Violeta Libergott has significant experience representing multinational companies, financial institutions and investment funds in cross-border M&A, joint venture, and private equity transactions, with a focus on transactions involving private and public companies in Latin American markets, especially Brazil.
Violeta advised ENGIE in connection with its winning bid to acquire TAG from Petrobras for $8.6 billion in a competitive auction, the largest cash acquisition and privatization to date in Brazil. She has worked with clients such as WEG, Marfrig, Sanofi and TotalEnergies in cross-border transactions.
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Violeta was an associate at prominent Brazilian and international law firms, where she advised private and public companies on M&A, structuring investments in Brazil, and on general corporate matters, including corporate governance. She also has experience in capital markets, including the issuance of securities in Brazil.
