Four U.S. firms are advising on a $500 million deal in which Brazil’s Banco Bradesco has agreed to acquire Coral Gables-based BAC Florida Bank.

Shearman & Sterlingis acting as outside legal counsel to Bradesco. Sandler O’Neill & Partners is serving as financial adviser to BAC Florida and its controlling shareholders. Hughes Hubbard & Reed and Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri are serving as legal adviser to BAC Florida shareholders and BAC Florida, respectively.