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Lefosse Advogados

Project Finance

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Lefosse Advogados

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Provided by Lefosse Advogados

Our work is grounded in solid legal expertise, with a focus on drafting and negotiating contracts applicable to all phases of the project – including modeling, construction, and operation. For the construction phase, we assist in drafting and negotiating supply agreements, construction management, service agreements, turnkey contracts, EPCs, TSAs, BOTs, among others. Regarding the operation phase, we provide advice on drafting and negotiating infrastructure sharing agreements, O&Ms, JOAs, PPAs, take-or-pay agreements, and other instruments aligned with international market standards. We also assist clients in drafting and negotiating all contracts required to obtain project financing, including initial CAPEX.

Legal services we offer to our clients:

  • Project Consulting and Structuring
  • Construction, Development, and Operation Contracts
  • Project Financing
  • Contractual Monitoring and Management

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Project Finance - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lefosse Advogados is an admired full-service practice often acting on infrastructure project developments and bank guarantee issuances in project finance mandates. Clients mainly come from the transportation and energy industries. The team is additionally experienced in refinancing debts and the issuance of non-convertible debentures. Lefosse also has a solid track record of handling EPC and O&M agreements and assisting with bidding proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lefosse advised Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Natal and Zurich Airport International on a BRL260 million debenture issuance under CVM rules.

Strengths

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  • Lefosse Advogados excels in contractual analyses. The team stands out for its timely deliveries and technical knowledge.

    Project Finance respondentBrazil

  • The lawyers at Lefosse are highly skilled in their respective areas of expertise and consistently deliver work that fully meets our expectations.

    Project Finance respondentBrazil

  • Lefosse's team conduct matters with professionalism and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of the energy market.

    Project Finance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Miriam Fernanda Macagnan Signor
    Miriam Fernanda Macagnan Signor

    Miriam Fernanda Macagnan Signor

    Miriam Fernanda Macagnan Signor enjoys a solid reputation for her expertise in handling transactional operations and a wide range of matters arising in the infrastructure project sector, such as the negotiation of EPC contracts.

    • Miriam Fernanda Macagnan Signor is a dedicated professional who provides excellent service and prompt responses, making a valuable contribution to the company’s business.

      Project Finance respondentBrazil

    • Her adaptability and diplomatic approach make Miriam a key asset in closing deals.

      Project Finance respondentBrazil

    • Miriam is a commercially minded, solution-driven professional with strong technical skills and a practical approach.

      Project Finance respondentBrazil
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