The projects and infrastructure team at Demarest Advogados brings together corporate, public law, finance and capital markets specialists to advise on the development of privately and publicly financed brownfield and greenfield projects in Brazil. The firm is particularly skilled in bid processes, concessions and PPP agreements, demonstrating a strong presence in the transport, logistics, power, mining, oil and gas, and social infrastructure segments. Co-heads Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona focus on project development in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team’s project finance capabilities were strengthened by the arrival of fellow co-leader Marina Ferraz Aidar, who joined from Vieira Rezende in November 2023. Luana Komatsu Falkenburger is a key contact for domestic and international clients – including development banks and multilaterals – seeking assistance with project finance transactions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Demarest team is very cohesive, competent and committed to the results of the project.'
  • ‘Bruno Aurélio and Renan Sona have lots of knowledge and assertiveness to achieve the objectives.'

  • ‘Marina Ferraz Aidar and her team are regular advisers to our company. I highlight the in-depth knowledge of legislation and procedures in the project financing market, in addition to the wide availability to meet our demands and deadlines. They are connected to regulatory changes and innovations that occur in parallel market issuances.'

  • ‘Partner Marina Ferraz Aidar and associate Luana Komatsu Falkenburger are the people who stand out most on the team.'

Key clients

  • Parques Fundode Investimento em Participações em Infraestrutura
  • Eletromidia S.A.
  • Ecorodovias Concessões e Infraestrutura
  • Globaltask
  • Iguá Saneamento S.A.
  • Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas
  • Garín Infraestrutura
  • Vibra Energia S.A.
  • Valora Gestão de Investimentos Ltda
  • Banco Modal S.A.
  • Alfa Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.
  • Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
  • Green Luce Soluções Energéticas S.A
  • Banco ABC Brasil S.A.
  • XP
  • AENA
  • HCC Projetos Elétricos S.A.
  • IFC - International Finance Corporation

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bruno Aurélio, Renan Sona, Marina Ferraz Aidar

Other key lawyers

Maria Virginia Mesquita Nasser, Luana Komatsu Falkenburger