About

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Aware of the strategic importance of this segment for the sustainable development of the country, Demarest’s Infrastructure department works on heavy engineering projects, such as transportation and logistics (airports, ports, freeways, waterways, railways, urban mobility), sanitation, energy, etc.

We offer our clients updated and structured solutions, as well as assist them in identifying and mitigating the risks involved in all steps of the development cycle and business implementation. We also provide the following services:

  • Advice on and negotiation of bids, public procurement contracts, permits, authorizations, concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP);
  • Assistance in the structuring and negotiation of projects on power generation, transmission and distribution;
  • Assistance in all regulatory aspects involving infrastructure.

Together with other Demarest’s specialized areas, the Infrastructure department fully meets our clients needs in all legal aspects of their projects (bidding, administrative, contract, commercial, banking, finance, corporate, tax, labor and employment, environmental, land administration, real estate and other matters.​

Chambers Review

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Project Development - Brazil

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados is a full-service firm that packs a noteworthy department mainly involved in infrastructure-related project finance and project developments deals. Equipped to assist with the transportation, energy and logistic sectors, and benefits from its experience representing both domestic and foreign clients. Additional capabilities acting on PPPs and the corporate and regulatory structuring aspects of a project.

Work Highlights

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  • Demarest advised Valora Gestão de Investimentos on the structuring of Hidro Forte Administração e Operação's first debenture issuance to finance operations in the sanitation sector, in the Northern region of Brazil,

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marina Ferraz Aidar
4
Marina Ferraz Aidar
4
Band 4
Marina Ferraz Aidar garners praise for her expertise in the provision of regulatory advice and the issuance of infrastructure debentures and promissory notes.

Mariana Aidar is a very updated professional in her field, who's extremely efficient and quick in her thinking. She understands both our business and our market.

Mariana is a very competent lawyer, who knows different Project Finance structures. Plus she is highly available and provides solid risk assessment and relationship skills.

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
5
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
5
Band 5

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio has in-depth knowledge of project funding, debenture issuances and bridge loans. He also offers notable expertise in project development, especially in public bids.

Bruno has solid knowledge on infrastructure projects as well as strategic vision. Every time he got into a deal, he made the difference.

Bruno is very competent, available and attentive to his customers. He's a lawyer committed to quality and on-time delivery.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Project Development

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
5
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
5
Band 5
Project Finance

Marina Ferraz Aidar
4
Marina Ferraz Aidar
4
Band 4

Members

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Ana Carolina Audi

Andoni Hernandez Bengoa

Gabriel Ricardo Kuznietz

João Luis Ribeiro de Almeida

João Paulo Sporl

Renan Sona

Thiago Maia

Industries

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Banks

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Transportation