Projects
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho Projects team provides the following services:
- Legal advice across the project development cycle;
- Preparation and negotiation of various infrastructure-related contracts, including Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts (EPCs) and joint ventures, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management Contracts (EPCMs), as well as turnkey and built-to-suit, subcontracts, architectural and engineering contracts, and supply contracts;
- Legal advice related to all phases of infrastructure projects for oil and gas, mining, transportation, sanitation, life sciences, telecommunications, ports, airports, railways, and logistics, among others;
- Advice on project finance transactions;
- Advice on infrastructure projects related to public bidding processes and Public-Private Partnerships.
Industry and sectors
- Our team has world-class expertise in relevant legal issues related to various industry sectors, such as oil and gas, energy, construction, mining, logistics, telecommunications, and sanitation. Mattos Filho Infrastructure practice is staffed by experts in these industry sectors who are also experienced in negotiating local and international deals.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Highly skilled professionals with a solid track record that equips them to propose creative solutions."
"They are second to none - always focused on and interested in understanding the client's business."
"They are masters in the subject and technically impeccable."
"Excellent - the lawyers have extensive legal knowledge and expertise in infrastructure contracts for large projects."
"Highly skilled professionals with a solid track record that equips them to propose creative solutions."
"They are second to none - always focused on and interested in understanding the client's business."
"They are masters in the subject and technically impeccable."
"Excellent - the lawyers have extensive legal knowledge and expertise in infrastructure contracts for large projects."
Notable Practitioners
Pablo Sorj is widely acknowledged as a top choice to advise on high-profile project finance matters, such as the negotiation and structuring of capital raising agreements, as well as negotiation of EPC contracts and implementation of thermoelectric plants.
"Pablo is very commercially aware, thinks outside of the box and is always ready to put people at disposal to provide a good level of service."
"Pablo is a great lawyer."
Marina Anselmo Schneider has in-depth knowledge of share acquisitions and note issuances. Schneider is regularly sought out to advise domestic clients involved in high-value projects.
"Marina is a reference in infrastructure matters."
"A very good project finance lawyer. She has a strong presencein the market."
Thiago Fernandes Moreira has well-established experience in commercial and operations agreements, as well as in project developments in the construction field.
"He is very experienced in the EPC field and quickly understands our queries. He has the ability to lead the deals with the best strategies."
"He stands out in EPC deals. He is an outstanding professional and has a brilliant future working with infrastructure contracts."
Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota joins the rankings this year after an active performance leading high-value construction projects, especially regarding the negotiation of O&M and EPC contracts.
"Alexandre's experience in construction, EPC and other project-related contracts is unparalleled. He is skilled in anticipating all potential hurdles in a transaction and building it in concise, clear and robust contractual language. He is also a fierce and very commercially aware negotiator. He is our go-to lawyer for project development."
"Alexandre is one of my go-to partners at Mattos Filho - he knows a lot about the construction business and is a great adviser."
Bernardo Môcho Moura offers notable strength acting as counsel to domestic and international clients on capital raises, such as the structuring and negotiation of public offerings. In addition, Moura is experienced in advising on high-value financing of subway projects.
"Bernardo is a highly skilled lawyer. His negotiation capabilities are extremely valuable on complex transactions."
"Bernando is outstanding. He brings solutions when we are in the midst of a storm. He negotiates well and untangles difficult problems."
"He is one of the best partners in project finance in the country. He always brings creative solutions to the clients."
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.
"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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
Brazil
Members
Provided by Mattos Filho
Clients
Provided by Mattos Filho
Argo Transmissão de Energia
Centrais Elétricas de Pernambuco – CELSE
Contour Global
Engie
Inter-American Investment Corporation
Itaú BBA
JBIC
Macquaire
Sumitomo