Project Finance | Brazil: Transactional

Machado Meyer maintains leading project development and project finance departments. 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 noteworthy practice featuring on some of the country's most important project deals. The team is equipped to handle all project-related matters, including project development, but it has a forte in 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.

Lefosse Advogados is an admired full-service practice often acting on infrastructure project developments and bank guarantee issuances in project finance mandates. 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 also has a solid track record of handling EPC and O&M agreements and assistance with bidding proceedings.

Lobo de Rizzo is a respected practice that benefits from its expertise in capital markets to advise on concessions and issuance of debentures. The firm is regularly retained by domestic and foreign banks and financial institutions to assist with project finance mandates and the drafting and negotiation of supply agreements. It is also equipped to assist with transport-related project developments, such as roads and ports.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados relies on its top-notch full-service capabilities to provide an all-encompassing service for sophisticated clients in the project development and project finance arenas. 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 boasts particular expertise in acting on project development and project finance 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.

Dias Carneiro Advogados houses a remarkable projects department, routinely sought after by companies to handle project finance mandates in the renewable energy industry. Its client roster also includes domestic and foreign banks. The firm is also equipped to assist with project development undertakings, such as the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts and supply agreements. Additional capabilities include representing clients in PPPs and cross-border sector-related issues.

Pinheiro Guimarães is a traditional Rio de Janeiro-based firm with origins in the finance sector and a solid 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.

TozziniFreire Advogados has a well-regarded practice 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.

Veirano Advogados offers full-service legal assistance to 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.

Demarest Advogados is a full-service firm that houses a noteworthy department mainly involved in infrastructure-related project finance and project developments deals. Equipped to assist with the transportation, energy and logistic sectors, and benefits from its experience representing both domestic and foreign clients. Additional capabilities acting on PPPs and the corporate and regulatory structuring aspects of a project.