Project Development
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
About
Provided by Toledo Marchetti Advogados
Toledo Marchetti Advogados stands out as an "integrated boutique," focused on the infrastructure and construction sectors. Our services span multiple areas of expertise, such as construction projects, contract management, dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, litigation, regulatory, tax, and compliance, all customized to address the sector's complexities. We are adept at navigating intricate contractual frameworks, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts and alliances, leveraging our deep industry knowledge to benefit our clients.
Our approach is rooted in a collaborative strategy that structures our teams on a project-by-project basis, capitalizing on the varied expertise of our professionals. Such method, combined with our focus on the infrastructure and construction sector, has enabled many of our team members to cultivate a deep understanding and skill set across different practices within this niche.
The Projects' team plays a crucial role across all aspects of our practice, including project financing, regulatory, construction contracts, alternative dispute resolution techniques. We are engaged in several of the most prominent projects in Brazil and South America, covering a wide range of sectors. These include renewable energy installations (solar and wind), thermal power plants, transportation infrastructure (roads, railroads, public transit), airports, offshore oil platforms (FPSOs), specialized industrial facilities such as pulp mills.
Chambers Review
Toledo Marchetti Advogados is a traditional project development firm that is highly regarded in the market for its prowess in EPC contracts. It has a massive presence in energy and transport projects, such as power plant constructions and airport and motorway expansions, and its client roster includes major players in both these sectors.
Work Highlights
- Toledo Marchetti assisted Arauco do Brasil with the implementation of its Sucuriú pulp mill, a cross-border operation worth BRL15 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Toledo Marchetti's lawyers are really good, to the point that they largely handle the deal by themselves. They really know EPC contracts and are very skilled in finding good legal solutions."
"Toledo Marchetti's team work very closely with clients, focus on results and really know the market. The lawyers bring their experiences in other deals to the table and they are always available."
"I was really impressed with Toledo Marchetti's lawyers. They really understand the infrastructure sector. Working with them was a rich, intense and incredibly fruitful experience."
"Toledo Marchetti's lawyers are really good, to the point that they largely handle the deal by themselves. They really know EPC contracts and are very skilled in finding good legal solutions."
"Toledo Marchetti's team work very closely with clients, focus on results and really know the market. The lawyers bring their experiences in other deals to the table and they are always available."
"I was really impressed with Toledo Marchetti's lawyers. They really understand the infrastructure sector. Working with them was a rich, intense and incredibly fruitful experience."
Notable Practitioners
Leonardo Toledo da Silvais a lawyer who is highly regarded in the project development market for his prowess in EPC contracts. He's got extensive experience in overseeing construction projects within concession arrangements, and his clients include major highway and airport operators.
"Leonardo is a professional with systematic vision who contributes to the definition of strategies relevant to the business."
Marcelo Marchetti is a highly active practitioner in the project development field, routinely sought after by clients due to his expertise in EPC and O&M contracts.
"Marcelo Marchetti is a highly knowledgeable lawyer who can find creative solutions to issues and answers queries very quickly."
"Marcelo's a very helpful, assertive and skilful practitioner."
Natália Bastos is an up-and-coming lawyer with solid experience in project development, whose forte lies in construction contracts for large infrastructure initiatives. She has a strong presence in the renewable energy sector, and her clients include big players in this field.
"Natália Bastos is a lawyer with plenty of knowledge who can find creative solutions and reply to queries very quickly."
"Natália's a very competent professional with vision and experience in both the railway and infrastructure sectors. Objective and assertive, she always serves customers with courtesy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Toledo Marchetti Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Toledo Marchetti Advogados
Adriana Regina Sarra de Deus
Rodrigo Esposito Petrasso