Corporate Law & Governance

Our Corporate Law & Governance practice advises privately and closely held companies, their shareholders and managers, on strategic and routine matters related to corporate law, capital markets, and fiduciary duties. 

We engage in relevant and strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and public tender offers (OPAs), as well as in structuring and improving governance models, managing day-to-day governance routine corporate governance matters, interactions with minority shareholders and engaging with regulators.

Our team is prepared to deal with the most highly complex matters across multiple areas:

  • Governance Structuring: Advice on the creation and operation of boards of directors, special committees and governance structures aligned with market best practices.
  • Corporate and Strategic Transactions: Legal support in mergers, acquisitions, and public tender offers (OPAs), with an integrated perspective on governance and business strategy.
  • Risk Management: Analysis and mitigation of risks related to conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and executive compensation policies.
  • Regulatory Representation: Representation before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the Board of Appeals of the National Financial System (CRSFN) in administrative and sanctioning proceedings.
  • Ongoing Advisory: Continued legal assistance to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with market best practices.

Our expertise

Comprehensive legal advice to privately and closely held companies on corporate and capital market matters.

Support on the fulfillment of fiduciary duties and M&A transactions, public tender offers, and other relevant corporate transactions.

Strategic assistance on sensitive matters, such as the formation of independent committees and relationships with shareholders. 

In-depth knowledge of CVM regulations and leading governance practices. 

Recognized as a leading practice by the specialized and prestigious legal directory Leaders League.

“Cescon Barrieu always bring up relevant matters during negotiations, keeping a close relationship between partners and clients throughout the negotiation process.”
Chambers and Partners

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