Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
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.
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Pinheiro Guimarães is a traditional RJ-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. It is also experienced in advising on supply agreements, EPC contracts, and acquisition of power plants and sugarcane production.
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Pinheiro Guimarães advised Vale on the issuance and public offering of non-convertible unsecured debentures in the amount of BRL6 billion.
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Pinheiro Guimarães' team are agile, highly available and have deep legislative knowledge.
The team have excellent knowledge of project finance, coupled with great responsiveness and agility.
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André Sigelmann is a renowned lawyer in the project development and project finance areas. His forte is cross-border energy-related projects, especially the ones involving Chinese businesses.
André Sigelmann is a reliable lawyer.
André is very experienced in the field of construction and does excellent work.
Roberta Pimentel is highly technical, always available and leads her team with great coordination and efficiency.
She is very well prepared and refined. She is experienced in EFC and cross-border matters.
Maria Manuela Andrade has experience in the development and implementation of energy projects, with a particular focus on M&A transactions and construction contracts. She is recognised for her expertise in hybrid renewable energy investment in Brazil.
Maria Manuela Andrade is a highly skilled lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with.
Project Development
Project Development
Project Finance
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Maria Manuela Andrade
Fernanda da Cunha Lopez
Marcela Taquette Vaz
Maria Costa Neves Machado
Roberta Pimentel
Roberta Pimentel
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