Paul Hastings LLP is advising Arezzo Indústria e Comércio S.A., one of Brazil’s leading shoemakers, in the acquisition of a controlling interest (with an option to acquire 100%) in Italian shoe brand, Paris Texas S.r.l, marking the company’s first international acquisition and a key milestone in Arezzo’s global expansion.

 Partner Jon Kellner and associate Thomas Ayres led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partner Joe Opich, counsel Filipe Lima, and associate Rob Wilson.

More details on the transaction can be found here.

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