The ‘professional’ and ’detail-oriented’ team at Freitas Ferraz Advogados is particularly active in project finance transactions and in the acquisition of hydroelectric power plants and mining assets. Compliance work and litigation also feature on the group’s impressive workload. Practice head Thiago Riccio, whose ‘strong knowledge of environmental and regulatory matters’ is highlighted by clients, is often engaged in power and ore purchase agreements, project finance and development. Associate Marcela Assis, lauded for her ’diligence, detailed execution and high-level technical knowledge’, provides practice-wide support and is skilled in due diligence work.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Freitas Ferraz Advogados provides a personalised and detailed service, taking into account the commercial, regulatory and legal variables that can impact decision-making. The lawyers stand out for the level of detail and care with which they handle matters, as well as for the ease and simplicity of communication.’
‘Thiago Riccio has excellent technical knowledge of the energy sector, from regulatory issues linked to energy generation to commercialisation in the free market. Marcela Assis also has good technical knowledge of the energy sector, with emphasis on regulatory issues and regulatory bodies in the sector; she stands out for her availability and good communication.’
Key clients
- Horizonte Minerals
- América Energia
Work highlights
- Advised Horizonte Minerals on the regulatory and environmental aspects relating to Araguaia Nickel’s $633m funding package.