Stocche Forbes Advogados draws on its ‘in-depth knowledge of transactions and applicable Brazilian legislation’ to advise on major project financing in the energy and, increasingly, sanitation sectors. The team also handles project development, especially in the transport sector. The department is led by Frederico Moura, based in Rio de Janeiro, and Bruno Gandolfo, in São Paulo, both of whom act for financial institutions and sponsors in complex infrastructure deals. Project finance specialists Guilherme Forbes, Marco Saliba and Laercio Munechika are other key figures in the department. Ana Clara Viola, who is experienced in the structuring and implementation of energy, mining, transport and sanitation projects, was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Partner Marco Saliba is extremely technically competent and easy to deal with, always available and with a holistic vision that greatly helps the company.'
- 'Partner Bruno Gandolfo, known for his strong business acumen and leadership, leads the team with a focus on sophisticated solutions tailored to client needs. Yves Dutra complements this with precise, agile, and committed performance, enhancing delivery through consistency and close client engagement. The team is distinguished by its collaborative culture, smart use of technology, and data-driven management.'
Key clients
- Equatorial Energia S.A. New Fortress Energy Inc Eletrobras S.A. Engie Brasil Energia S.A. Energisa S.A. PetroRio S.A. Origem Energia S.A. Enauta Participações S.A. Qair Brasil Auren Energia S.A. Echoenergia S.A. Elera Renováveis S.A. EDF EN do Brasil Participações Ltda. Galp Energia Brasil S.A. GreenYellow do Brasil Energia Voltalia Energia do Brasil Ltda. Eneva S.A. Sterlite Power Vibra Energia S.A. Compass Gás e Energia S.A. Acelen Energia Renovavel S.A. Atlas Energia Renovável do Brasil S.A. Scatec Brasil Renovaveis Ltda. Trina Solar Genco Energia Ltda Athon Energia S.A. GNA - Gás Natural Açu S.A. Prumo Logística S.A. Aegea S.A. Saneamento Ambiental Águas do Brasil S.A. – SAAB Iguá Saneamento S.A. BRK Ambiental S.A. Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (Sabesp) Ocyan S.A. Forsea S.A. Terna Plus S.R.L. Embraport – Empresa Brasileira de Terminais Portuários S.A. Metro BH S.A. (Comporte Group) Vale S.A. VLI Multimodal S.A. CYMI do Brasil – Projetos e Serviços Ltda. Élis Energia (Infraestrutura Brasil Holding XXV S.A., Pátria Group) Vast do Brasil LTDA. Mineração Morro do Ipê Porto Do Açu Operações S.A. Geriba Investimentos Ltda. OAK View Group TIC Trens S.A. Rocha Terminais Portuários e Logística S.A. CCR S.A. Grupo EPR Patria Investments EIG Partners Vinci Partners Prisma Capital Lumina Capital Kinea Investimentos Valora Investimentos Navi Capital Jive Asset Management Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec – CDPQ GIC Private Limited Perfin Investimentos Ltda. IDB - Inter-American Development Bank New Development Bank Proparco - Groupe Agence Française de Développement BNDES – Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social Itaú BBA S.A. Banco BTG Pactual S.A Banco (Santander) Brasil S.A. Banco do Brasil S.A. Banco Bradesco BBI S.A Banco Safra S.A. XP Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. Banco ABC Brasil S.A. Banco J.P. Morgan S.A. Goldman Sachs Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A. UBS BB Investment Banking BR Partners Banco de Investimento
Work highlights
Advised Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras – Eletrobras on the first transaction issued under Brazil’s Law 14,801/24, which provides certain tax incentives designed to attract foreign investment in Brazilian infrastructure projects in the total amount of $750m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Frederico Moura; Bruno Gandolfo
Other key lawyers
Guilherme Forbes; Marco Saliba; Laercio Munechika; Ana Clara Viola; Yves Dutra