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Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Project Development

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Tauil & Chequer Advogados has one of the strongest combined domestic and cross-border infrastructure practices and is the adviser of choice for innovative projects in Brazil and Latin America. The firm has experience and tradition in projects involving ports, highways, railroads, power, oil, gas, pipelines, water, real estate and telecommunications.

We help clients with: Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships – projects involving public and private entities related to the design, construction, financing, operation and/or maintenance of existing or new infrastructure assets; Infrastructure Financing/Projects – financing and development of new infrastructure projects, and; Infrastructure Funds – formation of the infrastructure funds that invest in these assets and most any other infrastructure-related activity.

Our multidisciplinary approach brings together teams of lawyers in such areas as finance and securitization, government regulatory, corporate and securities, real estate, tax, private equity and infrastructure funds to serve the range of client needs in this area.

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Project Development - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown boasts particular expertise in acting on project development and project finance mandates, mainly structuring big-ticket privatisations and contractual amendments, as well as advising financial institutions as lenders. It maintains a sound track record in the oil and gas, and transportation spheres. The firm offers additional capabilities handling projects involving power plants and renewable energy matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tauil & Chequer advised Kinea Investimentos on the BRL4.5 billion public offering of infrastructure debentures issued by Portocem Geração de Energia.

Strengths

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  • The projects department at Tauil & Chequer Advogados is highly knowledgeable, always available, and delivers excellent technical and legal expertise.

    Project Development respondentGlobal

  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados has a very deep knowledge of project development in several industry sectors. The team has a hands-on approach, which enables them to revert on complex matters very quickly.

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  • One of the main differentials of the department of Tauil & Chequer Advogados is the combination of local expertise and international reach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruno Werneck
    Bruno Werneck

    Bruno Werneck

    Bruno Werneck has well-established experience in the area of infrastructure. He's particularly noted for dealing with high-ticket privatisations, bidding procedures and issuances of debentures.

    • Bruno Werneck delivers high-quality work. He offers solutions that bring comfort and real value to the client.

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  • Eduardo Lima
    Eduardo Lima

    Eduardo Lima

    Eduardo Lima is particularly highly rated for his longstanding experience in project financing operations, especially advising banks, as well as in equity acquisitions.

    • Eduardo Lima is a proactive and skilled professional. He delivers tailored work with precision.

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  • Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota
    Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota

    Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota

    Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota is a practitioner highly active in the project developments field, with a strong track record of structuring energy projects, including cross-border and BNDES-assisted ones. The lawyer is deeply involved in construction for renewable energy initiatives and is regularly sought after for business in this sector.

    • Alexandre Arlota is highly experienced in the most complex issues regarding construction and project development.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota blends academic depth with practical experience, making complex projects accessible to international investors. He is our go-to lawyer for project development.

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  • Luis Montes
    Luis Montes

    Luis Montes

    Luis Montes is a practitioner with a strong track record in project finance and infrastructure matters. He's experienced in bidding procedures, negotiation of bank letters and debentures issuances.

    • Luis Montes is a hands-on lawyer who brings valuable experience, especially in complex deals.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Luis Montes is very experienced in project financing. He is highly technical and readily available.

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  • Anna Gouvea
    Anna Gouvea

    Anna Gouvea

    Anna Gouvea is well regarded for regularly advising clients on cross-border and capital markets transactions. She has experience assisting financial institutions, multilateral organisations, equity sponsors, private equity firms and corporate clients with complex financing structures, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

    • Anna is a highly technical negotiator who is not afraid to challenge counterparties.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Anna Gouvea has solid expertise in the field and offers effective solutions, drawing on her extensive experience.

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  • Beatriz Lavigne
    Beatriz Lavigne

    Beatriz Lavigne

    Beatriz Lavigne advises on financing and regulatory matters. Her experience includes corporate and acquisition finance, out-of-court debt restructurings and capital markets transactions, with a focus on debt offerings in both domestic and international markets.

    • Beatriz Lavigne is an associate with the attitude of a partner. She takes ownership of the deals.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Beatriz Lavigne is a highly diligent and knowledgeable professional. She is very talented and responsive.

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