Stocche Forbes Advogados
The interdisciplinary team at Stocche Forbes Advogados brings together expertise in banking and finance, public procurement and corporate transactions, making it a popular destination for domestic and international clients – such as financial entities and private companies – seeking advice on all phases of energy and infrastructure projects, from structuring to implementation. The team stands out for its activity in the power sector, but also has further strength in project mandates in the oil and gas, transport and telecoms segments. Corporate and financing transactions involving infrastructure assets are a core area of focus for Guilherme Forbes, while Bruno Gandolfo is proficient in M&A in regulated sectors. Project finance and capital markets matters are key specialisms for Frederico Moura. Mariana Saragoça offers support in public procurement matters, and Marco Saliba is recognised for his broad expertise in project finance and construction contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘Frederico Moura possesses a wealth of experience.'
‘Engaged lawyers and young team.’
‘Stocche Forbes is a leading firm in Brazil for infrastructure matters and project finance. They have experience in all sectors. Lenders and sponsors have confidence in their work and dedication.’
‘Guilherme Forbes is probably the best projects lawyer in Brazil; he is especially valuable in cross-border work involving foreign banks and multilaterals.’
Key clients
- Engie
- Éléctricite de France
- State Grid
- EIG Partners
- Equatorial Energia
- Golar LNG
- Banco (Santander) Brasil
- Itaú Unibanco
- Energisa
- Celse – Centrais Elétricas De Sergipe
Work highlights
- Advised Goldman Sachs, BofA, Bradesco, Itaú and Santander on the bond issuance of Açu Petróleo Luxembourg to refinance the debt of Açu Petróleo with DFC and to acquire the minority equity stake in Açu Petróleo held by Oiltanking.
- Acted for Banco Itaú BBA as the underwriter of the public offering with restricted placement efforts of the 1st issuance of commercial notes issued by Infraestrutura Brasil Holding III-A.
- Assisted Origem Energia Alagoas in connection with the reserve based lending obtained by the company to finance the acquisition of Polo Alagoas, a set of seven onshore and shallow water oil and gas concessions in Alagoas, from Petrobras.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guilherme Forbes, Frederico Moura, Bruno Gandolfo, Mariana Saragoça, Marco Saliba