A popular choice for both issuers and underwriters, Stocche Forbes Advogados is skilled in capital markets transactions and in investment funds-related regulatory matters. The department is particularly active in the infrastructure and renewables sectors, and has recently advised on prominent debenture issuances and sustainability-linked offerings. Key partners include Marcos Ribeiro, who has a good track record in domestic and cross-border debt, equity, and investment fund offerings, and Henrique Filizzola, who has over 20 years’ market experience. Rio de Janeiro-based Frederico Moura excels in project finance-related deals. Recently promoted partner Thadeu Bretas is steadily building a strong reputation in the financial and capital markets spaces. Victor Manso stands out at the associate level for his involvement in the public offering of securities, project finance and debt restructurings.

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Key clients

  • Hapvida Participações e Investimentos
  • Banco Itaú BBA
  • Highline do Brasil II Infraestrutura de Telecomunicações
  • Equatorial Energia
  • Energisa Group
  • Copel Group
  • CM Hospitalar
  • CCR Group
  • Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio - CBA
  • Banco BTG Pactual
  • XP Investimentos

Work highlights

  • Advised Equatorial Energia on the R$2.78bn follow-on public offering, with restricted efforts, of 118.3m common shares.
  • Advised Banco Itaú BBA on the R$4.367bn financing for the acquisition, by investment vehicles of Brookfield Asset Management, as part of the portfolio of BR Properties.
  • Advised Scala Data Centers on its R$2bn public offering of debentures.

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.

Henrique Filizzola, Frederico Moura, Marcos Ribeiro, Thadeu Bretas