Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil
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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
We are one of the few law firms in Brazil equipped to support clients throughout the full cycle of a major project - from the initial project contract preparation through project financing, construction and operation, to dispute resolution. The nature of our alliance with Mayer Brown LLP means that international clients will benefit from one point of contact, a unified team drawn from the best resources of each firm, and advice and support provided in a consistent manner and style. We are best known for leading the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects (road, rail and ports), power plants, renewable energy (including wind farms and thermoelectric cogeneration plants), oil & gas project, and heavy industries. We combine our unique infrastructure expertise with different law practices, covering, for example (i)capital markets deals, by assisting our clients in different bridge and long term loans structured as project debentures,(ii) acquisition finance deals related to infrastructure assets, including privatization and Petrobras divestment plan and (iii)different debt restructuring of project finance transactions disbursed in the last years. Our firm provides a one-stop shop service for corporate and finance transactions. We have vast experience in leading highly complex, cross-border corporate and finance transactions in other Latin America countries, Africa and Angola, and regularly represent Chinese and other Asian companies in both inbound and outbound projects.
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Tauil & Chequer Advogados 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 law firm offers additional capabilities handling projects involving power plants and renewable energy matters.
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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.
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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.
One of the main differentials of the department of Tauil & Chequer Advogados is the combination of local expertise and international reach.
The projects department at Tauil & Chequer Advogados is highly knowledgeable, always available, and delivers excellent technical and legal expertise.
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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.
Eduardo Lima is a proactive and skilled professional. He delivers tailored work with precision.
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota is a practitioner who is highly active in the project development field, with a strong track record of structuring energy projects, including cross-border and BNDES-assisted ones. He is deeply involved in construction in relation to renewable energy initiatives and is regularly sought after in this sector.
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlotta blends academic depth with practical experience, making complex projects accessible to international investors. He is our go-to lawyer for project development.
Alexandre Arlota is highly experienced in the most complex issues regarding construction and project development.
Luis Montes is a practitioner with a strong track record in project finance and infrastructure matters. He is experienced in bidding procedures, the negotiation of bank letters and debenture issuances.
Luis Montes is a hands-on lawyer who brings valuable experience, especially in complex deals.
Luis Montes is very experienced in project financing. He is highly technical and readily available.
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 Gouvea has solid expertise in the field and offers effective solutions, drawing on her extensive experience.
Anna is a highly technical negotiator who is not afraid to challenge counterparties.
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 a highly diligent and knowledgeable professional. She is very talented and responsive.
Beatriz Lavigne is an associate with the attitude of a partner. She takes ownership of the deals.
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