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Dias Carneiro Advogados

Project Development

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Dias Carneiro Advogados

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About

Provided by Dias Carneiro Advogados

Dias Carneiro has built a strong reputation for structuring and negotiating high-profile project finance transactions involving complex and bespoke financial solutions. The firm is frequently engaged by multilateral institutions, export credit agencies, development banks and commercial lenders to advise on cross-border and domestic financings across a variety of asset classes, with a focus on energy, agribusiness, logistics and social infrastructure.

The team has extensive experience with tailor-made financings in energy, infrastructure and logistics, as well as refinancing and debt restructuring in sensitive sectors, ensuring continued bankability under new business plans or regulatory frameworks. We also assist international lenders entering or expanding operations in Brazil through syndicated project financings.

Dias Carneiro is known for delivering legally sound and commercially aligned solutions that accommodate complex stakeholder dynamics and tight timelines. Clients value our understanding of international lenders’ bankability requirements and our ability to coordinate multiple documentation streams. Our Project Finance team combines deep sector knowledge, high partner involvement and a practical approach to align international financial logic with Brazilian legal realities. The arrival of three new partners has further strengthened our presence in the market, driving our involvement in logistics, public lighting and electrification projects.

Industries (5)

  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Logistics
  • Transports

Chambers Review

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Project Development - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dias Carneiro Advogados houses a remarkable projects department routinely sought after by companies to handle project finance mandates in the renewable energy industry. Its client roster also includes domestic and foreign banks. The firm is also equipped to assist with project development undertakings, such as the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts and supply agreements. Additional capabilities include representing clients in PPPs and cross-border sector-related issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Dias Carneiro Advogados advised Itaú BBA and Banco Santander in the BRL2.05 billion debut debenture issuance by Rota Sorocabana.

Strengths

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  • Dias Carneiro Advogados' negotiation skills stand out, especially when handling sensitive clauses. The team added strategic value to our deals.

    Project Development respondentBrazil
  • The team stand out for their attention to detail, sophistication and agility, and for the constant involvement of partners throughout all phases of the operation.

    Project Development respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Thiago Vallandro Flores
    Band 3Thiago Vallandro Flores

    Thiago Vallandro Flores

    Thiago Vallandro Flores is a solid practitioner with substantial experience advising on high-value share acquisitions, loans and other sophisticated matters relating to project finance.

    • Thiago Flores is a skilled professional and always delivers very high-quality services.

      Project Development respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Vallandro Flores has a great ability to spot details. He also has a business-oriented approach and is very hands-on.

      Project Development respondentBrazil
  • Band 5Fernando de Melo Gomes
    Band 5Fernando de Melo Gomes

    Fernando de Melo Gomes

    Fernando de Melo Gomes is recognised for his negotiation skills and the quality and consistency of his contributions. He frequently advises on the structuring and negotiation of project finance transactions across sectors such as transport, sanitation, energy and logistics.

    • Fernando Gomes is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience in project finance. His problem-solving and negotiation skills consistently drive successful outcomes in complex transactions.

      Project Development respondentBrazil
  • Band 5Ricardo Sanches
    Band 5Ricardo Sanches

    Ricardo Sanches

    Ricardo Sanches maintains a strong focus on project development and is commended for his expertise in the negotiation of contracts and structuring, especially advising clients in the wind and solar power industries.

    • Ricardo Sanches is a highly skilled lawyer.

      Project Development respondentBrazil
    • He has a strong infrastructure background and knows how to deal with multinationals.

      Project Development respondentBrazil

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