Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil
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Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Since our foundation, we have led the infrastructure and project finance practice in Brazil. We advised on the most innovative and complex transactions in the sector and established benchmarks. We cover all major sectors, such as energy, airports, highways, subways, ports, shipping, oil and gas, offshore assets, LNG projects, pipelines, mining, social infrastructure (including public lighting), water, and sanitation.
We act regardless of the type of financing — be it project finance, asset-backed, project based corporate loans, acquisition financing, debt raised in capital markets, local or international. Our practice is diverse and multidisciplinary, sought after whenever the stakes are high or the subject is complex.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados offers high-end advice on infrastructure, energy and construction mandates. The team is often retained by multinational clients to handle project finance mandates, such as the issuance of green bonds and commercial notes. Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is also experienced in handling construction projects, supply agreements and the structuring of PPPs.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados advised Iguá Saneamento on a project financing aimed at helping cover part of the concession fee for a major sanitation infrastructure project in the state of Sergipe.
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A reference in project finance. Cescon, Barrieu, Flesh & Barreto Advogados' responsiveness is excellent. Punctual and reliable, it is among the best firms I have worked with.
The project finance department at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados demonstrates deep technical and multidisciplinary expertise.
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesh & Barreto Advogados is outstanding in handling complex demands. The team possesses extensive knowledge and expertise.
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Maurício is a highly skilled lawyer with a strong focus on oil and gas. He is also deeply involved in regulatory matters.
Maurício is a skilled lawyer with strong experience in energy projects.
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a well-established figure in the market and a recognised authority across all areas of his practice.
Rafael Baptista Baleroni concentrates his projects practice on matters arising in the financing field, such as structuring and capital raises. Additionally, he leads development projects that entail the negotiation of EPC contracts and regulatory matters.
Rafael Baleroni is truly exceptional in the oil and gas sector.
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima concentrates her legal practice on matters arising in the project finance field, with a special focus on share acquisitions.
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima is an exceptional and highly qualified lawyer.
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Ana Carolina Calil
André Lemos
Diogo Albaneze
Thays Gentil
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima
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