LAWYER PROFILE

Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota

Global 2026

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Ranked in 1 practice area

Project Development

Brazil

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Practice Areas

Infrastructure & Energy; Contracts & Project Development; Energy Transition; Oil & Gas

Career

Alexandre Arlota has more than 20 years of experience and clients seek his advice on project development and strategic contracts in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He stands out for his experience in negotiations involving energy, oil and gas, shipbuilding, logistics (airports, railways, ports, highways, urban mobility), steelmaking, mining, and sanitation.

He has built his career in renowned law firms in Brazil and abroad, leading multiple award-winning “Deal of the Year” transactions with notable involvement in emerging markets such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Alexandre has also developed a solid academic career, having been a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), as well as the Coordinator of postgraduate courses at the University of São Paulo (USP). He is the author of acclaimed works in the legal field, frequently cited by courts and regulators.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Project Development - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alexandre Arlota is highly experienced in the most complex issues regarding construction and project development.
Project DevelopmentChambers Global Guide
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.
Project DevelopmentChambers Global Guide