LAWYER PROFILE

Raphael Zono

Brazil 2025

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Project Finance

Brazil

4 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt

Brazil

1 year ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Project Finance - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Raphael Zono is active across the project finance sphere, with a special focus on capital raises for domestic companies and the issuance of infrastructure debentures.

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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Raphael Zono is a lawyer focused on debt and banking transactions in capital markets. He advises on project finance, syndicated loans, debt restructuring and infrastructure projects and supports international clients operating in Brazil. He is praised for his expertise and quality work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Raphael Zono's deep understanding of the market makes him an outstanding professional.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
Raphael is an excellent project finance structurer, always updated and constantly sharing views and opinions on changes in the industry.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
His ability to negotiate contracts and the most diverse documents gives confidence to clients and ensures legal certainty in operations.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
Raphael Zono's performance always exceeds our expectations, and his ethics and legal knowledge give us certainty and confidence in achieving the desired results.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Brazil: Transactional
I’ve had very positive experiences with him. A hands-on partner, always knows exactly what’s going on. Despite being one of the most renowned partners, he’s always available and truly solves problems.
Capital Markets: DebtChambers Brazil: Transactional