Project Development
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by Machado Meyer
We support investors interested in participating in bids and conducting regulated activities through PPPs (public-private partnerships), grants, permits, or authorizations. Combining our solid legal base with deep knowledge and experience in each of the regulated infrastructure and energy sectors developed over the past decades, we help our clients assess risks and structure and model complex projects, seeking maximum return for their investments.
We develop solutions for fundraising through project finance, derivatives, investment funds, securitizations, securities issuances, and other instruments.
We operate in the structuring of guarantees and counterguarantees for the granting of financing by export credit agencies, development banks, and local or foreign financial institutions.
Our multidisciplinary vision helps to clarify all key issues for the feasibility of projects, whether regulatory, contractual, corporate, tax, financial, or environmental.
Chambers Review
Machado Meyer maintains leading project development and project finance departments. Major banks and blue-chip companies rely on its deep bench to assistance with complex finance deals. The firm has a strong track record of acting on EPC agreements, regulatory work and structuring PPPs, as well as handling complex port projects.
Work Highlights
- Machado Meyer assisted Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista with its 14th issuance of simple debentures, which amounted to BRL1.9 billion in total.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Machado Meyer is a point of reference in this field and very reassuring. Since its lawyers have seen it all, they can always bring solutions to problems."
"Machado Meyer is undoubtedly the best project finance firm in Brazil. It has a well-structured and organised infrastructure and energy department with numerous partners who are experts in each sector."
"A very available law firm, which allows you to talk to its partners at any time. They delivered high-quality work for us, including after the deal was concluded."
"Machado Meyer are always up for talking about business ideas. They're also excellent in the deals and in getting feedback on how the deal should be done."
"Machado Meyer is a point of reference in this field and very reassuring. Since its lawyers have seen it all, they can always bring solutions to problems."
"Machado Meyer is undoubtedly the best project finance firm in Brazil. It has a well-structured and organised infrastructure and energy department with numerous partners who are experts in each sector."
"A very available law firm, which allows you to talk to its partners at any time. They delivered high-quality work for us, including after the deal was concluded."
"Machado Meyer are always up for talking about business ideas. They're also excellent in the deals and in getting feedback on how the deal should be done."
Notable Practitioners
Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior is particularly lauded for his expertise in advising clients seeking legal assistance on cross-border matters in the field of project finance.
"I like his work a lot. He is pragmatic and pro-deal. He is a deal maker."
José Virgílio Lopes Enei is a top player in the projects development and finance space, sought out by international clients to advise on capital raises with cross-border elements and PPP.
"José Virgilio Lopes Enei is a point of reference in the field in Brazil, and he built the firm's practice."
Mauro Bardawil Penteado offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters including project finance, equity investments, public bids and construction agreements.
"Mauro is our point of reference in the field, packing an incredible commercial vision. A respected practitioner, very reasonable in negotiations."
"Mauro Penteado's name is bound to pop up. He's done many important deals for us and we always recommend him."
"Mauro has excellent knowledge and has a sharp commercial vision. He was always available to our team and we will certainly work again with him and his law firm."
Adriano Schnur Gabriel Ferreira has well-established experience advising on project finance matters, such as capital raises, loans and debenture issuances. He also handles EPC contracts.
Alberto Faro offers notable strength leading big cases within project finance, with a special focus on issuance of debentures, financing via loans, and advice on long-term financing.
"Alberto Faro is a pragmatic lawyer who doesn't want to reinvent the wheel. He follows everything closely and never leaves you hanging."
"Alberto is a lawyer I can talk to every day about regulatory changes in this field. He is super available."
"Alberto has a lot of experience, which helps when we have to devise less traditional structures or out-of-the-box solutions."
Bruno Racy is a noteworthy lawyer whose strength lies in debenture issuance, stake acquisition and cross-border financing.
"Bruno is always willing to discuss matters and think about the deal even before it begins."
"Bruno is always available and looks for creative solutions to problems of all complexities."
Raphael Zono is active across the project finance sphere, with a special focus on capital raises for domestic companies and issuance of infrastructure debentures.
"Raphael is a lawyer focused on delivering the deal within the deadline we require, which can be quite challenging. He's highly technical but also someone who doesn't waste time with minor issues."
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