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Brazilian law firms surge on M&A boom

As M&A deals abound, legal advisory in Brazil gain steam. This is what shows a recent survey by Thomson Reuters. Fees and talent are on the rise. Take a look. Reuters: Law firms had a 2.7 % rise in advisory roles to 346 deals worth $53.54 billion from the same period a year earlier, accordingContinue reading “Brazilian law firms surge on M&A boom”

Time to cool down? Is Brazilian economy overheated?

One starts to wonder if it Brazilian economy is overheated. The Economist for one, came with an article – Too Hot (2/6/11) Latin America’s biggest economy is more fragile than it appears. The Economist point is mainly this: the Brazilian government has a big head and risks not doing a good job implementing reforms that are needed. On that,Continue reading “Time to cool down? Is Brazilian economy overheated?”

Is Brazil ready for the game?

2014 and 2016 promise to be two important years sports wise in Brazil with the World Cup and the Olympic Games. Brazil is now part of the selected group of countries hosting major events. Only 4 countries have managed this feat: Mexico (1968 and 1970), Germany (1972 and 1974), USA (1994-1996) and Japan (1998-2002). An herculean challenge maybe, but it is also a chance for Brazil to prove itself inContinue reading “Is Brazil ready for the game?”

Fiat, Mitsubishi and GM announce investments in Brazil

Carmakers Mitsubishi, Fiat and GM have announced plans to invest in Brazil in order to boost sales in the next years. According to Bloomberg, Brazilian carmakers produced a record 3.6 million vehicles last year, a 14 percent increase over 2009. Production growth may slow to 1.1 percent this year, Cledorvino Belini, president of the carmakers association,Continue reading “Fiat, Mitsubishi and GM announce investments in Brazil”

Citigroup is hiring in Brazil, says the Financial Times

Nice to be a financial analyst in Brazil right now. Banks are hiring and salaries are going up. “Citigroup has stepped up hiring in Brazil, joining a growing war for talent among foreign banks seeking greater market share in Latin America’s largest economy. Citi has hired 380 people in April in the country on top ofContinue reading “Citigroup is hiring in Brazil, says the Financial Times”