Operating across oil and gas, offshore, sanitation, energy and data centres, Cescon Barrieu fields a multidisciplinary projects and infrastructure practice with notable strength in project finance, development and complex transactions. The team is known for delivering integrated solutions across regulated and capital-intensive sectors. Maurício Teixeira dos Santos leads on project finance and divestments, while Rafael Baleroni focuses on energy and offshore mandates. Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil and Alexandra Costa strengthen the regulatory and financing bench.
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- The firm stands out for its strongly client-oriented approach, focusing on a deep understanding of client needs and delivering efficient, personalized solutions aligned with their strategic objectives. The team is characterized by a high degree of partnership with clients, maintaining close, transparent, and readily available communication, which contributes to a positive relationship. The quality of service provided combines technical expertise, practical experience, and high professional standards. Team members demonstrate a strong commitment to the projects they undertake, acting with dedication, agility, and responsibility, always attentive to detail and the impact of the proposed solutions. One of the firm's main differentiators in the national legal market lies precisely in this collaborative and results-oriented approach. More than providing traditional legal services, the team positions itself as a strategic partner, anticipating risks, proposing solutions, and actively contributing to decision-making. Compared to other firms, the difference lies precisely in the combination of close client relationships, high technical standards, and a strong commitment to results, guaranteeing a differentiated and highly satisfactory experience in the provision of legal services.
- Among the partners, Eduardo Lanna stands out as a partner with experience and consolidated leadership. His discussions were conducted in a complex scenario, providing us with security and clarity, and his close collaboration with the client added value to strategic decisions.
- In addition to extensive technical knowledge in the field, the team is able to explore other segments and present options, within the limits of the law and regulations, in order to best serve the client. Fast and efficient service and a highly qualified team.
- In the area of projects and infrastructure, the firm stands out with excellent professionals. The firm operates nationally and stays up-to-date on the main topics related to infrastructure projects in Brazil.
Key clients
- Yinson Production Offshore
- BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
- Estado da Bahia
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Lumina Capital Management
- Group Gás Verde
- KPMG
Work highlights
Advised Yinson Production Offshore on US$ 1.168 billion project financing of FPSO Maria Quiteria through international project bond issuance.
Advised BNDES on structuring private sector participation in public sanitation services across 48 municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte.
Advised Estado da Bahia on enhancing governance and efficiency of its PPP program, including development of a comprehensive PPP Manual for public officials.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos; Rafael Baleroni
Other key lawyers
Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil; Alexandra Costa