A ‘very experienced firm in the M&A segment’, Demarest Advogados is home to a ‘high-performance team, extremely capable of solving complex and multidisciplinary issues in a timely manner’. With extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, the group advises multinational corporations and private equity firms active in a range of industries, from agribusiness, to energy and consumer goods. Co-head Thiago Sandim stands out for his wealth of experience in unsolicited takeover bids. Also at the helm of the practice, José Setti Diaz handles a mix of M&A deals and corporate reorganisations, with a particular focus on the agribusiness, chemicals, life sciences, mining and retail sectors. He will succeed corporate and M&A specialist Paulo Coelho da Rocha as managing partner in April 2025. Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky is another notable practitioner in the field of M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance. The team has been further strengthened by the arrival of João Busin, the former corporate and M&A co-head at TozziniFreire Advogados, in May 2024. Marcelo Peloso stands out at the associate level for his involvement in M&A, PE deals, corporate reorganisations and foreign investments. Ana Carolina Botto Audi is no longer at the firm.
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‘Demarest has great commitment to clients and very high technical knowledge.'
‘Very experienced firm in the M&A segment with a highly qualified team. It is a full-service firm, with a structure to support all areas of law. With this, it is able to meet all client demands in an M&A transaction.'
‘Partner Thiago Sandim is distinguished by his seniority and experience. Thiago still maintains a hands-on approach, with direct involvement in cases. Highly recommended.'
‘Active participation of the team and partners during the negotiation was fundamental in the transaction. Furthermore, they brought valuable insights to the due diligence process, maintaining coherence between risk mitigation and commercial vision.'
‘Thiago Sandim and Marcelo Peloso are recommended.'
‘High-performance team, extremely capable of solving complex and multidisciplinary issues in a timely manner to meet the client's needs and emergencies.'
‘Demarest's team offers a unique blend of expertise, practicality, and a client-focused approach. One of their key strengths is their commitment to common-sense principles, which guide efforts to facilitate successful deals. By prioritising straightforward, practical solutions, they strive to make the deal-making process as efficient and effective as possible.’
Clients clés
- GIC
- Syngenta
- L Catterton
- Syntagma Capital
- Bayer
- Softbank
- CCR
- Aqua Capital
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Responsable de la pratique
José Setti Diaz; Thiago Sandim
Autres avocats clés
João Busin; Paulo Coelho da Rocha; Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky; Thiago Maia; Marcelo Peloso