Mr Júlio César Bueno > Pinheiro Neto Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Drawing on its skills in banking, financing and capital markets transactions as well as its strong credentials in public law and regulatory issues, the infrastructure practice at Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well positioned to assist key stakeholders – including lenders, sponsors, and concessionaires – with the full array of projects matters. Construction law and project development are key pillars of the practice, which is skilled in handling bidding procedures, contractual negotiations, financial structures and PPPs in the transport, sanitation and energy segments. Júlio César Bueno is a reference in the market for construction mandates, including non-contentious and litigation issues. Thaís Fernandes Chebatt, who was recently promoted to partner, is another name to note for construction and infrastructure matters. Ricardo Coelho often acts for infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy sector clients in M&A, capital markets and financing transactions, while Ricardo Russo specialises in project finance via banking and capital markets instruments.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ full-service structure lends its arbitration practice ‘notability in the national legal market’. The firm handles the full spectrum of arbitration matters spanning a range of industries, with corporate and commercial disputes, as well as proceedings in the financial, infrastructure and energy industries taking centre stage. In addition to its solid credentials in domestic mandates, the team is also well placed to advise on international arbitrations, especially proceedings involving European jurisdictions and requiring expertise in shareholder, post-M&A and public law disputes. The team includes Celso Cintra Mori, a disputes specialist with over 50 years’ experience in litigation and arbitration, and Gilberto Giusti, a leading arbitration practitioner who is at the forefront of the department’s most high-value and complex mandates. Rodrigo Carneiro De Oliveira specialises in commercial, corporate and securities disputes, while international arbitration specialist Renato Stephan Grion is commonly seen handling commercial disputes, including those related to agency agreements, construction projects, M&A and shareholder issues. Júlio César Bueno is typically active in energy and infrastructure-related matters. Pedro Barradas Barata has a wealth of experience in arbitrations involving banks, hedge funds and pharmaceutical companies, while Lucas Pinto Simão often acts for automotive, construction and retail clients.