Project Development
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
About
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Pinheiro Guimarães has broad experience in rendering legal assistance to the development and financing of projects in various industrial and infrastructure sectors, including energy, telecommunications, oil and gas, highways, railroads, ports and airports.
The firm assists clients in all stages, including in the initial structuring, drafting and negotiation of agreements among sponsors of the project, tax planning and securing specific tax incentives, regulatory analysis, environmental licensing, drafting and negotiation of contracts for carrying out the project, and registrations with the Central Bank and other regulatory agencies. Pinheiro Guimarães handles all relevant financing agreements, including all contracts and agreements covering accessory matters related to the financing, such as security agreements, direct agreements and contracts covering the control of account activity relating to the project.
As an historic example of the firm's work in project finance, Pinheiro Guimarães represented various creditors and banking syndicates in financing transactions for the construction of the hydroelectric plant at Itaipu and the construction of the nuclear energy power plants at Angra dos Reis. The firm also acted in the development of the Olympic Park in the City of Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2016.
Chambers Review
Pinheiro Guimarães is a traditional Rio de Janeiro-based firm with origins in the finance sector and a solid track record of handling project development and project finance mandates. Its client portfolio comprises players from the power, construction and transportation sectors. Additionally experienced advising on supply agreements, EPC contracts, and acquisition of power plants and sugarcane production.
Work Highlights
- Pinheiro Guimarães acted as counsel to Banco Itaú BBA on the structuring of the Sol Agora Green ESG Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinheiro Guimarães has done a lot of structuring and project financing work with us. Its lawyers are technically stellar with high problem-solving skills."
"Pinheiro Guimarães is really strong in deals. Its lawyers are all very knowledgeable, technically strong and have a good balance between technical and business skills."
"Pinheiro Guimarães has done a lot of structuring and project financing work with us. Its lawyers are technically stellar with high problem-solving skills."
"Pinheiro Guimarães is really strong in deals. Its lawyers are all very knowledgeable, technically strong and have a good balance between technical and business skills."
Notable Practitioners
André Sigelmann is renowned lawyer in the Project Development and Project Finance areas. His forte are cross-border energy-related projects, especially the ones involving Chinese businesses.
"André Singelmann an outstanding lawyer with incredible technical prowess."
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima concentrates her legal practice on matters arising in the project finance field, with a special focus on share acquisitions.
"Paloma showed wide knowledge of the specifics of our deal. She's an extremely technical, available and reassuring lawyer with a keen eye for detail."
"Paloma's a lawyer who really stands out, fully embraces the deal and does pretty much everything. She takes the driver's seat and does even more than what we expect from her."
"She's an incredible lawyer - one of the best, not only from a legal perspective but also from a commercial standpoint."
Roberta Pimentel has well-established experience in the area of project financing, with expertise in the issuance of debentures, especially leading cross-border elements.
"Roberta Pimentel is an excellent lawyer and a strong team player."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pinheiro Guimarães
Brazil
Members
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Head of Department
Fernanda Lopez
Isabela Prochet
Marcela Taquette Vaz
Maria Manuela Andrade
Maria Neves
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Aeris Energy
Andrade Gutierrez
EDF Énergies Nouvelles
EDP Energias do Brasil
Genpower Participações S.A.
Neoenergia S.A.
Industries
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Construction
Electric power
Energy
Mining
Renewables