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Cescon Barrieu’s Mining department is strategically located in the State of Minas Gerais, considered the most important mining state in Brazil. The practice is integrated with all other practice areas of the firm, including, specially, Environmental, Infrastructure, Project Finance, M&A and Capital Markets.

The team is frequently involved in project financing transactions in the industry and provide regulatory and negotiation advice to mining and financing companies, in addition to regulatory and business advice to mining companies within M&A and capital markets transactions. Furthermore, the team advises autonomously on regulatory matters and on contracts with joint venture partners, suppliers or service providers.

The mining lawyers’ expertise and integration with all practice areas enables our partners and associates to have a broader view of the project, identifying possible structures and tailor made solutions for our clients and deals, locally and internationally, adhering to high standards of quality and in a complete and comprehensive manner. The consolidated and diverse portfolio of transactions in the mining industry enables our team to consider the development of future businesses involving the advice to clients in commercial negotiations and interaction with regulatory entities in order to facilitate future businesses.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Brazil
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is an established full-service firm with particular knowledge of regulatory and transactional matters in the mining sector. The firm houses a team of expert lawyers who are well equipped to advise clients on matters relating to mining royalties, the obtaining of environmental licences and sector-related M&A, as well as due diligence in relation to mining dams. The team also demonstrates experience representing domestic and international clients before Brazilian courts and regulatory bodies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marcelo Mendo de Souza
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Marcelo Mendo de Souza
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Band 2

Marcelo Mendo de Souza has considerable knowledge of the mining sector and is sought out by clients for his skilful handling of regulatory matters. He has additional strength in transactions.

"He always inspires discipline and willingness to support the client. That is one of the reasons we do business with him. His work was top-notch."

"He showed important technical knowledge regarding mining matters and he has the skills to establish a good relationship with his clients."

Mauricio Pellegrino de Souza
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Mauricio Pellegrino de Souza
3
Band 3

Mauricio Pellegrino de Souza offers strength across an array of regulatory issues in the mining sector. He has noted expertise in dealing with dam matters.

"He is an expert in matters related to the environment. He shows seniority when handling the cases and provides high-quality work."

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Paula Azevedo
3
Band 3

Paula Azevedo focuses her practice on the mining sector. She regularly handles M&A and regulatory mandates for her clients.

"Paula Azevedo is highly qualified."

"She is a lawyer of exemplary conduct. She commands a deep knowledge of the matters and analysis of the risks, presenting solutions."

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Marcelo Mendo de Souza
2
Marcelo Mendo de Souza
2
Band 2
Mauricio Pellegrino de Souza
3
Mauricio Pellegrino de Souza
3
Band 3
3
Paula Azevedo
3
Band 3

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