As part of the firm’s global solutions team, Guimaraes will have responsibility for fostering and enhancing Hawksford’s brand awareness across Brazil and the wider LatAm region by building commercial connections with strategic partners. These include law firms, investment bankers, international tax consultants, asset managers and family offices, as well as corporate clients seeking multi-jurisdictional solutions. In addition to leading business development efforts in the corporate space across Brazil and the wider LatAm market, he will be a key contact for private client and funds related business development activity in the region.

With more than two decades of experience in cross-border M&A, investment banking, corporate finance and business development, Guimaraes has particular expertise in supporting clients in identifying and solving complex multi-jurisdictional needs, and in supporting ambitious businesses with their cross-border growth strategies. Guimaraes was formerly a partner of M&A advisory, corporate finance boutiques and a prominent Brazilian corporate law firm, where he led deal origination, structuring, valuation, negotiation and execution across several sectors. He has MBAs in exponential international business administration and finance.

“Olavo’s appointment reflects our commitment to supporting clients across key growth markets and, in particular, providing critical support to our growing corporate client base in LatAm,” Nik Zhukov, managing director – global solutions, Hawksford, said. “It is a clear part of our strategy to ensure we have in-depth knowledge and capability in the markets where our clients need it, and Olavo’s appointment is evidence of that approach.”

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