About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

Excellence is the core value of Demarest’s Banking and Finance team. Experienced, creative professionals with knowledge of the financial market dynamics advise clients on the most different types of financial transactions, among which those listed below:

Specific Types of Financing

  • infrastructure projects (Project Finance);
  • transactions with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and multilateral bodies;
  • imports and exports (Trade Finance);
  • securities issued abroad;
  • domestic and international operating and financial leasing;
  • programs under private label programs and further credit card operations;
  • acquisition of companies and assets (Acquisition Finance);
  • documentary credits;
  • consumer and automotive financing.

Other Banking and Finance Contractual Activities

  • derivatives and futures (stock exchange and OTC transactions);
  • review and drafting of banking agreements

Banking Regulation

  • regulatory advice (Brazilian Central Bank), including on foreign exchange (International Capital and Exchange Markets Regulation);
  • administrative defense before the Central Bank and the National Financial System Appeal Council;
  • registration of financial transactions (ROF) and foreign capital (RDE) with the Brazilian Central Bank.

Banking M&A
  • incorporation of financial and similar institutions;
  • approval of incorporations and banking M&A transactions with the Brazilian Central Bank.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Brazil

2
Band 2

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 the negotiation of guarantee agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Demarest advised the Brazilian company Cencosud Brasil Comercial S.A. on the structuring of a new credit card programme, maintained in partnership with a large bank.

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.

Highly articulate and commercially aware, Fabio de Almeida Braga brings clarity to complex deals. He is always proactive, reliable and ready to engage.

Fabio de Almeida Braga’s outstanding commitment and dedication give us confidence that we are receiving top-tier service.

Fabio de Almeida Braga is my go-to lawyer when the task calls for sophistication. He blends technical expertise with commercial awareness, delivering safe, high-quality solutions.

Marcus Fonseca
4
Marcus Fonseca
4
Band 4

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 Fonseca delivered outstanding legal support. His approach brought clarity and confidence to the matter.

Ranked Lawyers at
Demarest Advogados

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Brazil

Banking & Finance

Fabio de Almeida Braga
4
Fabio de Almeida Braga
4
Band 4
Marcus Fonseca
5
Marcus Fonseca
5
Band 5
Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Fabio de Almeida Braga
2
Band 2
Marcus Fonseca
4
Marcus Fonseca
4
Band 4

Members

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Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Technology, Hardware & Eletronics

Transportation