Natalia De Santis
Global Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Project Finance
Up and Coming
About
Provided by Natalia De Santis
Practice Areas
Finance, Project Finance, Infrastructure & Energy, Oil & Gas, Electric Power, Shipping & Ports, Logistics, Energy Transition.
Career
Natalia’s practice focuses on a wide variety of finance transactions, with an emphasis on project finance, structured finance and acquisition finance in the Infrastructure & Energy sectors. She is experienced in advising companies, sponsors, investment funds and financial institutions in innumerous infrastructure-related projects. Natalia previously worked as a foreign associate at Paul Hastings LLP in New York and holds an Executive MBA in Finance by Ibmec/RJ and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Stanford Law School. She is currently the executive director of the Project Finance Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB/RJ). Natalia has been nominated Rising Star of the Year (2022) by IFLR 1000 Americas Awards.
Personal
Bachelor of Laws – Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais (Ibmec);
Executive MBA – Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais (Ibmec);
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Stanford Law School.
Chambers Review
Global
Up-and-Coming Natalia De Santis joins the rankings this year after an excellent performance dealing with complex O&M contracts, negotiation of credit agreements and issuance of convertible debentures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Her dedication, commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence have always been evident in her work. She possesses an exceptional analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease and precision demonstrates her deep understanding of the law and her commitment to providing top-notch legal counsel to her clients."
"Natalia has strong technical knowledge and a very high level of client service."
"Her dedication, commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence have always been evident in her work. She possesses an exceptional analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease and precision demonstrates her deep understanding of the law and her commitment to providing top-notch legal counsel to her clients."
"Natalia has strong technical knowledge and a very high level of client service."