Overview
Our lawyers are well-known for their ability to structure and close deals, especially those that involve debt restructuring and the issuance of securities. We assist clients during all phases of the transaction: from identifying the best structure—with special attention to the corporate, tax and financial aspects involved—to negotiating, drafting and revising all the documents required by the deal, including the ones related to the guarantees. We advise on the structuring of public offers of securities in the Brazilian and international markets, the regulatory matters concerning the domestic financial and capital markets, and the planning and executing of both foreign investments into Brazil and Brazilian investments abroad.
Recognition
The Legal 500 2024
Clients benefit from the firm’s association with Mayer Brown and the team’s ‘excellent international relations’. Practice head Eduardo Lima handles a mix of regulatory and transactional matters, including project finance, asset-based loans and structure trade finance. Luis Montes, a ‘skilled negotiator‘, stands out for his experience in the financing of energy and infrastructure projects. Priscilla Santos is also well regarded, especially for her work for investment funds and fintech companies.
"Complete firm with excellent international relations."
"The firm helped us with several debt renegotiations and restructurings. Complex cases that were very well managed by the team."
Chambers Brazil 2023
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is regularly called upon to provide counsel on complex cross-border mandates, with particular prowess in the financing and negotiation of debts relating to projects. The team is also skilled in assisting with export prepayment deals, as well as innovative transactions such as those related to subscription financing. Its enviable client portfolio comprises key domestic and international financial institutions.
"They have seasoned counsel with a long trajectory working with transactions, which enable creative solutions to solve complex matters."
"The entire team is extremely qualified, with great ability to deal with business demands and propose solutions and innovations for the growth of its clients."
Latin Lawyer 250 2023
Tauil & Chequer’s banking and finance practice is broad, with a steady stream of financing and capital markets work.
