Capital markets

Cescon Barrieu

‘Able to provide solutions in a complex and highly regulated environment’, Cescon Barrieu is particularly skilled at handling major debt capital markets transactions and securitisations on behalf of underwriters. The firm has a proven track record in high-profile and innovative capital markets deals, covering debt offerings, derivatives, receivables funds, structured products and IPOs. A key contact for financial institutions, private and publicly held companies, and investment and hedge funds, Daniel Laudisio is proficient in the issuance of debentures and notes, with a particular focus on the energy, infrastructure and agribusiness sectors. He jointly leads the group with Alexandre Barreto, who handles both DCM and ECM work. Eduardo Kuhlmann Abrantes has a wealth of experience in DCM transactions; Alice Fulgêncio Brandão is a name to note for securitisations; and Mariana Borges focuses on public and private placements of equity and debt securities, and also assists with corporate governance issues.

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Testimonials

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'The capital markets team is very good technically and is able to provide solutions in a complex and highly regulated environment. The partners include Daniel Laudísio, who always endeavours to serve the client in the best possible way, bridging the gap between the firm and the client. He is the client's partner and seeks to solve problems for the company.'
'We often rely on the team of Alice Brandão for our securitisation transactions and Vitor Arantes for our investment fund matters. Both teams have a high level of technical and legal knowledge and are also assertive and organised in their work. Individually, I recommend partners Alice Brandão and Vitor Arantes - combination of technique with assertiveness and organisation, generating accessibility and reliability.'
'I would particularly like to highlight the excellence of their knowledge and client service. Throughout the process, the team was always available to answer any questions I had.'
'Cescon not only has extremely technical professionals, but they also understand the commercial side of transactions. They are business savvy. In addition, they have an extensive team (deep bench), which allows them to work with good quality on several simultaneous transactions.'
'Daniel Laudisio - extremely technical, focused on client service.'

Key clients

Goldman Sachs
Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. -Eletrobras
Localiza Rent a Car S.A.
JP Morgan
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
Algar Telecom S.A.
Empresa Baiana de Águas e Saneamento S.A. - EMBASA
XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A
Banco BTG Pactual
CPFL Group
CEMIG Group
Unidas Locações S.A.
Banco Itaú BBA S.A.
Transmissora Aliança Energia Elétrica S.A. -Taesa
Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.
General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil S.A.
UBS Brasil, Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.
Menin Group (MRV Engenharia eParticipações S.A., Inter Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. and UrbaLoteamentos)
Usina Coruripe Açúcar e Álcool
EDP

Work highlights

Advised the underwriters on the 4th issuance of Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. –Eletrobras debentures in the total amount of R$7bn.
Advised the underwriters on Furnas – Centrais Elétricas S.A. 1st issuance of commercial notes, guaranteed by Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras in the total amount of R$3,5bn.
Advised the underwriters on the issuance of agribusiness receivables certificates (CRAs) backed by agribusiness credits against Marfrig Global Foods S.A., in the total amount of R$1.125bn.