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TozziniFreire

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


TozziniFreire

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Provided by TozziniFreire

TozziniFreire’s excellence in the field of Banking & Finance is built on a long tradition of giving stellar advice to the world’s premier financial institutions.

Our team has proven experience with a range of issues, including: compliance with the rules enforced by the National Monetary Council (CMN) and the Brazilian Central Bank (BC); structuring of financial institutions in Brazil and abroad; representation of foreign financial institutions; prudential banking regulation; financial compliance and investigation; restructurings and corporate bankruptcy; lending transactions with intergovernmental organizations and the Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES); project finance; syndicating loans; acquisition finance; corporate finance; trade finance; commodities finance; aircraft finance; vendor finance; leasing; pre-payment of exports; Advances on Export Shipment Documents (ACE); Advances on Export Exchange Contracts (ACC); forfaiting; international factoring; collateral structuring; debt restructuring; derivatives; currency exchange rules; centralized deposits; clearing houses; Brazilian Payment System (SBP); fintechs; payment arrangements and institutions; sanctions proceedings before the Central Bank and the Financial Activity Control Council (COAF); term sheets and leniency agreements before the Central Bank; and appeals before the National Financial System Appeals Council (CRSFN).

Clients (11)

  • U.S. Bank Trustees Limited
  • Bank of New York Mellon
  • J.P. Morgan
  • DEG Deutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
  • OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corp.
  • Banco do Brasil S.A.
  • Banco Santander Brasil S.A.
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • Bank of America Corporation
  • Proparco
  • Société Générale.

Industries (10)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

TozziniFreire is a full-service law firm skilled at assisting a wide range of players with banking and finance mandates. The team upholds its proven track record representing financial institutions and private companies, acting as lenders, borrowers and agents in the negotiation of guarantees and credit facility agreements. It is additionally sought out by clients to advise on regulatory issues and cross-border syndicated loans.

Work Highlights

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  • TozziniFreire advised Agence Française de Développement on financing the National Bank for Economic and Social Development for an amount of EUR200 million. The resources will be allocated to investments in sanitation, urban development and renewable energy projects, focusing on priority regions such as the Legal Amazon and the northeast region of Brazil.

Strengths

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  • TozziniFreire's team are always willing to meet and respond quickly. I really value their availability. The team are consistently proactive in resolving and simplifying our concerns.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alexei Bonamin
    Band 4Alexei Bonamin

    Alexei Bonamin

    Alexei Bonamin is knowledgeable about transactions such as project financing, including structured deals. He also advises clients on debt restructuring and regulatory matters.

  • Band 5Daniel Laudisio
    Band 5Daniel Laudisio

    Daniel Laudisio

    Daniel Laudisio is well regarded for bringing a technical perspective to loan agreements and financial instruments, helping clients navigate complex transactions.

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Brazil

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