About

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

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • 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

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Notable Practitioners

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Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Band 2
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.

Marcus Fonseca
U
Marcus Fonseca
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer Marcus Fonseca secures a position in the banking and finance rankings thanks to his work on regulatory matters. He also advises clients on project financing matters.

Marcus is an excellent lawyer, who always guides us in a professional, thorough manner and deals with complex and innovative matters with excellence.

Ranked Lawyers at
Demarest Advogados

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Brazil

Banking & Finance

Fabio de Almeida Braga
5
Fabio de Almeida Braga
5
Band 5
Marcus Fonseca
U
Marcus Fonseca
U
Up and Coming
Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Band 2
Marcus Fonseca
U
Marcus Fonseca
U
Up and Coming

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