Banking & Finance
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
The lawyers at Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown counsel Brazilian and multinational companies, institutional investors and financial institutions on all aspects of banking activities and capital markets, representing both the lenders and the creditors. We advise on syndicated and structured loans as well as securitizations and project financings.
Our lawyers are well-known for their ability to structure and close deals, especially those that involve debt restructuring and the issuance of securities. We assist clients during all phases of the transaction: from identifying the best structure—with special attention to the corporate, tax and financial aspects involved—to negotiating, drafting and revising all the documents required by the deal, including the ones related to the guarantees. We advise on the structuring of public offers of securities in the Brazilian and international markets, the regulatory matters concerning the domestic financial and capital markets, and the planning and executing of both foreign investments into Brazil and Brazilian investments abroad.
Chambers Review
Tauil & Chequer Advogados is regularly called upon to provide counsel on complex cross-border mandates, with particular prowess in the financing and negotiation of debts relating to projects. The team is also skilled in assisting with export prepayment deals, as well as innovative transactions such as those related to subscription financing. Its enviable client portfolio comprises key domestic and international financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Tauil & Chequer Advogados advised CELSE and Eneva in a complex refinancing transaction that involved restructuring debts for both CELSE and its Luxembourg entity, LuxCo. These debts were initially incurred to finance the LNG-to-power project in Sergipe, Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tauil & Chequer's team of partners and associates have a deep understanding of the topics addressed."
"Tauil & Chequer's professionals are extremely technical and present in-depth discussions in an accessible way, making complex topics easy to understand and learn from."
"I consider Tauil & Chequer a true partner to our business. I know I can rely on their highly technical partners."
"Tauil & Chequer's team of partners and associates have a deep understanding of the topics addressed."
"Tauil & Chequer's professionals are extremely technical and present in-depth discussions in an accessible way, making complex topics easy to understand and learn from."
"I consider Tauil & Chequer a true partner to our business. I know I can rely on their highly technical partners."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Lima is an admired practitioner, with an active performance dealing with transactional matters, including project and acquisition finance. He is also seasoned advising clients on regulatory banking mandates.
"The quality of service provided by Eduardo Lima always exceeds expectations. He demonstrates a deep knowledge of the legal matters he is involved in, offering creative solutions to our problems."
"Eduardo Lima is absolutely comprehensive. He is accessible, reasonable in discussions, takes a firm stance with excellent judgement and has a strong focus on the final result."
"Eduardo Lima is highly technical with extensive knowledge, making him my go-to for extremely difficult, cross-border issues."
Up-and-coming partner Priscilla Santos is active advising clients on regulatory banking issues. She is also knowledgeable about investment funds.
"Priscilla Santos is a tireless lawyer who goes above and beyond to assist us, even when the case becomes more complex than initially expected."
Ranked Lawyers at
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BTG Pactual
Banco Bradesco
Banco Itaú
Banco Santander Brasil
Breitener Holding e Participações
Credit Agricole
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