Banking and Finance: Advised financial institutions and borrowers in local and cross-border debt transactions, including structured finance transactions, syndicated loans, export prepayment transactions, trade finance, acquisition financing, securitizations, derivatives and debt restructuring. Drafted and negotiated a wide range of debt, derivatives and security agreements governed by Brazilian or New York law. Capital Markets: Advised underwriters, local companies and the Brazilian government in public offerings of shares and debt securities registered with the Brazilian SEC, the U.S. SEC and under Rule 144A and Regulation S, including drafting and negotiating indentures, underwriting agreements and collateral agreements. Conducted due diligence investigations and drafted offering memoranda. Assisted clients in structuring investments in the Brazilian capital and financial markets.Mergers and Acquisitions: Drafted and negotiated stock purchase agreements and merger agreements for buyers and sellers, conducted due diligence investigations and prepared due diligence reports.Corporate: Advised clients in general corporate matters, including incorporation, restructuring and dissolution of companies in Brazil, structuring of foreign investments, drafted corporate documents and negotiated shareholders agreements. Assisted clients in filings of publicly traded companies and stock listing with the Brazilian SEC and the Brazilian Stock Exchange. Presided over shareholders meetings of publicly traded companies. Regulatory: Assisted financial institutions in the creation of subsidiaries and branches in Brazil, their organization, acquisition and corporate reorganization. Advised local and foreign clients in connection with regulations issued by the Central Bank of Brazil, the Brazilian SEC, the Brazilian Stock Exchange, the Brazilian Antitrust Agency and the Federal Energy Agency. Experienced in administrative proceedings and consultations with such agencies.