Woodbridge's Brazilian office allows us to bring Brazilian companies to market globally. The growth of the Brazilian market is making it attractive for multi-national companies and Private Equity Groups to acquire high-quality, middle-market companies in Brazil.

Woodbridge Brazil is headed up by James Locke, an accomplished, multi-lingual strategic advisor to companies seeking to invest and conduct business in Brazil.

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, in area and population (193 million people in 2010). Brazil’s GDP is resilient and sustainable with a long term expected growth of 4.2%, according to the IMF.

Brazil replaced Italy as the world’s seventh-largest economy last year. Domestic consumption, supported by high demand for commodities, continues to set the stage for solid economic growth. The economy is diversified, with manufacturing playing a key role in exports. Brazil holds investment grade status from the major rating agencies.

According to CapitalIQ, 380 M&A transactions were completed in 2010 involving a Brazilian target and 256 companies around the world were acquired by Brazil-based companies. The number of 2011 deals involving Brazilian buyers or sellers is tracking close to the 2010 level.