Bruno Werneck
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Client SatisfactionTauil & Chequer Advogados fields the ability to advise clients on all stages of large-scale infrastructure projects, from initial contract preparation through to project financing, construction and operational issues. The team is particularly proficient in the financing of projects via capital markets instruments, and in the development of projects in the transport, sanitation, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors. The projects and infrastructure department is led by a capable quartet: Alexandre Chequer is the name to note for projects in the hydrocarbons space; Bruno Werneck handles project development, M&A, concessions, PPPs and privatisations in the infrastructure, energy and mining segments; and Eduardo Lima and Luis Montes focus on project finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has been advising us on infrastructure debenture issues for the last 7 years, with a scope that includes negotiating the documents with the issuer, as well as regulatory issues. We have total confidence in their technical quality, as well as easy access to the other disciplines in the firm, availability for meetings and predictability in the execution of transactions. We continue to be very satisfied with the level of service provided.'
- 'Luis Montes closely monitors transactions, bringing great comfort to discussions. We have been successful in negotiations thanks to his pro-business attitude and common sense, as well as his indisputable technical background, factors that contribute to building solutions in a timely manner.'
- 'Beatriz Lavigne has made a difference in our transactions, with a proactive, friendly attitude and no hesitation in questioning when faced with sub-optimal solutions. She is intelligent and precise in her comments, and is undoubtedly a talent in her field.'
Key clients
- Equipav S.A. Pavimentação, Engenharia e Comércio
- Veolia Serviços Ambientais Ltda
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Enel X
- Bahia Mineração S.A.
- Bahia Ferrovias S.A.
- Vinci Airports SAS
- Patria Investimentos LTDA
- Conasa Infraestrutura S.A.
- Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES
- Generate Capital INC
- CRCC International Investment Group Limited
- EPR 2 (joint venture between Equipav and Perfin)
Work highlights
- Advised Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A. on the privatisation of Companhia Riograndense de Saneamento – CORSAN.
- Assisted Equipav and Perfin in the bidding procedure launched by the Transportation Agency of the State of São Paulo - ARTESP for the development of a project for the provision of public services of infrastructure exploitation, operation, maintenance, monitoring, conservation, and expansion of the capacity of the Rodoanel Norte highway complex, located in the area around the city of São Paulo.
- Acted as Brazilian counsel to Banco Credit Agricole Brasil S.A. and Itaú Unibanco S.A., serving as guarantors, in structuring BNDES’ first US dollar indexed loan for a renewable energy project.
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Practice head
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Alexandre Chequer, Bruno Werneck, Eduardo Lima, Luis Montes