Project Finance - Brazil
What the team is known for
Respected practice group benefiting from its expertise in capital markets to advise on concessions and issuance of debentures. Regularly retained by domestic and foreign banks and financial institutions to assist with project finance mandates and the drafting and negotiation of supply agreements. Equipped to assist with projects involving transportation including roads and shipping issues.
Strengths
"The firm has a high capacity to put together the most diverse structures in the Brazilian capital market and project financing operations."
"I like to work with them because they understand my business thoroughly and always anticipate potential issues."
"The main partners responsible for the infrastructure, capital markets and project financing sectors have deep knowledge of financing structures and their legal frameworks, with an emphasis on more complex structures."
Notable practitioners
Maria Costa Neves Machado joins the rankings after strong endorsement for her work dealing with financial institutions for the public offer of debentures and issuance of bank guarantees. "Maria is outstanding. She combines deep legal knowledge with commercial skills. She is a great addition to the firm." "She has a great background in infrastructure. She is experienced in working with capital markets and banking. I always recommend her." "I was positively surprised by and satisfied with her work. She is technically experienced and has soft skills."
Rodnei Iazzetta is an experienced practitioner with excellent knowledge in development mandates, including concession agreements, regulatory advice, public bids and due diligence. "I consider Rodnei one of the best lawyers for advice that I know. He has deep knowledge and commitment to the client, and is extremely technical and senior."
The up-and-coming Gustavo Cunha joins the rankings after an active performance dealing with the issuance of debentures in project finance. "He is experienced, thoughtful and engaged in the projects."
