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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. It is equipped to assist with the transportation, energy and logistic sectors, and benefits from its experience representing both domestic and foreign clients. Additional capabilities include acting on PPPs and the corporate and regulatory structuring aspects of a project.

Work Highlights

  • Demarest Advogados advised Suzano on its BRL5.9 billion public debenture issuance. The firm provided legal support for structuring and documentation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marina Ferraz Aidar
3
Marina Ferraz Aidar
3
Band 3
Marina Ferraz Aidar garners praise for her expertise in the provision of regulatory advice and the issuance of infrastructure debentures and promissory notes.

Marina Ferraz Aidar provided strong and effective leadership throughout the transaction. She ensured smooth coordination and clear communication across all stakeholders.

Marina is a helpful lawyer with good commercial vision and deep knowledge of the fields she works in.

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
4
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
4
Band 4

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 is the most pro-business lawyer in the field of projects.

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurelio's level of knowledge and accurate assessment of issues put us at ease.

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Brazil

Project Development

Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
4
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
4
Band 4
Project Finance

Marina Ferraz Aidar
3
Marina Ferraz Aidar
3
Band 3

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