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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Project Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

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About

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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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Project Finance - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
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

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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 respondentGlobal
  • Cescon, Barrieu, Flesh & Barreto Advogados is outstanding in handling complex demands. The team possesses extensive knowledge and expertise.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
    Band 3Maurício Teixeira dos Santos

    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 respondentGlobal
    • Maurício is a skilled lawyer with strong experience in energy projects.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Maurício 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 4Rafael Baptista Baleroni
    Band 4Rafael Baptista Baleroni

    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 5Paloma Valéria Martins Lima
    Band 5Paloma Valéria Martins Lima

    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

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