A popular choice for both corporate issuers and financial institutions, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is skilled in high-end equity and debt offerings, including IPOs, tender offers, follow-on offerings, debt issuances and securitisations. The department has a strong presence in the infrastructure sector, and has recently advised on prominent debenture issuances and real estate-backed securities. Carlos Motta, a seasoned M&A, corporate compliance, private equity and venture capital practitioner, leads the group. Rodolfo Constantino De Tella is well versed in equity and debt offerings, private placements and securitisation deals. Noted for his 'pro-business, common-sense approach and indisputable technical background', Luis Montes is particularly active in the energy and infrastructure segments. Also part of the core team, Bruno Cerqueira specialises in fixed income transactions, securitisations and investment funds-related mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We have total confidence in their technical quality, as well as easy access to the other disciplines in the firm, availability for meetings and predictability in the execution of transactions. We continue to be very satisfied with the level of service provided.'
  • 'Luis Montes follows transactions closely, bringing great comfort to discussions. We have been successful in negotiations thanks to his pro-business, common-sense approach and indisputable technical background, factors that contribute to building solutions in a timely manner.'
  • 'Beatriz Lavigne has made a difference in our transactions, with a proactive, friendly attitude and no hesitation in questioning when faced with sub-optimal solutions. She is intelligent and precise in her comments, and is undoubtedly a talent in her field.'

Key clients

  • Equipav Rodovias Participações e Administração S.A.
  • Concessionária Ecovias do Cerrado S.A.
  • TG Core Asset Ltd.
  • Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
  • CVC Brasil Operadora e Agência de ViagensS.A.
  • Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers S.A
  • Banco Itaú BBA
  • Banco BTG Pactual
  • Cashme Soluções Financeiras Ltda.
  • Orizon Valorização de Resíduos S.A.
  • JSL S.A.
  • Arklok - Equipamentos de Informática S.A.
  • BPG Cajamar Empreendimentos e Participações S.A.
  • Banco Bradesco BBI

Work highlights

  • Advised Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) on its privatisation.
  • Advised BTG Pactual Investment Banking Ltda., UBS Brasil Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., Banco Itaú S.A. and Banco Votorantim S.A., on a public offering of debentures by CTEEP - Companhia de Transmissão de Energia ElétricaPaulista in the total amount of R$1.9bn.
  • Advised Aegea on its new financing by 14th and 17th issuance of debentures both worth R$1bn each.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Motta

Other key lawyers

Rodolfo Constantino de Tella, Luis Montes, Bruno Cerqueira, Natália Minotto, Beatriz Lavigne