Top 50: Americas M&A Lawyers

“Distinction in Dealmaking”

Published exclusively by Global M&A Network, the 10th annual list profiles a highly respected and successful group of 50 lawyers from the Americas mergers and acquisitions communities. Over 108 firms and 621 lawyers were evaluated per eligibility standards for the current A-list.

All transactions are truly a team effort. Inclusion in the A-list also validates the firms’ leadership and record of closing value-creating transactions irrespective of deal size. We have a range of identifiable criteria for making the often-hard editorial decisions.

Congratulations: 10th Annual 50 M&A Lawyers, and the firm’s they represent!


Thiago Barbosa Sandim

Thiago’s regular clients are sovereign funds and large foreign pension funds, as well as Brazilian financial institutions and conglomerates. Thiago is a non-executive member of boards of directors of retail, real estate development and financial companies.


Débora H. Yanasse

Débora is a partner in the Global Energy, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Practices of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown with a focus in the power, gas and, more recently, hydrogen industries. She has advised both domestic Brazilian and international clients in these industries on transactions and projects in Brazil, Africa and the Middle East.