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Raphael Zono
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Raphael Zono
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
4

Band 4

Project Finance

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

U

Up and Coming

Capital Markets: Debt

Brazil

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Brazil 2025

About

Provided by Raphael Zono

Global

Practice Areas

Partner in Banking, insurance and finance, Infrastructure and energy, Capital markets, Restructuring and insolvency and Energy.

Career

Zono is specialist in banking transactions of debt in capital markets, such as debentures issue, project finance, syndicated transactions and debts restructuring with national and international banks. His practice encompasses preparing, reviewing and negotiating credit instruments, as well as structuring guarantee packages within the scope of financing transactions. Zono also engages activities in the identification of the different models adopted in infrastructure projects and provides legal assistance to international clients initiating activities in Brazil. He has previous experience in the areas of knowledge of banking, energy, paper and cellulose, and general infrastructure (urban mobility, motorways and airports).

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association

New York State Bar

Education

Northwestern Law School, United States

LL.M.

2011

Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo (PUC-SP), Brazil

Postgraduate in Corporate Law

2008

Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo (PUC-SP), Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

2006

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Project Finance - Brazil

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Raphael Zono is active across the project finance sphere, with a special focus on capital raises for domestic companies and issuance of infrastructure debentures.
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Capital Markets: Debt - Brazil

U
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 Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Raphael is an excellent project finance structurer, always updated and constantly sharing views and opinions on changes in the industry.

Project Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

His ability to negotiate contracts and the most diverse documents gives confidence to clients and ensures legal certainty in operations.

Project Finance respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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: Debt respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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: Debt respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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