Overview

Uniquely and globally integrated, we deliver innovative legal solutions focused on what matters for German companies in Brazil.

Expanding into the Brazilian market offers a unique opportunity for German companies looking to diversify their operations and tap into one of the world’s most dynamic markets – the largest economy in Latin America. However, the legal, regulatory, and cultural complexities can pose challenges. Issues such as compliance, investment structuring, environmental regulations, and tax optimization demand precise, reliable solutions that are tailored to the needs of global businesses.

Brazil excels in strategic sectors like renewable energy, agribusiness, mining, and infrastructure – areas that naturally align with the interests and expertise of German companies. The strong emphasis on sustainability, technological innovation, and robust partnerships connects the two markets in a truly distinctive way.

As a firm with a global association, we offer seamless services that combine deep regional expertise with an extensive international reach. Our team is fully equipped to turn challenges into strategic opportunities, guiding you through the complexities of the Brazilian market with security and efficiency. We are committed to providing strategic support for sustainable growth, delivering legal solutions that meet the highest standards of excellence.

Qualified Senior Partners

Christian Roschmann is a senior M&A partner in Sao Paulo who is qualified to practice German and Brazilian law. Our German M&A team is led by Ulrike Binder in Frankfurt. With this unique setting, we offer German clients a one-stop shop and provide highest-quality advice across both jurisdictions.

Experience

Drawing on experience gained over decades navigating the challenging Brazilian legal and business environment, our partners guide German clients through transactions. Examples include advising:

Hapag Lloyd on the formation of the first joint venture for the rendering of cabotage services between a foreign shipping carrier and a Brazilian partner.
Emnify on the acquisition of its Brazilian M2M e IoT business.
Linde on the disposal of its Brazilian gas assets.*
Siemens on the acquisition of the Brazilian turbine business.*
ThyssenKrupp on the disposal of its steel mill CSA in Rio de Janeiro.*
Celesio on the disposal of its Brazilian pharma distribution business.*

*Experience of team member before joining Mayer Brown/T&C

Our work in Brazil has included counselling clients on challenging transactions across industries. Below are a few examples.

Renewable Energy

We are one of the leading energy firms in Brazil when it comes to renewable energy, including solar, wind, and green hydrogen, just to name a few highly relevant topics. The experience with complex and challenging renewable energy transactions include advising:

Atlas Renewable Energy on the acquisition a photovoltaic power generation project called Vista Alegre, which is expected to be their largest solar project in Brazil.
ENGIE on the acquisition of five photovoltaic sites in Brazil from Atlas Renewable Energy.
Storengy in the structuring of a Joint Operation Agreement for a white hydrogen project.
Eneva and Focus Futura on the sale of equity interest in three special purpose vehicles that own solar power generation projects.
Renova Energia on the structuring and development of 16 wind farms.

View our additional capabilities and experience in Energy.

Agribusiness

In the Brazilian agro-sector, our experience is second to none and includes transactions, such as advising:

Bunge on the sale of its 50% equity stake in BP Bunge Bioenergia, on its global business combination with Viterra as to Brazilian law aspects and on the acquisition of CJ Selecta;
Dow Chemical on the formation of a joint venture in Brazil with Mitsui; and
Cargill on the formation of a transportation joint venture company with Louis Dreyfus and Amaggi.

View our additional capabilities and experience in Agribusiness.

Infrastructure

Our Brazilian infrastructure transactions include landmark transactions such as advising:

The Brazilian development bank (BNDES) on the privatization of Eletrobras;
Aegea in the privatization of Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento (CORSAN);
Siemens in the structuring and implementation of electric systems of a São Paulo subway line; and
GE Financial Services in the project financing for the construction of UTE Porto de Sergipe I.

View our additional capabilities and experience in Infrastructure.