Highlighted for its 'expertise, agility and market knowledge', Dias Carneiro Advogados excels in domestic and cross-border financings and debt restructuring deals in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Routinely engaged by multilaterals, credit agencies and development banks, the group is particularly active in the energy sector, often advising on large-scale projects in the renewables segment. Leading the department is Thiago Vallandro Flores, who has a strong track record in project finance transactions. Ricardo Sanches handles public law and regulatory matters, while Paulo Leme is a key contact for sponsors, equipment suppliers and contractors on the development, construction, purchase and sale of infrastructure projects.
Testimonials
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‘Lots of experience and excellent negotiation skills.'
‘Expertise, agility and market knowledge.'
Key clients
- Biosev S.A.
- EDP Renováveis S.A.
Work highlights
- Acted as Brazilian counsel to IDB, IDB Invest, Banco Santander and BNP Paribas on the project finance consisting of a $243m loan facility to a company incorporated under the laws of Brazil, to be ultimately controlled by Equinor New Energy AS, Hydro Rein Invest AS and Scatec ASA destined to finance the Mendubim renewable energy project in Brazil.
- Engaged by Green Investment Group and Hydro Rein Invest AS to act as Brazilian counsel to a syndicate of banks, namely Banco Santander S.A., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citibank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Natixis New York Branch, Société Générale, Banco BNP Paribas Brasil S.A. and Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., in their stapled loans to two Brazilian holding destined to finance Feijão renewable energy project in Brazil.