Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra - Advogados

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados is a benchmark firm in terms of business law, and stands out because of its participation and legal assistance in many of the most significant transactions in domestic and international markets. Founded in 1959, the firm combines tradition with dynamism, bringing, together with each new generation, talents that are fully committed to maintaining excellence and high professional standards, and overcoming challenges. As a consequence, our firm holds a unique and leading position in the legal world. Recognised for the development of pioneer and innovative solutions for its clients, which frequently become precedents in the corporate, judicial and administrative levels, our firm exercises a customised legal practice, combining knowledge, experience and creativity. With a presence in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Brasília, our firm assists Brazilian and foreign clients in all business sectors. In the fields of electric energy, telecommunications, oil and gas, mining, sanitation and finance, Ulhôa Canto has contributed decisively in structuring and developing transactions, companies and markets.

Taxation was the firm’s first area of legal practice and is still one of the most important. Our founding partners have significantly contributed to the creation of the Brazilian taxation system and we have often represented clients in cases that have set legal precedents in tax matters. By working in synergy with the other areas of legal practice, our tax group’s expertise entitles us to conduct in-depth analysis of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring transactions, investments and business models.

In the areas of corporate law and capital markets, the firm provides legal assistance in sales, mergers, acquisitions and incorporation of companies, as well as corporate reorganisation – whether related or not to tax planning – involving Brazilian and foreign companies in all major business sectors. We also advise clients on various types of securities transactions.

In the area of project finance, we offer legal advice to agents, lenders and borrowers in credit transactions, especially related to the implementation of infrastructure projects, in the fields of electric energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, petrochemicals, sanitation, mining and steelmaking.

Representation of clients in public bidding procedures and counselling on matters related to the regulation of markets and services is all undertaken in the area of administrative law.

In the antitrust and consumer protection areas, we assist in administrative proceedings before the antitrust authorities and regulatory agencies, as well as in matters related to the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code.

In the electric energy field, counselling on regulatory issues, as well as corporate, contractual and tax matters; legal representation in regulatory and administrative and court proceedings; legal due diligence in companies involved in acquisition, sale and reorganisation procedures; and advising on the implementation of various infrastructure projects.

In telecommunications-related matters, the firm provides assistance in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, the sale and restructuring of telecom industry companies; counseling regarding regulatory, corporate, contractual and tax matters; and legal representation in regulatory and administrative and court proceedings.

Legal assistance in tax, contractual and regulatory matters in connection with projects at any stage of the production chain – both upstream and downstream in all oil and gas matters.

Regarding real estate, the firm provides legal advice to real estate companies and investors for the implementation of real estate ventures and transactions, issuance of legal opinions and related administrative and judicial litigation.

In the area of mining, assistance in specific issues in the activity concerning tax, regulatory, contractual and corporate matters, including acquisition of industrial equipment, assignment of mining rights and purchase and sale of raw materials, as well as legal representation before regulatory bodies and other competent authorities.

In the sanitation practice area, counseling on matters specific to this area of practice. Legal audit services for companies, assistance in structuring public-private partnerships and representation of customers in court and administrative proceedings.

Legal due diligence of companies regarding environmental law; counselling on regulatory matters; legal assistance in proceedings for obtaining environmental licences, permits and authorisations from governmental authorities; and representation in court and administrative proceedings.

Information technology and assistance in mergers, acquisitions and sales of equity stakes; structuring of companies and business transactions; regulatory, competition and tax issues; and negotiation and preparation of specific IT industry agreements.

In the entertainment and sports practice areas, the legal representation of athletes, sports clubs and artists in various legal matters, and assistance to companies interested in sponsoring and developing sporting and entertainment projects.

In arbitration, drafting, negotiating and analysing arbitration clauses and terms of reference; legal representation before Brazilian and foreign arbitration courts; assistance in dispute resolution proceedings; and ratification of foreign arbitration awards before the High Court of Justice, and enforcement of arbitration awards.

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