'Composed of highly qualified professionals', the banking and finance team at Stocche Forbes Advogados is recognised for its 'outstanding technical knowledge to support deals ranging from the simplest to the most complex'. The team advises financial institutions, development banks, multilateral organisations, and both domestic and international companies on trade finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine financing, DIP financing, and other structured transactions. Frederico Moura brings extensive experience in debt restructurings and project finance, in addition to capital markets and M&A deals. Henrique Filizzola advises financial institutions, investment funds, and large corporations on the structuring of high-profile finance transactions, while Eduardo Pereira is particularly active in financings across the energy, real estate, retail, agribusiness, and transport sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Proactivity and customer focus.'

  • 'The firm has excellent lawyers with outstanding technical knowledge to support deals ranging from the simplest to the most complex, offering agile and responsive client service. Their in-depth knowledge of the client's business is what sets Stocche Forbes' lawyers apart from other players in the market.'

Key clients

  • Banco Itaú BBA S.A.
  • Banco (Santander) Brasil S.A.

Work highlights

Advised XP Investimentos, Kanastra-1 Securitizadora and Facta Financeira on a securitisation transaction backed by bank credit certificates related to "Saque FGTS" loans.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Guilherme Forbes; Henrique Filizzola; Marcos Ribeiro; Frederico Moura; Bruno Gandolfo

Other key lawyers

Eduardo Pereira; Thadeu Bretas