A major player in complex infrastructure mandates, Tauil & Chequer Advogados advises across oil and gas, sanitation, transport, energy and urban mobility projects. The team is known for its strength in EPC contracts, privatisations, PPPs and project finance. Alexandre Chequer leads on global energy and infrastructure development, and Bruno Werneck focuses on projects and concessions. Both Juliana Deguirmendjian and Julio Barboza advise on regulatory and public law, while Alexandre Arlota handles strategic contracts.
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Testimonials
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- The firm has extensive experience with complex issues, and the team has a strong ability to understand external and political scenarios.
- The TCMB office is always up-to-date on relevant areas, demonstrating extensive knowledge and firmness in its legal positions.
- The firm has proven itself to be one of the leading companies in the DCM market in Brazil, especially in the infrastructure sector.
- The expertise of partners Bruno Salzano and Alexandre Arlota in the electricity sector, with many years of experience focused exclusively on the area, is a key factor in the success of transactions. This is further enhanced by the support of top-tier associates, such as Pedro Katz. Their combined experience has led them through the most important transactions and discussions in the sector, providing clients with complete security and predictability. We have utilized this expertise for our most recent deals involving project development, construction and operation contracts, as well as M&A transactions and partnership projects with other players.
- Alexander Arlota: Alexander is one of the most practical and efficient lawyers I have worked with. He has a unique ability to navigate sensitive situations effectively while still achieving the client’s objectives. Highly recommended.
- The Mayer Brown team brings deep, specialised expertise across a range of sectors. The team we worked with did an excellent job of integrating that knowledge to address complex issues in a coordinated, practical, and effective manner.
Key clients
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Kinea Investimentos
- Grupo Way Brasil
- BNDES - National Bank for Economic and Social Development
- Rumo S.A
- Concessão Metroviária do Rio de Janeiro S.A.
- EPR 2 Participações S.A.
- Alemoa S.A. Imóveis e Participações
- Patria Investments
- Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento - BID
- Quantum do Brasil
- Eletrobras
- Eneva
- Enel
- Engie
- Rio Energy
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Yara Brasil Fertilizantes
- Vallourec
- New Fortress Energy
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
Alexandre Chequer; Bruno Werneck
Other key lawyers
Juliana Deguirmendjian; Julio Barboza; Alexandre Arlota