Projects and infrastructure

Mattos Filho

Demonstrating the ability to advise on the entire life cycle of major infrastructure and energy projects, Mattos Filho is a key port of call for clients – most notably major financial institutions, project owners and contractors – seeking support on project finance and development, construction agreements, and M&A and capital markets transactions in regulated sectors. The group is also well positioned to assist with high-profile public law mandates and PPPs in the oil and gas, transport, power, sanitation and healthcare sectors. A reference in the market for both sponsors and lenders, Pablo Sorj routinely handles project development and finance matters, as well as energy and infrastructure-related transactions. Thiago Moreira focuses on project development, construction and infrastructure contracts, while Alexandre Arlota is noted for his expertise in the structuring and development of greenfield and brownfield projects and related deals. With extensive experience in project finance, Bernardo Môcho is a key contact for financial institutions, sponsors, investors and construction companies.

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Testimonials

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‘Special service and extremely qualified team.'
‘Excellent sector knowledge and negotiation skills.'
‘Mattos Filho is truly full-service and has teams with technical excellence in all areas of law that we need. They are always available and respond with quality and on time. One of the best firms in Brazil.'
‘Alexandre Arlota's work is excellent. He handles the most complex commercial and technical issues and is always available. He is our go-to lawyer for everything related to project development.'

Key clients

IDB Invest
Prumo Logística
Itaú
Bradesco
BTG Pactual
Norte Energia
Enerfin
Brookfield Energia
Total EREN Group
Acciona Construccion S.A.
Statkraft Energias Renováveis S.A.
Pátria Investimentos S.A.
CELSE - Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe S.A.
Enel Green Power
GNA - Gás Natural Açu S.A
Argo Transmissão de Energia S.A.
Atlas Energia Renovável do Brasil S.A.
Echoenergia Participações S.A.
Contour Global
Engie
Rio Energy
ING
Morgan Stanley
BNP Paribas
Voltalia
CELEO Redes
Scatec Solar
TMF
Atlantic Energia
Mitsui
Marlim Azul
Essentia Energia
Blackrock
BRK Ambiental
Proparco
KFW DEG
TRSP
Cosan
Compass
Macquire Capital
Elera Renováveis
Quantum
Bracell
Sterlite
Dislub
EBrasil
Porto do Açu
Ferroport
Açu Petróleo
Vinci Infraestrutura Gestora de Recursos Ltda.
Ceiba
Macquire/GIG
Hydro Rein
Eixo SP
BNDES
Norsk Hydro
New Fortress Energy
Vinci Airports
Invernegy
Victory Hill
EDF
Casa Forte
Pan American
Galp
Shell
Rumo
Cosan
Raízen
Ambipar
Omega Energia
Origem Energia
Trident Energy
NTS - Nova Transportadora do Sudeste
Porto Central
Brazilian Nickel

Work highlights

Assisted the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) with the setting up of the Green Coalition, an initiative proposed jointly and co-led by IADB and BNDES, which comprises 20 development financial institutions, 17 public development banks from different jurisdictions and 3 multilateral financial institutions, for the funding of up to $20bn of reforestation projects in the Amazon region.
Acted as counsel to AEGEA and Águas do Rio in the financing of the water supply and sewage system in the state of Rio de Janeiro in a transaction that involved various financing sources, including the issuance of infrastructure debentures, financing from BNDES, financing from Caixa Econômica Federal through the "Saneamento para Todos" programme, and financing from the Inter-American Development Bank, with guarantee from Proparco.
Advised the Seacrest Group on the acquisition of the Norte Capixaba Cluster from Petrobras in the amount of $426.65m.