Clients in the transport, energy, paper and pulp, and sanitation sectors trust Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados’ ‘highly qualified’ team for guidance on the financing and development of major infrastructure and energy projects. The practice also has a strong track record in transactions, including investments and M&A, in regulated sectors, and regularly advises on the structuring and negotiation of project agreements, as well as public bids and regulatory consultations. The ’resilient and dedicated’ team is led by São Paulo-based José Virgilio Lopes Enei, who focuses on project finance, M&A, and PPPs in regulated sectors. With extensive experience in project finance and development and investments in the infrastructure sector, Mauro Bardawil Penteado is a key contact for financial institutions, private equity firms and pension funds. PPPs, administrative law and financial deals are all key areas of expertise for José Ribeiro do Prado Júnior. Alberto Faro is proficient in project finance and construction matters.
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‘Very attentive, timely responses and great quality.’
‘The team is highly qualified and up-to-date on technical and legal matters and is always ready to assist. The main differentiator is the speed with which they respond and the closeness of all the lawyers, including the partners.’
‘Technical knowledge and availability.’
'The team is very resilient and dedicated, which is very helpful in complex projects for complex clients.'
‘Partner Maria Fernanda Soares stands out because she has extensive knowledge of the sector's topics, but also because she understands the client's needs, which avoids rework and generates agility. Maria Fernanda is always available to personally attend to clients when necessary, which sets her apart from many competitors.’
Key clients
- I Squared Capital
- Marlim Azul
- PSP Investments (Public Sector Pension Investment)
- Vinci Partners
- Radar PPP
- Caixa Econômica Federal
- BlueOak Investments Asset
- Oxe Energia
- Enerfin
- Inpasa
- APM Terminals
- New Development Bank - NDB
Work highlights
Advised Rumo S.A. on all stages of the development of a new grain and fertiliser terminal at the Santos Port Complex.
Advised Consórcio do Empreendimento NCPFI-RJ Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário on structuring the legal and contractual framework for the Biotecnologia em Saúde industrial complex, the largest biomedicine production centre in Latin America.
Assisted Rocha Log with negotiating and analysing a commercial agreement with Rumo S.A. for the implementation of Project KM 05, focused on constructing and operating a fertiliser terminal near Paranaguá Port, Paraná.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
Other key lawyers
Mauro Bardawil Penteado; José Prado; Antonio Paulo Kubli Vieira; Rafael Contin; Maria Fernanda Soares; Alberto Faro; Vitor Fernandes de Araujo