Tauil & Chequer Advogados advises on all stages of large-scale infrastructure projects, from initial contract preparation and project financing to construction and operation. The practice leverages its ‘extensive technical knowledge’ to handle capital markets deals and debt restructuring of project finance transactions in particular. The ’sophisticated’ team is led by Alexandre Chequer, who is especially active in oil and gas projects; Bruno Werneck, who is proficient in PPPs, privatisations, concessions and project development; and Eduardo Lima and Luis Montes, who specialise in project finance. Other noteworthy practitioners include Juliana Deguirmendjian, a key contact for administrative and regulatory matters, as well as public finance law, and Anna Gouvea, who focuses on the financing of projects in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Alexandre Arlota, who ‘possesses deep knowledge of construction and operational contracts’, joined from Mattos Filho in January 2025.
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‘The projects and infrastructure team has extensive technical knowledge, especially in the energy area, and always presents well-founded suggestions aligned with the best market practices. The positioning aligned with business objectives helps negotiations and makes them faster, clearer and more objective.’
‘Alexandre Arlota and Pedro Katz are both extremely dedicated, committed and business-oriented.’
‘Tauil & Chequer in association with Mayer Brown is one of the most sophisticated full-service firms in Brazil. They focus primarily on projects and energy, putting them in a league of their own. Being under Mayer Brown’s umbrella also allows them to present international benchmarks and lessons learned from other jurisdictions. Their lawyers are very hands-on and effective, mainly partner Alexandre Arlota, whose hiring was a spectacular move!’
‘Alexandre Arlota is one of the most knowledgeable and seasoned project lawyers in Brazil. He is our first choice for all matters related to project development. Alexandre possesses deep knowledge of construction and operational contracts and is a highly skilled negotiator. His pro-business mindset and practical approach, combined with his undeniable technical expertise, play a crucial role in efficiently developing solutions and successfully navigating complex projects, mainly in the energy market.’
'Luis Montes (Partner) closely monitors transactions, bringing great comfort to discussions. We have achieved successful negotiations thanks to a pro-business, common-sense approach, as well as an unquestionable technical foundation, factors that contribute to developing timely solutions. Beatriz Lavigne has made a difference in our transactions, with a proactive, friendly attitude and unhesitating approach to questioning when faced with suboptimal solutions. She is intelligent and precise in her comments; she is undoubtedly a talent in her field.'
Key clients
- Equipav S.A. Pavimentação, Engenharia e Comércio
- VeoliaServiços AmbientaisLtda
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Enel X
- Bahia Mineração S.A.
- Bahia Ferrovias S.A.
- Vinci Airports SAS
- Patria Investimentos LTDA
- Conasa Infraestrutura S.A.
- Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES
- Generate Capital INC
- CRCC International Investment Group Limited
- Kinea Investimentos
- EPR 2 (joint venture between Equipav and Perfin)
- Grupo Way Brasil
- Rumo S.A.
- New Fortress Energy
- Metrô Rio
- Essentia Energia
- Edge Comercialização
Work highlights
Advised Aegea in connection with its participation in the privatisation process of Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (SABESP).
Advised CCR Rio SP, a subsidiary of CCR and the concessionaire for the Dutra and Rio-Santos highways, on the largest project finance ever conducted in the country for the road sector, with R$10.75bn raised from BNDES.
Advised Kinea Investimentos and Grupo Way Brasil on their participation in the bidding of Rota do Zebu roads, carried out by the National Transportation Agency (ANTT).
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Practice head
Alexandre Chequer; Bruno Werneck; Eduardo Lima; Luis Montes
Other key lawyers
Alexandre Arlota; Juliana Deguirmendjian; Anna Gouvea; Julio Barboz; Beatriz Lavigne; Pedro Katz; Nayara Viana