Cescon Barrieu is a top choice for transactional and regulatory banking and finance matters, where it offers a comprehensive range of expertise. Showcasing an impressive track record in cross-border financings, including advice on high-value public sector loans, the firm is regularly engaged by borrowers and lenders in large-cap acquisition and structured financings, refinancings and trade finance agreements. The group’s regulatory expertise also makes it a popular destination for fintech and payments-related advice. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a key contact for major banks, corporates, funds and multilateral agencies. In São Paulo, Alexandre Gossn Barreto leads on regulatory matters, while Daniel Laudisio is particularly active on the transactional side. Ana Paula Calil is no longer at the firm. Alexandre Vargas stands out at the associate level.

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Key clients

Banco Santander
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce – CIBC
Ant Group / Alipay Brazil
ING
Banco Bradesco
Bank of America
Federação Brasileira de Bancos – FEBRABAN
Natura & Co Pay
Algar Telecom
Itaú Unibanco
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
BRK Ambiental
Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan

Work highlights

Advised JPMorgan Chase Bank, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and other members of the syndicate of lenders on the Latam Airlines DIP to exit financing, which enabled the airline to emerge from Chapter 11.
Advised Brookfield Asset Management (through its SPV Cedar Locações e Investimentos) on the financing for the acquisition of Unidas Locadora from Localiza.
Engaged by Federação Brasileira de Bancos – FEBRABAN to advise on regulatory and corporate matters in connection with the implementation and permanent operation of the Open Finance (formerly Open Banking) infrastructure in Brazil.