Carlos A. Derraik focuses his practice on Brazilian and international business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganization, real estate, privatizations, financing and taxation. He advises companies, joint ventures and consortiums on structures, taxation, financing, secured lending transactions, real estate acquisitions and property rights.

Formerly, Mr. Derraik was a lawyer with one of the leading global accounting firms, concentrating on taxation and business transactions. He also acted as in-house counsel for the leading mining company in South America where he gained substantial experience in real estate, concessions and mineral rights.

Mr. Derraik has advised clients on the international and Brazilian legal aspects in a wide range of transactions.

Representative Experience

• Development of a greenfield natural gas-fueled power plant in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
  
• Acquisition and restructuring of a Brazilian company in a US$500 million transaction.