"Beyond his technical expertise, he is objective, which helps in the progress of the operations." and: "He is very available, which is important for us because our questions can be resolved by him."

Chambers Global 2024

Overview

Carlos Motta is the head of Capital Markets & Securitization practices in Brazil and the Mayer Brown global co-head of Corporate & Securities. In Capital Markets & Securitization, Carlos Motta focuses his practice on securities public offerings, including IPOs and debt issuances (such as debentures, promissory notes, bonds and Real Estate and Agriculture Receivables Certificates). Carlos Motta also advises on capital markets regulation and corporate law.

Experience

M&A transactions and other related transactions:

Advised:

  • Kilima, an asset fund shareholder of Oakberry, in the context of the investment made in Oakberry by funds managed by BTG Pactual, in the total amount of R$325 million.
  • 23S Capital in its purchase, through an investment vehicle, public securities of Vitru Limited (VTRU) held by major shareholders, Vinci and Compass Group LLC.
  • Nuvini Group to enter into a business combination agreement with SPAC Mercato, in the amount of US$ 312 milion. Upon completion of the proposed business combination, the combined company will operate under the "Nuvini" name and its ordinary shares are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol "NVNI."
  • TIM in the negotiation of a new client platform partnership, in the health area, signed with Grupo Cartão de Todos. With the conclusion of the partnership, TIM will allow its clients to have discounted access to telemedicine services and to the largest network of clinics in Brazil. Cartão de Todos currently has 410 clinics in all Brazilian states, with 18 million individuals in its base.

Recognition

  • "He did an incredible job. He behaves as if he were a partner in our company, so we have a close relationship." and "Beyond his technical expertise, he is objective, which helps in the progress of the operations." another source adds: "He is very available, which is important for us because our questions can be resolved by him.". Ranked as Band 4 for Corporate and M&A and for Capital Markets in Chambers Global, 2024
  • Ranked as Leading for Debt Capital Markets - Leaders League, 2024
  • Ranked as Excellent for Equity Capital Markets and Corporate & M&A: Large-Cap - Leaders League, 2024
  • Ranked as Recommended for Private Equity - Leaders League, 2024
  • Ranked as Band 4 for Corporate and M&A and for Capital Markets - Chambers Brazil, 2023
  • Ranked as Recommended Lawyer for Corporate & M&A - The Legal 500, 2023
  • Ranked as Recommended Lawyer for Capital Markets - The Legal 500, 2023
  • Ranked as Band 4 for Corporate and M&A and for Capital Markets - Chambers Brazil, 2023
  • Carlos Motta has broad expertise in capital markets. He offers clients experience across a range of different matters, including primary and secondary offerings, issuance of debentures, ESG-linked notes and assistance to underwriters. A client notes: ‘Beyond his technical expertise, he is objective, which helps in the progress of the transactions.’ Another comments: ‘He is very available, which is important for us because our questions can be resolved by him.’” - Chambers Brazil, 2023

Education

  • Stanford University, LLM
  • Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)
  • Faculdade São Francisco, Student invited by Judge Newton de Lucca in the postgraduate course in Electronic Commerce

Admissions

  • Brazil

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
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