01 Mar VBSO ADVOGADOS IS RECOMMENDED BY CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2021
For another year, VBSO Advogados appears in the list of the best law firms in Brazil nominated by Chambers Global. The ranking of 2021 highlights our areas of Capital Markets (band 4) and Tax (band 5), as well as, individually, the partners: Paulo Cesar Ruzisca Vaz (band 3), Erik Frederico Oioli (band 5) and, for the first time in global ranking, Diego Miguita (Up and Coming). Chambers and Partners interviews thousands of lawyers and clients around the world to identify and rank the best each year.
See some comments from the 2021 survey about us:
Capital Markets
What the team is known for Notable practice group predominantly acting as underwriters’ counsel on local issuances of debt securities. Demonstrates considerable know-how assisting clients with private placements and public offerings of debentures and promissory notes. Boasts additional capabilities dealing with securitisations, including both agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates. Client roster includes several of the most active Brazilian banks and securitisation companies.
A client praises
Erik Oioli ‘s in-depth understanding of financial instruments, saying: “He has the knowledge to talk about a host of capital markets products.” Oioli demonstrates a considerable amount of experience assisting clients with the issuance of debentures and receivables. Another source highlights his “robust and up-to-date technical knowledge,”
TAX
What the team is known for Regularly instructed by domestic players in the power industry to consult on the tax aspects of corporate matters, as well as contentious mandates. Capable in carrying out the tax structuring of acquisitions and corporate reorganisations. Additionally active representing companies in administrative litigation resulting from tax assessments.
Up-and-coming partner
Diego Miguita debuts in the rankings this year due to the positive feedback received from peers and clients alike. One source attests: “He is very active and a highly technical professional,” while another commentator applauds: “I had a great experience working with him as he is proactive and strives to understand the client’s reality.”
“Highly experienced” co-head of the tax department
Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz maintains an active practice, regularly assisting national companies with consultancy and contentious matters. Vaz is able to undertake a range of direct and indirect tax mandates, as emphasised by a client: “He is an extremely competent and efficient professional with an in-depth level of knowledge of a diverse range of tax issues.”