OUR TEAM

- Advised Copel in its privatization through a follow-on stock offering, valued at R$ 5.2 billion.
- Advised the coordinating banks in the issuance of debentures by Águas do Rio (Aegea), valued at R$ 5.5 billion.
- Advised Banco BTG Pactual in its CRA offering, valued at R$ 3.5 billion.
- Advised on the structuring of the FII XP Malls and the execution of its 9 public quota issuances.
- Advised the coordinating banks in the IPO of Espaçolaser, valued at R$ 2.6 billion.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES
Chambers and Partners recognized Thadeu as an “Up and Coming” lawyer in Capital Markets: Debt and Equity. A client says: “We had very complicated issues and he was able to help us quickly, with accurate and agile returns. Thadeu is one of the main lawyers we like to hire nowadays. He is very engaged”.
The publication The Legal 500 recommends Thadeu Bretas as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Capital Markets.
Thadeu was recognized by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR 1000) as a “Notable Practitioner” in the Capital Markets area.
Thadeu is one of the professionals mentioned as a highlight in Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Fund Structuring, by the publication Leaders League.
LACCA Approved named Ricardo among the most voted by the legal departments of companies in Latin America, being recognized as one of the best Capital Markets lawyers.
Thadeu is also listed as one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil by the publication Análise Advocacia.
RECOGNITIONS
- Bachelor of Law from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).
- Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law and Capital Markets from the Getulio Vargas Foundation – Rio de Janeiro (FGV-RJ).
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Chicago Law School.
EDUCATION
Thadeu has been working in recent years on financial and capital markets transactions in Brazil and abroad, with an emphasis on public securities offerings. His practice covers debt, equity, securitization, and investment fund transactions. Thadeu also works in debt restructuring and project financing.
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