About

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Our role is to facilitate business, thereby helping companies to implement projects, raise funds, interact with government and establish strategic agreements.

We assist investors interested in participating in public bidding and exploring regulated activities through public-private partnerships, concessions, permissions or authorizations. 

We develop innovative solutions for raising funds through such instruments as project finance, derivatives, investment funds, securitizations and issuance of debt. We advise on the structuring of guarantees and collateral for financing by export credit agencies, development banks, and local or foreign financial institutions. 

We specialize in the following sectors: airports, highways, railways and logistics, urban mobility and logistics, ports, water and sanitation, electrical energy, oil & gas and telecommunications.

Chambers Review

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Project Development - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Machado Meyer helped Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista (CTEEP) in its 14th issuance of simple debentures, which amounted to BRL 1.9 billion in total.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
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Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
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Band 1

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
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José Virgílio Lopes Enei
1
Band 1
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
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Mauro Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2
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
3
Adriano Schnur
3
Band 3
Adriano Schnur Gabriel Ferreira has well-established experience advising on project finance matters, such as capital raises, loans and debenture issuance. He also handles EPC contracts.
Alberto Faro
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Alberto Faro
3
Band 3
Alberto Faro offers notable strength leading big cases within project finance, with special focus on issuance of debentures, financing via loans, and advice on long-term financing.

Alberto is a lawyer I can talk to everyday 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.

Alberto Faro is a pragmatic lawyer, who doesn't want to reinvent the wheel. He follows everything closely and never leaves you hanging.

Bruno Racy
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Bruno Racy
5
Band 5

Bruno Racy is a noteworthy lawyer whose strength lies in debenture issuance, stake acquisition and cross-border financing.

Bruno's 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
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Raphael Zono
5
Band 5
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.

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
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Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
F
Foreign Expert
Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa has expertise in Germany, having studied and worked as an associate in several law firms in that jurisdiction, including Allen & Overy's Frankfurt office. She speaks German.

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Brazil

Project Development

José Virgílio Lopes Enei
1
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
1
Band 1
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
2
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2
Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
3
Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
3
Band 3
Project Finance

Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
1
Jose Ribeiro do Prado Júnior
1
Band 1
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
1
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
1
Band 1
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
2
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
2
Band 2
Adriano Schnur
3
Adriano Schnur
3
Band 3
Alberto Faro
3
Alberto Faro
3
Band 3
Bruno Racy
5
Bruno Racy
5
Band 5
Raphael Zono
5
Raphael Zono
5
Band 5
Projects

Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
F
Liliam Fernanda Yoshikawa
F
Foreign expert for Germany