André Sigelmann
Pinheiro GuimarãesNoted for its 'vast knowledge of infrastructure projects', Pinheiro Guimarães is a key port of call for prominent industry players seeking advice on the financing, development and implementation of projects in the energy, telecoms, oil and gas, mining and transport spaces. The team, whose core strength lies in project finance, attracts regular instructions from project sponsors, equipment suppliers, financial institutions and multilateral agencies, demonstrating particular prowess in energy-related projects. Boasting more than 20 years' experience in the development and financing of large-scale projects, André Sigelmann is especially active in the energy and oil and gas sectors. He jointly leads the team with Roberta Pimentel who advises on project finance, M&A, capital markets and debt restructuring in the infrastructure space. Isabela Prochet is recommended for her extensive experience in the energy sector.
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‘Pinheiro Guimarães has deep knowledge of the local law, mainly in the electricity sector, as well as project financing. Strong collaboration and sense of promptness. ’
‘Paloma Lima is one of the best-known energy and infrastructure partners in Brazil.’
'Extremely high quality multidisciplinary team. The recent addition of Paloma Lima is very positive for project finance and multilaterals.'
- 'André Sigelmann, with his fresh and practical eye, is always ready to enter discussions to resolve what seems unresolvable. Isabela Prochet, as well as being an excellent lawyer, is always available and ready to help. Cristiane Selbach is also an excellent lawyer and very efficient.'
- 'What makes PG unique is their vast knowledge of infrastructure projects. In addition, they are always willing to improve the dynamics of documents in order to speed up negotiations, but without diminishing the legal protections that the client needs.'
Key clients
- EDF Renewables
- Rio Energy
- EDP Energias do Brasil S.A.
- Eneva S.A.
- Statkraft Energias Renováveis
- Neoenergia S.A.
- Newave Energia
- Pontal Energy
- Total Eren
- Echoenergia Participações S.A.
- BTG Pactual
- Andrade Gutierrez
- Itaú BBA
- International Finance Corporation
- Interamerican Development Bank
- Banco Citibank S.A.
- Itaú Unibanco S.A.
- Credit Suisse
- Santander
- XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.
- XP Vista Asset Management Ltda.
- Goldman Sachs
- CTG Brasil
Work highlights
- Advised Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDBInvest), International Finance Corporation(IFC) and SERV Swiss Export Risk Insurance on the refinancing of the LNG-to-power project developed by CELSE – Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe S.A., bymeans of the second issuance of unsecured debentures by CELSE in R$5bn.
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André Sigelmann, Roberta Pimentel