Latin America - Brazil

Lefosse Advogados

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The projects team at Lefosse Advogados was recently boosted by the addition of the highly regarded Miriam Signor from Stocche Forbes Advogados, who brings more than two decades of experience in the structuring, financing and implementation of large-scale projects in highly regulated sectors. Rated for its ‘deep knowledge of precedents’ and attention to client needs, the team has a well-established presence in the energy, telecoms and transport segments, and is adept at assisting sponsors, developers, construction companies and suppliers in all stages of a project. M&A, privatisations and public bids also feature in the firm’s diverse portfolio. Pedro Dante, who specialises in the power sector; Eduardo Carvalhaes, a key contact for administrative proceedings; and Felipe Boechem, who excels in project development and M&A in the oil and gas space, are other key practitioners. Senior associate Mariana David works in cross-border financing and construction matters, while Pedro Pio Borges often acts for publicly-held companies, investment funds and financiers in project finance and M&A deals.

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  • ‘The team led by Miriam brought a lot of experience in project finance. Deep knowledge of precedents and attentive to client needs. Very focused on closing the transaction.’

  • ‘Miriam Signor is always personally available. She provides sound and prompt advice.'

Key clients

  • Shell Brasil
  • BP
  • Winity Telecom
  • Sulgas
  • BNDES
  • Unipar Carbocloro
  • New Fortress Energy
  • ENGIE
  • Petroleo Brasileiro – Petrobras
  • Energisa Soluções
  • Norte Energia
  • EDF Brasil
  • Auren Energia
  • Eneva
  • CTG Brasil

Work highlights

  • Acted as legal counsel to Pampa Transmissão de Energia in its first issuance of non-convertible debentures.
  • Advised Banco Votorantim and Banco Itaú BBA on the negotiation for the issuance of bank guarantees in benefit of Ventos de São Júlio I Energias Renováveis, a subsidiary of Casa dos Ventos Group.
  • Advised EDF Brasil throughout the entire concession bid process for the operation of transmission lines in Brazil.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miriam Signor