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Stocche Forbes Advogados

Project Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Stocche Forbes Advogados

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About

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Stocche Forbes has a team dedicated to the structuring, development and financing of infrastructure, industrial and real estate projects.

Our team has participated in project finance transactions involving structured financing, domestic transactions based on BNDES on lending or guarantees, financings by other Brazilian agencies such as Fundo da Marinha Mercante, as well as local and foreign capital market deals (including project bonds), and funding through multilaterals, export credit agencies and other international lenders.

We also have a strong track record in project development, covering corporate structuring such as joint ventures, as well as the drafting and negotiation of underlying agreements such as EPCs, offtake agreements, supply agreements and other contractual arrangements required for large projects.

Our Project Finance and Infrastructure Team works in coordination with the firm’s tax, environmental, real estate and labor departments to ensure all angles of any project are adequately covered.

We also rely on our expertise in in public law and regulations, which have a material impact on any relevant infrastructure project in Brazil, and have extensive experience in advising local and foreign companies in participating in public tender processes.

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Project Finance - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Stocche Forbes Advogados has developed a noteworthy practice featuring on some of the country's most important project deals. The team is equipped to handle all project-related matters, including project development, but it is strong in its project finance advice. With an enviable wealth of experience representing both lenders and borrowers, Stocche Forbes receives strong admiration from market sources and is becoming increasingly visible and admired in this area. The firm is also often sought out to negotiate sophisticated EPC contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Stocche Forbes Advogados advised Eletrobras on a USD744.9 million credit agreement, a BRL2 billion commercial notes issuance and, together with CHESF, a BRL4.9 billion debenture issuance under Law 12,431/2011.

Strengths

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  • Stocche Forbes Advogados have deep market knowledge and provide us with strong support. Their responsiveness and adherence to deadlines are excellent.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • The project finance department at Stocche Forbes Advogados has deep expertise. The team have experience in innovative projects. They are proactive and deliver high-quality work.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Stocche Forbes Advogados has exceptional knowledge of project finance matters and structures. The team are very responsive.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Frederico Moura
    Band 2Frederico Moura

    Frederico Moura

    Frederico Moura has in-depth knowledge of project finance, with strong activity on debenture issuances, public auctions and letters of credit, as well as leading negotiation of EPC contracts.
    • Frederico Moura is highly responsive, deeply committed to our company and brings strong technical expertise.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Frederico is a meticulous and detail-oriented lawyer. He keeps full control of the deal throughout.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Always available and remarkably agile, Frederico gives us great confidence.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Guilherme de Figueiredo Forbes
    Band 4Guilherme de Figueiredo Forbes

    Guilherme de Figueiredo Forbes

    Guilherme de Figueiredo Forbes is a practitioner acknowledged for his precise legal work and local expertise on both the finance and development fronts.

    • Guilherme Forbes is such a great lawyer highly involved in project financing.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Guilherme de Figueiredo Forbes is an excellent lawyer.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Bruno Gandolfo Damico
    Band 5Bruno Gandolfo Damico

    Bruno Gandolfo Damico

    Bruno Gandolfo Damico is a skilled practitioner handling financing, acquisition of equity stakes and debenture issuances in relation to complex projects, in addition to negotiation of EPC contracts.

  • Band 5Ana Clara Viola Ladeira
    Band 5Ana Clara Viola Ladeira

    Ana Clara Viola Ladeira

    Ana Clara Viola Ladeira is a partner recognised for her involvement in concession projects and EPC contracts. She receives strong endorsement from clients and market analysts.

    • Ana Clara Viola Ladeira is a hands-on lawyer with strong technical knowledge and impressive leadership.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Ana Clara Viola is a proactive professional. She demonstrates strong determination and consistently introduces innovative ideas. She is also approachable and readily available to support the team.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Laercio Munechika
    Band 5Laercio Munechika

    Laercio Munechika

    Laercio Munechika is recognised in the market for his prowess in debenture issuances and financing acquisitions.

    • Laercio Munechika is a highly skilled lawyer who consistently provides clear and assertive guidance.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Laercio Munechika is a highly technical lawyer. He stands out in the market and provides assertive advice.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingMarco Saliba
    Up and ComingMarco Saliba

    Marco Saliba

    Marco Saliba is praised by clients and market analysts for his work in bilateral project finance transactions, particularly in the sanitation and energy sectors. He has experience working with development agencies towards structuring and negotiating project finance deals.

    • Marco provides clients with excellent care and services.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Marco Saliba is a highly experienced and straightforward professional. He has a strong commercial mindset and a deal-oriented approach.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal

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