Standing out for its presence in the energy sector, the team at Lefosse Advogados is particularly well placed to assist with the financing and refinancing of projects in the renewables segment, most notably solar and wind power assets. The group is also proficient in mandates concerning the structuring of greenfield projects, the operation and restructuring of brownfields, privatisations, bid processes, public contracts and M&A involving regulated sectors. Department head Miriam Signor is singled out for her strong track record in project finance. Key support is offered by Mariana David, whose areas of expertise include debt restructuring, financings and infrastructure projects in the energy, oil and gas, mining and urban mobility spaces, and Kook Chung, who specialises in project development.
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‘The firm is extremely competent and serious in preparing drafts for negotiating complex EPC contracts for wind and solar projects. Even with so many adversities along the way, the team managed to keep up with the client's demands and deliver drafts that met the requirements of the engineering teams and other interested areas.'
‘Kook Chung is very focused and calm. He conducted negotiations with counterparties in a polite manner, demonstrating knowledge and experience in the area, in addition to being very friendly and very helpful. I also highlight the resilience that Kook had towards the client, demonstrating wisdom and expertise in dealing with the client and in drafting complex EPC clauses.'
Key clients
- Zurich Airport Brasil
- BNDES
- Energisa Soluções S.A.
- Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. – TAG
- New Fortress Energy
- Energisa S.A.
- EDF Brasil
- Casa dos Ventos
- Petroleo Brasileiro S.A – Petrobras
- Órigo Energia
Work highlights
- Advised CTG Brasil on the structuring and development of all construction and supply agreements of Serra da Palmeira Wind Farm Complex, located in the state of Paraíba, one of the largest wind projects in Brazil (648MW of installed capacity).
- Assisted Eneva with the $1.6bn refinancing of the project finance contracted in 2018 for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of UTE Porto de Sergipe, the largest gas to power thermoelectric plant in Latin America.
- Advised Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. – TAG on all Brazilian aspects of the project finance refinancing, including assistance in the negotiation of the Facility Agreement, amendments to the Indenture and Security Documents and the negotiation of each of the Hedge Agreements entered into with the Hedge Providers.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Miriam Signor
Other key lawyers
Mariana David; Kook Chung