
Project Finance
Global Guide 2026 : 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.
We cover all aspects of project development in energy, natural resources, infrastructure, and other economic sectors. We provide comprehensive support to clients in negotiating, implementing, managing, and resolving contractual disputes, covering everything from complex contracts, whether regulated or not, to essential agreements for the day-to-day operations of companies. We have extensive experience in managing contracts with the public sector, including concessions, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and public works, offering support in monitoring obligations and resolving controversies.
Clients (10)
- Albion Capital
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Banco Bradesco
- Banco Santander
- Canadian Solar
- Yinson Boronia and its Brazilian subsidiary
- BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
- Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
- CCR S.A.
- Canadian Solar
Industries (11)
- Airports
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Logistics
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Shipping
- Social Infrastructure
- Toll Roads
- Transportation
- Water and Sewage
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Work Highlights
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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.
Strengths
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The project finance department at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados demonstrates deep technical and multidisciplinary expertise.
Project Finance respondentGlobalCescon, Barrieu, Flesh & Barreto Advogados is outstanding in handling complex demands. The team possesses extensive knowledge and expertise.
Project Finance respondentGlobalA 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.
Project Finance respondentGlobal
Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
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. Maurício is a highly skilled lawyer with a strong focus on oil and gas. He is also deeply involved in regulatory matters.
Project Finance respondentGlobalMaurício is a skilled lawyer with strong experience in energy projects.
Project Finance respondentGlobalMaurício Teixeira dos Santos is a well-established figure in the market and a recognised authority across all areas of his practice.
Project Finance respondentGlobal
Band 4 
Band 4 
Rafael Baptista Baleroni
Rafael 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. Rafael Baleroni is truly exceptional in the oil and gas sector.
Project Finance respondentGlobal
Band 5 
Band 5 
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima
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.
Project Finance respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (5)
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André Lemos

Thays Gentil

Ana Carolina Calil

Paloma Valéria Martins Lima
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