Madrona, Demarest and others advises on Catupiry-Lactojara deal

Madrona Advogados advised Laticínios Catupiry on the acquisition of 100% of the equity interest held by Leprino Foods Brasil Participações in Lactojara Industria e Comércio de Laticínios, which operates Leprino’s industrial business in Brazil. Demarest advised the sellers. The transaction, was signed under the internal codename “Projeto Acqua Roca” and remains subject to customary closing conditions.

The deal reinforces Catupiry’s strategy of expanding its portfolio, which currently spans more than 130 products. The transaction has a cross-border dimension involving the United States.

Madrona Advogados fielded two teams for the transaction. The Corporate and M&A team was led by partners Luciana Felisbino (pictured left) and Ricardo Madrona, supported by associates Henrique Maluta, Fernando Sant’Anna and Gabriel Felipe Vieira. The Antitrust team was led by partner Luis Nagalli, alongside Rodrigo Vianna and Regina Martins Vieira.

Demarest Advogados advised Leprino Foods Company and relied on Luciana Cossermelli Tornovsky (pictured right), Luiza Peralta and Eduarda Strafacci.

In-house counsel to Leprino: Dan Alonzi, Doug Brasier, Jon Alby, Fabiana Lorenzi and Edislaine Galindo.

Laticínios Catupiry also received financial advisory from Alvarez & Marsal with Paulo Mota, Bruno Adani and Thiago Honda.