Project Finance
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Our practice cover all stages of Projects work (tender proceedings, financing, development, and acquisition/divestures), regardless of the type of financing (project, asset-backed, project-based corporate loan, acquisition financing, DCM, local, international) in all kinds of economic sectors with a comprehensive, diverse and multidisciplinary practice, sought after whenever the stakes are high or the matter is complex. We have pioneered the project finance practice in Brazil and, since then, we have been involved in the most innovative and important project financing structures in the country.
Our project development practice has a comprehensive and pragmatic approach. Whenever we are involved in project development, we assist clients with all its aspects – structuring, bidding, tax aspects, negotiation with suppliers, short term and long-term financing, construction, O&M and other operational contracts. We solve problems and find solutions around the intricacies of Brazil’s legal framework while, at the same time, keep an eye for the bankability. We are involved in various of the largest and the most important transactions in a variety of sectors: airports, toll roads, subway, ports, shipping, oil & gas, offshore oil assets, LNG projects, pipelines, wind power, solar power, hydropower, thermo-power, nuclear power, mining, social infrastructure (including public lighting), water & sanitation.
Chambers Review
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 issuance of green bonds and commercial notes. It is also experienced in handling construction projects, supply agreements and the structuring of PPPs.
Work Highlights
- Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados advised Atlas Renewable Energy on the financing of BNDES-assisted renewable energy projects, worth around USD448 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cescon Barrieu packs high-level professionals who respond fast. Their varied expertise has given us more tools to work around problems strategically. I've never been disappointed with them."
"As it is a multidisciplinary firm, I could count on the work of multiple teams and their support was excellent. They come up with ideas, assessing risks and pointing out how to mitigate them."
"Cescon Barrieu are really notable in this market and we really like working with them. We've always felt we had the support of the team as a whole, not just from the main partner."
"In addition to having in-depth knowledge of project finance transactions and applicable Brazilian legislation, Cescon Barrieu's partners are very accommodating and engaged throughout the negotiation."
"Cescon Barrieu packs high-level professionals who respond fast. Their varied expertise has given us more tools to work around problems strategically. I've never been disappointed with them."
"As it is a multidisciplinary firm, I could count on the work of multiple teams and their support was excellent. They come up with ideas, assessing risks and pointing out how to mitigate them."
"Cescon Barrieu are really notable in this market and we really like working with them. We've always felt we had the support of the team as a whole, not just from the main partner."
"In addition to having in-depth knowledge of project finance transactions and applicable Brazilian legislation, Cescon Barrieu's partners are very accommodating and engaged throughout the negotiation."
Notable Practitioners
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos enjoys a solid reputation as a legal adviser on capital raises and structuring, as well as on the development of construction projects, including EPC contracts and memorandums of understanding. Additional capabilities include providing regulatory advice.
"Mauricio boasts of a lot of experience, and this brings a lot to the deals he makes. He knows this field inside out and provides deep analysis of situations instantly."
"Maurício took the time to understand us and what our goals were. I feel like I can just call him up and he will be available to assist."
Rafael Baptista Baleroni concentrates his projects practice on matters arising in the financing field, such as structuring and capital raises. Additionally, Baleroni leads development projects that entail negotiation of EPC contracts and regulatory matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Amanda Arêas
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Albion Capital
Atlas Renewable Energy
BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A
CCR S.A.
Canadian Solar
Instituto de Crédito Oficial – ICO
Industries
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Airports
Energy
Financial Services
Logistics
Mining
Oil and Gas
Shippng
Social Infrastructure
Toll Roads
Transportation
Water and Sewage