Project Finance
Global 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
Traditional department based in Rio de Janeiro that continues to boast a 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a reference in the field and in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are one of the best law firms."
"Excellent market knowledge, good client service and perfect competence and delivery."
"They are a reference in the field and in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are one of the best law firms."
"Excellent market knowledge, good client service and perfect competence and delivery."
Notable Practitioners
André Sigelmann enjoys a solid reputation for advising clients on commercial and construction agreements and debenture issuances, as well as on share sales.
"André is an outstanding lawyer in the energy sector. His knowledge of the business environment makes the difference in the structuring and negotiation of the deals."
"André relies on his technical knowledge, having worked with numerous clients in this field. He is dedicated to the execution and review of the deals. In terms of execution and how the work is delivered, it is impeccable."
Paloma Valéria Martins Lima concentrates her legal practice on matters arising in the project finance field, with a special focus on acquisition of shares.
"She is a very talented partner."
Roberta Pimentel has well-established experience in the area of project financing, with expertise in the issuance of debentures, especially leading cross-border elements.
Ranked Lawyers at
Pinheiro Guimarães
Brazil
Members
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Fernanda da Cunha Lopez
Marcela Taquette Vaz
Maria Costa Neves Machado
Maria Manuela Andrade
Roberta Pimentel
Clients
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Aeris Energy (Brazil)
Andrade Gutierrez (Brazil)
Anglo American (UK)
EDF Énergies Nouvelles (France)
EDP Energias do Brasil (Brazil)
Energética Suape II S.A. (Brazil)
Genpower Participações S.A. (Brazil)
Neoenergia S.A. (Brazil)
Norsk Hydro (Norway)
Rio Energy (Denham Capital's vehicle) (Brazil)
Industries
Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães
Construction
Electric power
Energy
Infrastructure
Mining
Renewables