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Stocche Forbes Advogados

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Stocche Forbes Advogados

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About

Provided by Stocche Forbes Advogados

We advise local or foreign financial institutions, credit agencies and borrowers in all forms of domestic or cross-border financing transactions, corporate loans and highly structured deals, including project financing. We are involved in the drafting and negotiation of all underlying documents, such as facility agreements, security documents and other forms of credit support, as well as intercreditor agreements.

Our team has specific expertise in trade finance, such as export pre-payments, including with respect to foreign exchange controls and regulatory aspects, as well as in the structuring and implementation of the collateral usually used in these forms of financing, such as liens on crops, equipment, inventory, real estate property, receivables and other assets.

We are also active in cross-border transactions involving the accession of Brazilian subsidiaries as guarantors of facilities entered into by their foreign parent companies, including the structuring and implementation of the related collateral.

Furthermore, our banking team has specific expertise in derivatives covering all types of underlying assets, such equity, currency, commodities or financial indices.

Our team has recognized expertise in assisting financial institutions and other market agents in connection with regulations issued by the Brazilian Central Bank or the Brazilian Securities Commission, including foreign exchange controls.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Stocche Forbes Advogados assists both lenders and borrowers with a broad range of financial mandates. The law firm has a proven track record of advising on high-value project finance deals, cross-border syndicated loans and debt restructuring matters. It is also skilled in handling the negotiation of acquisition finance transactions and guarantee agreements. Its client portfolio comprises domestic and international players from the energy and automotive sectors, in addition to international banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Stocche Forbes acted as legal advisers to Eneva in an assignment of receivables to Banco Bradesco S.A. arising from energy commercialisation contracts in the regulated environment (CCEARs).

Strengths

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  • Stocche Forbes Advogados stands out for its banking and finance team's technical skills, agility and deep legal knowledge.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Stocche Forbes has a highly qualified and proactive team that is great in discussions and bringing ideas for deal structures. Diligent and analytical, the team has excellent technical expertise.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Stocche Forbes brings extensive market experience and a strong track record of precedents developed by the team. They are extremely capable and a key reference point in our structured transactions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Frederico Moura
    Band 4Frederico Moura

    Frederico Moura

    Frederico Moura is well regarded for providing clients with solid expertise in project finance matters, as well as for his knowledge of capital markets.

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