Over the last decade, venture capital has steadily grown in Brazil – becoming a significant source for financing start-up and growth companies. As such, it has led to demand for outstanding lawyers who specialize in this area of law. In this article, we showcase and explain about noteworthy Venture Capital lawyers in Brazil who have distinguished themselves in this discipline, comprising of both leading veterans and rising stars. Each of these professionals brings a unique expertise and a proven track record of success, contributing significantly to the growth and development of the country’s venture capital landscape.
Their proficiency spans across the full spectrum of venture capital transactions, including capital injections, cross-border negotiations, advising on deal structures and in-depth knowledge of the trends in the VC market. We invite you to explore these profiles to understand more about their expertise and contributions to the venture capital scene in Brazil.
The following biographies provide an insight into each lawyers’ competencies, qualification and the value they bring to the venture capital field. These professionals come from a wide collection of firms each contributing to the breadth and depth of expertise within the field in the country.
Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Ferreira is associated with FM/Derraik. He offers notable strength advising on capital injections in Series A, B and C funding rounds. Ferreira’s reputation as an up-and-coming lawyer in the industry is built on his significant contributions to the venture capital sphere.
Eduardo Zilberberg
Eduardo Zilberberg practices law at Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados. His venture capital practice is highly endorsed by clients for its quality of service. Clients also appreciate Zilberberg’s strength in advising on capital injections and negotiating venture capital matters.
Guilherme Potenza
Guilherme Potenza, another esteemed member from Bronstein, Zilberberg, Chueiri & Potenza Advogados, is specialized in advising clients in cryptocurrencies, blockchain, virtual retail chains and human resources on investments and capital injections. He is especially renowned for showcasing his skills in cross-border negotiations and international transactions.
Fabiana Fagundes
Fabiana Fagundes is based at FM/Derraik and is known to support clients wholesomely during deals. Her in-depth and multidisciplinary knowledge makes Fagundes a respected figure in the industry.
Thomas Pfeferman
Thomas Pfeferman, associated with Nabarro Pfeferman Advogados provides meaningful advice to startups and tech companies on deal structures and negotiations. With no firm website available currently, his reputation is built largely upon word-of-mouth across industry peers and clients.
Diego Nabarro
Diego Nabarro, also from Nabarro Pfeferman Advogados, has a solid contracts background and performs strongly on venture capital deals, an understanding that has been confirmed by clients.
Giovana Silva
Giovana Silva of Pinheiro Neto Advogados enjoys excellent reputation amongst her peers for the high quality of her work and her solid activity in the venture capital field. She is particularly active assisting clients with investment rounds and joint ventures.
João Busin
João Busin from TozziniFreire Advogados joins the rankings after consistent positive feedback for his competency in venture capital. Though no firm website is currently available, Busin’s skills are well documented and endorsed by his peers for his deep knowledge and sophisticated assistance with investment rounds.
Alessandra Muniz de Resende Salgado
Partner Alessandra Muniz de Resende Salgado of BRZ – Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara & Zanotta Advogados is notably active in advising on national and international investment rounds in the venture capital markets.
Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos
Finally, we have Álvaro Uliani M. dos Santos from Pinheiro Neto Advogados, greatly valued by clients for his in-depth knowledge, negotiation skills and precision in legal work. Santos advises on venture capital investments and joint ventures, both locally and internationally.
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