About

Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Our Capital Markets practice is recognized as one of the most experienced and capable in Brazil. With a highly qualified team, we advise our clients at all stages of transactions, ensuring the best results for issuers, underwriters, and investors. We have been awarded for relevant market transactions, standing out among the leading firms in debt and equity deals, in both local and international markets, securitizations, as well as regulatory advisory in the securities market.

We have a solid track record of advising on debt issuances and public offerings of shares, with a focus on large-scale transactions involving companies from different sectors of the economy. Our team is committed to delivering strategic and innovative legal solutions, always aligned with the unique needs of each transaction.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados has a highly rated capital markets department within a full-service firm equally comfortable representing issuers and underwriters in local and cross-border deals. Its expert team has prowess in equity and debt work, handling IPOs and follow-ons as well as high-valued unsecured and secured debentures, commercial notes and sustainability-linked senior notes.

Work Highlights

  • Cescon assisted CPFL Piratininga with multiple debenture issuances totalling BRL8.5 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandre Gossn Barreto
4
Alexandre Gossn Barreto
4
Band 4

Alexandre Gossn Barreto is well regarded for his extensive capital markets practice, with broad experience in debenture issuances, cross-border senior secured notes and green bonds.

Alexandre Barreto is highly collaborative and consistently solution-oriented.

Alexandre has built a strong reputation across the industry.

Alexandre is consistently available and demonstrates a strong understanding of both the market and the applicable legislation.

Mariana Borges
6
Mariana Borges
6
Band 6

Partner Mariana Borges is often seen handling high-valued non-convertible debentures, the issuance of commercial notes and CRAs.

Mariana is technically impeccable and widely recognised in the market, and always delivers high-quality work.

Mariana Borges possesses deep knowledge of the Brazilian capital markets industry and communicates with clarity and professionalism, bringing agile and effective solutions to negotiations.

Mariana brings a vital ability to foster consensus during negotiations. Her experience and expertise consistently inspire confidence.

Mariana elevates the firm's practice by combining a sharp mind with years of experience. She brings simple solutions to complex problems and is also unafraid to guide her clients toward the best path.

Marcelo Moura
U
Marcelo Moura
U
Up and Coming

Marcelo Moura comes highly recommended by clients for his skilled handling of debenture and CRA issuances.

Marcelo has problem-solving mindset and is able to handle complex and sensitive demands.

Marcelo showed a technical and precise performance throughout the project, and was always willing to discuss any details.

Marcelo inspires confidence and clearly demonstrates deep expertise. He is highly available and engaged, communicates effectively and approaches sensitive matters with thoughtfulness.

Marcelo is our go-to lawyer. He is proactive, always available and has profound knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

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Brazil

Capital Markets: Debt

Alexandre Gossn Barreto
4
Alexandre Gossn Barreto
4
Band 4
Mariana Borges
6
Mariana Borges
6
Band 6
Marcelo Moura
U
Marcelo Moura
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Daniel Laudisio

Daniel Laudisio

Head of Department

Dimitrios C. Constantelos

Frederico Calmon

Frederico Viana Rodrigues

Julia Damazio Franco

Lucas Padilha

Marcelo Moura

Ravel T. Carvalho

Clients

Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Algar Telecom S.A.

Banco BTG Pactual S.A.

Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.

Banco Itaú BBA S.A.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo S.A.

CEMIG Group

CPFL Group

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobras.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABE

EDP Group

Empresa Baiana de Águas e Saneamento S.A. - EMBASA

General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil S.A.

Goldman Sachs

JP Morgan

Localiza Rent a Car S.A.

Menin Group

Transmissora Aliança Energia Elétrica S.A. - Taesa

UBS Brasil, Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliári

Unidas Locações S.A.

XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobi

Industries

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Agribusiness

Car Rental

Energy

Financial Services;

Food and Beverages

Oil and Gas

Real Estate

Telecommunications

Transportation

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