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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

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Our Banking & Finance practice is engaged in Brazil's most innovative, relevant and complex financing structures, particularly in matters such as structured and syndicated loans, trade finance, sovereign or quasi-sovereign deals, note issues, sales of receivables portfolios, and derivative transactions. Our regulatory team also excels in negotiating Bank-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions.

The breadth of our experience in financial matters, combined with a diversified client base, provides our lawyers with unique insights to advise lenders, borrowers, trustees, investment firms, rating agencies, and others on any financial matter or transaction.

Clients (17)

  • Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
  • Ant Group / Alibaba Group
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - CIBC
  • Lumina Capital Management
  • Banco Bradesco S.A.
  • CCR S.A.
  • Federação Brasileira de Bancos – FEBRABAN
  • Natura & Co Pay
  • Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo S.A. –
  • BRK Ambiental
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - ELETROBRAS
  • BRB – Banco de Brasília S.A.
  • BNP Paribas
  • Edenred Group
  • ING Bank
  • Grupo Localiza

Industries (12)

  • Financial/Payment Institutions
  • Fintech
  • Telecommunications
  • Infrastructure
  • Energy
  • Car rental
  • Logistics
  • Industrial
  • Oil and Gas
  • Agribusiness
  • Water and Sewage
  • Environment

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados represents major lenders and borrowers in a range of cross-border financing deals. The law firm maintains a proven track record assisting with debt restructuring, syndicated loans and project finance. Its clientele encompasses leading multinational banks, as well as a growing number of financial institutions, which benefit from its advice on regulatory mandates involving sector-related M&A and the licensing of payment services.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cescon Barrieu advised two syndicates of lenders and export credit agencies on two project financings of SBM’s FPSOs, namely the construction and chartering of FPSOs Buzios 7 (Almirante Tamadaré) and Mero 4 (Alexandre de Gusmão), which are to be deployed in the Buzios pre-salt field and in the Mero field in the Libra pre-salt block, respectively, both located in the Santos Basin.

Strengths

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  • The banking and finance team at Cescon Barrieu stand out for their organisation, strong internal connections, agility and responsiveness.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

  • I believe Cescon Barrieu stands out for its client-centric approach and diligence in delivering the best results.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

  • Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados' team show solid financial and regulatory knowledge, with practical understanding of central bank requirements and client needs.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
    Maurício Teixeira dos Santos

    Maurício Teixeira dos Santos

    Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a well-regarded partner who has cultivated a solid practice advising clients on matters such as project financing and regulatory mandates.

    • Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a dedicated professional. He is always attentive, helpful and focused on finding solutions that balance our needs and budget.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil

    • Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a point of reference who is well established in the market. He has deep expertise in banking and finance.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentBrazil
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Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (2)

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Members

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  • Maurício Teixeira dos Santos

    Head of Department

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  • Alexandre Gossn Barreto

  • Eduardo Abrantes

  • Frederico Viana Rodrigues

  • Lucas Padilha

  • Marcelo Moura

  • Mariana Borges

  • Rafael Baleroni

  • Ravel T. Carvalho

  • Vitor Arantes

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