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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Our sophisticated team advises on the most complex transactions involving shares, debts and securitization in Brazil, such as IPOs, follow-ons and other public offers involving bonds, notes, debentures, promissory notes, certificates of real estate receivables (CRIs), agribusiness receivables certificates (CRAs), public offerings for share acquisitions (OPAs), appraisal reports for OPAs, tender offers, exchange offers for local and international debts, fairness opinions and the structuring of guarantees, among others.

We are the only Brazilian firm with practical experience in advising clients on the same transaction in Brazil and the USA, and a proven track record, capable of offering a customized solution in equity and debt capital market mandates, with more than 180 transactions in the last three years.

Our multidisciplinary approach brings together deep industry knowledge in areas such as banking and finance, infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and real estate to successfully advise on complex transactions.  Our clients also benefit from our association with Mayer Brown's global practices, which allows us to offer top-tier capital markets and legal financial services to our clients around the world.

Recently, we advised the most significant equity and debt transactions in the Brazilian market, such as the privatization of Eletrobrás, the issuance of infrastructure debentures by Grupo Ecorodovias and the issuance of sustainability-linked debentures by AEGEA and ISA CTEEP.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Tauil & Chequer Advogados has a noteworthy capital markets practice primarily representing corporate issuers, notably from the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is strong in issuance of debentures to finance projects. The department also works in conjunction with Mayer Brown's offices to handle international IPOs and follow-ons involving Brazilian companies. It is increasingly active in the securitisation space, assisting with the issuance of agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates.

Work Highlights

  • Tauil & Chequer advised BGR Asset Management on the acquisition of a 13.6% stake in the Birmann 32 Complex, which includes the B32 building and theatre.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Motta
3
Carlos Motta
3
Band 3

Carlos Motta has broad expertise in capital markets. He offers clients experience across a range of different matters, including primary and secondary offerings, issuance of debentures, ESG-linked notes and assistance to underwriters.

I consider Carlos Motta an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge of capital markets, corporate law and governance. He anticipates issues and seeks straightforward solutions to complex problems.

Bruno Cerqueira
4
Bruno Cerqueira
4
Band 4

Partner Bruno Cerqueira is adept at handling debt transactions, including emission of CRAs, CRIs and debentures.

Bruno Cerqueira is an excellent professional. I wouldn’t trade his services for anything, no matter the price.

Bruno Cerqueira is definitely one of the best professionals in the market.

Rodolfo Constantino de Tella
4
Rodolfo Constantino de Tella
4
Band 4

Rodolfo Constantino de Tella is involved in a variety of mandates, from primary and secondary offerings to issuance of ESG-linked notes.

Rodolfo is an extremely competent, high-performance professional with extensive knowledge of the Brazilian corporate environment.

Always close to the client at all stages of the deal, and not just in the commercial and closing phases. Excellent knowledge, bringing practicality to the company's decision-making.

Rodolfo Costantino de Tella is extremely diligent, proactive and available. His involvement was certainly key to ensuring the success of the transaction.

Luis Montes
6
Luis Montes
6
Band 6

Luis Montes possesses experience in debt capital markets transactions, including issuance of debentures.

Luis Montes stands out for his combination of in-depth technical knowledge, agility in managing critical steps and a collaborative approach with all parties involved.

Beatriz Lavigne
Beatriz Lavigne
Associates to watch

Beatriz Lavigne is an associate-to-watch representing clients in debt capital market transactions.

Beatriz Lavigne has great technical knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

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Brazil

Capital Markets: Debt

Bruno Cerqueira
4
Bruno Cerqueira
4
Band 4
Carlos Motta
4
Carlos Motta
4
Band 4
Luis Montes
6
Luis Montes
6
Band 6
Beatriz Lavigne
Beatriz Lavigne
Associates to watch
Capital Markets: Equity

Carlos Motta
3
Carlos Motta
3
Band 3
Rodolfo Constantino de Tella
4
Rodolfo Constantino de Tella
4
Band 4

Members

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Clients

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Ecorodovias, Petrorecôncavo, Alpargatas, CSN, Locaweb

Industries

Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Energy, Infrastructure, banking and financial services, logistics, education, retail, technology, metals, mining, circular economy, agribusiness, food