About

Provided by Mattos Filho

The Project Finance practice focuses on representing companies, shareholders, creditors, and multilateral institutions in project finance transactions in the energy, logistics, oil and gas, water and sewage, mining, and telecommunications sectors.


We are leaders in project finance transactions in Brazil.


Main services

Auditing

Contracts and project documents

Risk analysis

Financial documents

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Project Finance - Brazil
1
Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is a powerhouse capable of handling some of the most sophisticated projects, from greenfield contracts to cross-border project finance deals. The team further benefits from the firm's formidable full-service capabilities, managing negotiation of project-related agreements, such as O&M and EPC. Leading representatives of the infrastructure, logistics and transportation industries rely on the firm's advice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Mattos Filho
  • Mattos Filho acted as counsel to Águas do Rio SPE 1 and Águas do Rio SPE 4 on various forms of finance structures, including the issuance of incentivised debentures worth over BRL25 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pablo Sorj
1
Pablo Sorj
1
Band 1

Pablo Sorj is widely acknowledged as a top choice to advise on high-profile project finance matters, such as the negotiation and structuring of capital raising agreements, as well as negotiation of EPC contracts and implementation of thermoelectric plants.

"Pablo Sorj is a point of reference for us. An exceptional lawyer who is innovative while also accurately informing us of the risks."

"Pablo is a very accessible lawyer who makes the deal go forward."

"Pablo is really good creating a rapport with the client and skilful when using the knowledge he has. He's also very accessible and swift."

Marina Anselmo Schneider
3
Marina Anselmo Schneider
3
Band 3

Marina Anselmo Schneider has in-depth knowledge of share acquisitions and note issuances. Schneider is regularly sought out to advise domestic clients involved in high-value projects.

"Mariana Schneider has a lot of knowledge of our company and our sector."

"Marina is exceptional in her area of expertise. She's also interested and contributes to the whole process. Sha has a systematic view of projects and always acts with creativity and promptness."

Thiago Fernandes Moreira
3
Thiago Fernandes Moreira
3
Band 3

Thiago Fernandes Moreira has well-established experience in commercial and operations agreements, as well as in project developments in the construction field.

Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
5
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
5
Band 5

Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota is a practitioner who is highly active in the project development field, with a strong track record of structuring energy projects, including cross-border and BNDES-assisted ones. The lawyer is deeply involved in construction for renewable energy initiatives and is regularly sought after in this sector.

"Alexandre is very focused on project development, and because of that, he packs incredible knowledge of contracts in this area. He's also very knowledgeable in the energy market and very hands-on."

"Alexandre is one of the most accomplished experts in Brazil on energy, infrastructure and service transactions. We've been supported very well by him."

Bernardo Môcho Moura
5
Bernardo Môcho Moura
5
Band 5

Bernardo Môcho Moura offers notable strength acting as counsel to domestic and international clients on capital raises, such as the structuring and negotiation of public offerings. In addition, Moura is experienced in advising on high-value financing of subway projects.

"Bernardo is impeccable in negotiations. Whenever there's a heated debate, his is the voice of wisdom. He's direct but amiable, reassuring us a lot."

"Bernardo is experienced, technical and pro-deal. He's not belligerent in negotiations; rather, he's gentle but assertive. He was incredibly available and knowledgeable working with us."

Natalia De Santis
U
Natalia De Santis
U
Up and Coming

Natalia De Santis has built a consistent track record handling large cross-border project financing transactions. She is endorsed by market commentators for her involvement in the field.

"I love the work Natalia does. She deserves the recognition."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho

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Project Development

Pablo Sorj
2
Pablo Sorj
2
Band 2
Thiago Fernandes Moreira
3
Thiago Fernandes Moreira
3
Band 3
Marina Anselmo Schneider
4
Marina Anselmo Schneider
4
Band 4
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
5
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
5
Band 5
Project Finance

Pablo Sorj
1
Pablo Sorj
1
Band 1
Marina Anselmo Schneider
3
Marina Anselmo Schneider
3
Band 3
Bernardo Môcho Moura
5
Bernardo Môcho Moura
5
Band 5
Natalia De Santis
U
Natalia De Santis
U
Up and Coming