Banking & Finance
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
Email address
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+55 11 3356 1800About
Provided by Demarest Advogados
Our banking lawyers represent investment banks and other financial institutions in their capacities as agents, arrangers, and lenders, as well as corporate borrowers and private equity firms, in structuring and executing the most complex financings across industries and around the globe.
We advise on all types of debt transactions originating in Brazil with a foreign law component and transactions originating abroad subject to Brazilian law or with a Brazilian component.
Our banking and finance team work closely with our tax and corporate practices to provide seamless and timely legal advice that meets clients’ business needs.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados is well equipped to represent borrowers and lenders in financial transactions. The firm regularly undertakes syndicated loans, cross-border export prepayment finance and debt restructuring mandates. Its clientele comprises significant financial institutions, as well as players from the energy and technology industries. Other typical services provided by the team include project finance and negotiation of guarantee agreements.
Work Highlights
- Demarest advised New Development Bank on a USD200 million loan to Banco do Brasil’s London branch, aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure and private sector investments in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Demarest boasts of a diverse team of professionals with extensive expertise and experience."
"Demarest's partners have a lot of knowledge and they provide us an individualised service."
"Demarest boasts of a diverse team of professionals with extensive expertise and experience."
"Demarest's partners have a lot of knowledge and they provide us an individualised service."
Notable Practitioners
Fabio de Almeida Braga has amassed experience in banking regulatory issues handling matters such as payment services. He is also able to assist clients with transactional issues, including syndicated loans.
"Fabio is a complete lawyer with in-depth knowledge."