An analysis of the underwriting agreement in Brazilian law

Authors

  • Rodrigo Ustarroz Cantali

Keywords:

Underwriting agreement, Securities, Capital markets, Freedom of contract, Good faith doctrine

Abstract

This paper discusses issues related to the underwriting agreement in face of Brazilian contract law and securities law. In this sense, it analyzes the origins and current relevance of underwriting agreements, their purpose as well as the seat of the matter in the general theory of contracts, and the influence of contract law principles and doctrines, such as good faith, freedom of contract and social function of contracts therein.

Author Biography

Rodrigo Ustarroz Cantali

Doutorando em Direito Civil e Mestre em Direito – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Advogado. 

Published

2022-07-02

Issue

Section

Doutrina Nacional