Mr Maurício Teixeira dos Santos > Cescon Barrieu > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

The ‘dedicated and competent team‘ at Cescon Barrieu is regularly engaged by clients from the generation, transmission, distribution and power trading segments, which seek advice on all manner of issues pertaining to the electricity sector, including M&A, capital markets, tax, litigation and regulatory issues. The group is well versed in the development of joint ventures for distributed generation projects, and often handles self-production mandates on both the generator and consumer side. Founding partner Maurício Teixeira dos Santos maintains a comprehensive practice covering the full array of matters that arise in power projects, with a special focus on renewables and energy transmission. He jointly heads the practice with Alexandre Leal Ribeiro Leite, whose ‘deep knowledge of the electricity sector‘ is rated by clients; Leite takes the lead on regulatory work, and is also active in project finance and development. M&A involving power assets is an area of expertise for Eduardo Lanna.

Demonstrating the ability to advise on all stages of energy and infrastructure projects, Cescon Barrieu is a popular choice for financiers, concessionaires and energy companies. The firm excels in project finance mandates, and is also well positioned to act in tender processes, M&A, public law matters, and construction and operational contracts. The practice, which has an impressive track record in an array of segments, ranging from transport and sanitation to oil and gas, power and mining, is under the joint leadership of Maurício Teixeira dos Santos and Rafael Baleroni in Rio de Janeiro. Teixeira dos Santos is regularly instructed by banks, investment funds and multilateral agencies in transactions in the energy and transport segments, while Baleroni has notable strength in the financing and development of oil and gas and renewable projects. Based in the São Paulo office, Mario Saadi oversees the public law department, and is a key contact for project development. Showcasing in-depth knowledge of the power sector, Alexandre Leal Ribeiro Leite routinely assists in development and financing matters, M&A and tax.

Cescon Barrieu is a top choice for transactional and regulatory banking and finance matters, where it offers a comprehensive range of expertise. Showcasing an impressive track record in cross-border financings, including advice on high-value public sector loans, the firm is regularly engaged by borrowers and lenders in large-cap acquisition and structured financings, refinancings and trade finance agreements. The group’s regulatory expertise also makes it a popular destination for fintech and payments-related advice. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Maurício Teixeira dos Santos is a key contact for major banks, corporates, funds and multilateral agencies. In São Paulo, Alexandre Gossn Barreto leads on regulatory matters, while Daniel Laudisio is particularly active on the transactional side. Ana Paula Calil is no longer at the firm. Alexandre Vargas stands out at the associate level.