Project Finance | Brazil: Transactional

Machado Meyer maintains a leading projects department. Major banks and blue-chip companies rely on its deep bench to assistance with complex finance deals. The firm has a strong track record of acting on EPC agreements, regulatory work and structuring PPPs, as well as handling complex port projects.

Mattos Filho is a powerhouse capable of handling some of the most sophisticated projects, from greenfield contracts to cross-border project finance deals. The team further benefits from the firm's formidable full-service capabilities, managing negotiation of project-related agreements, such as O&M and EPC. Leading representatives of the infrastructure, logistics and transportation industries rely on the firm's advice.

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados offers high-end advice on infrastructure, energy and construction mandates. The team is often retained by multinational clients to handle project finance mandates, such as issuance of green bonds and commercial notes. It is also experienced in handling construction projects, supply agreements and the structuring of PPPs.

Stocche Forbes Advogados has developed a high-end practice featuring on some of the country's most important project deals. The team is equipped to handle all matters related to this practice, but is particularly respected for its project finance advice. With an enviable wealth of experience representing both lenders and borrowers, Stocche Forbes receives strong admiration from market sources and is becoming increasingly visible and admired in this area. The firm is also often sought out to negotiate sophisticated EPC contracts.

Admired full-service practice often acting on infrastructure projects and issuance of bank guarantees in project finance. Clients mainly come from the transportation and energy industries. The team is additionally experienced in refinancing debts and the issuance of non-convertible debentures. Lefosse offers a solid track record of handling EPC and O&M agreements and assistance with bidding proceedings.

Respected practice group benefiting from its expertise in capital markets to advise on concessions and issuance of debentures. Regularly retained by domestic and foreign banks and financial institutions to assist with project finance mandates and the drafting and negotiation of supply agreements. Equipped to assist with projects involving transportation including roads and shipping issues.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados relies on its top-notch full-service capabilities to provide a one-stop shop for sophisticated clients in the projects arena. The firm is seen handling high-profile EPC agreements, public-private partnership deals and regulatory analysis. It is particularly noted for handling high-end project finance deals, having a sound track record in top energy, rail and road project deals.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown boasts particular expertise in acting on project finance and infrastructure mandates, mainly structuring big-ticket privatisations and contractual amendments, as well as advising financial institutions as lenders. It maintains a sound track record in the oil and gas and transportation spheres. The firm offers additional capabilities handling projects involving power plants and renewable energy matters.

Noteworthy department regularly instructed by companies to handle project finance mandates in the renewable energy industry. Client roster also comprises domestic and foreign banks. Equipped to assist with the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts and supply agreements. Additional capabilities representing clients in PPPs and cross-border sector-related issues.

Traditional department based in Rio de Janeiro that continues to boast a track record of handling project development and project finance mandates. Its client portfolio comprises players from the power, construction and transportation sectors. Additionally experienced advising on supply agreements, EPC contracts, and acquisition of power plants and sugarcane production.

Well-regarded practice group equipped to assist clients with a range of project-related matters. Experienced in handling infrastructure, public bidding and project finance mandates. Retained by players from the energy, mining and technology sectors. Additional capabilities acting on transactional, EPC and O&M contracts and regulatory issues.

Full-service firm Veirano Advogados offers a one-stop shop for companies involved in all stages of project development, from EPC contracts to privatisation. The firm is also highly respected for handling complex project finance deals. High-profile infrastructure investors, including development banks, rely on the firm for key matters.

Rio de Janeiro-based Vieira Rezende is a robust group that is commended for its expertise in project finance. The firm is increasingly active on the issuance of green bonds, non-convertible debentures and promissory notes. The team also provides guidance on project development aspects, especially regarding regulatory work. Clients from the banking, rail and energy sectors are frequently advised by the firm.