 08 Wealth and Succession Estate planning, holdings and family governance
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We advise buyers, sellers and investors on domestic and cross-border deals, from due diligence through closing.
“Advising well means, above all, understanding what is at stake for the person deciding.”
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active clients across 18 sectors of the economy
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offices: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília
Partners
03People who take responsibility for the outcome.
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Rodrigo Vasconcellos
Founding partner · Litigation and Arbitration
LL.M. from Harvard Law School. Acts in international arbitration and strategic high value litigation before the higher courts.
Mariana Albuquerque
Partner · Tax
Former judge at Brazil's Administrative Tax Appeals Council. Specialises in the tax structuring of transactions and in tax controversy.
Fernando Lacerda
Partner · Banking and Capital Markets
LL.M. from Columbia University. Advises banks, asset managers and issuers on public offerings, funds and structured transactions.
Insights
04Analysis that anticipates what comes next.
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São Paulo
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3,400
12th floor · Itaim Bibi
04538‑132
Rio de Janeiro
Praia de Botafogo, 228
9th floor · Botafogo
22250‑906
Brasília
SAFS, Quadra 2, Bloco B
Ed. Via Office · 5th floor
70070‑600