Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised JBS, a premier global food company, on its SEC registration process and related New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing.
This innovative cross-border transaction resulted in the establishment of JBS N.V. as the ultimate holding company of the JBS group. On June 13, 2025, the common shares of JBS N.V. began trading on the NYSE under the symbol "JBS," marking the debut of JBS' shares in the US public market.
"Congratulations to our long-standing client, JBS, on this very impressive milestone," said White & Case partner John Vetterli, who co-led the Firm's deal team together with partners Karen Katri and Donald Baker. "Today, it is our privilege to celebrate the NYSE bell-ringing with our JBS colleagues."
White & Case partner Karen Katri added: "This transformational deal reflects JBS's global scale and strategic vision, and we are proud to have once again supported the superb JBS team on an important global transaction that underscores our cross-border capital markets capabilities and commitment to long-term client success."
JBS is the global food leader, with a diversified production platform spanning 17 countries. With over 250 production facilities, JBS serves more than 300,000 customers and distributes products to more than 180 markets. Founded in Brazil 72 years ago, JBS currently employs approximately 280,000 people worldwide.
The White & Case team was led by partners John Vetterli (New York), Karen Katri (Miami) and Donald Baker (São Paulo), and included partners Daniel Nam, Scott Levi (both in New York), Victor Mendoza (Miami) and David Dreier, counsel Narissa Lyngen (both in New York), and associates Fabiana Fadel (São Paulo), Nir Fishbien (New York) and Allan Lemos (Miami).
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