Brazil

Since its inception in 1987, Lefosse Advogados has established itself as a premier full-service law firm in Brazil, with prominent offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The firm delivers integrated legal solutions across Banking, Capital Markets, Investment Funds, M&A, Project Finance, and Restructuring. It advises on cross-border financings, public and private offerings, fund structuring, and high-stakes corporate transactions with precision and regulatory expertise. Its team supports large-scale infrastructure projects and complex reorganizations, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and closing certainty. Recognized for technical excellence and market insight, Lefosse provides strategic, efficient solutions for clients in Brazil and internationally. 

Highlights

Lefosse Advogados advised on strategic energy sector transactions in Brazil during 2024. The firm represented EDF Norte Fluminense in negotiating a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding with an EPC contractor for infrastructure works on transmission lines across multiple states, as part of ANEEL’s bidding process. This engagement required meticulous structuring of preliminary agreements and review of concession terms to ensure compliance and risk allocation. Additionally, Lefosse advised Energisa Soluções on amending a major EPC contract for an electrical substation project, integrating new obligations and price adjustments while preserving contractual balance. These transactions highlight Lefosse’s expertise in complex contractual frameworks and its ability to deliver innovative solutions for critical energy infrastructure projects in Brazil. 

Key Clients

China Three Gorges Brasil Energia, EDF Norte Fluminense, Energisa Soluções, Pax Investimentos em Aeroportos and Raízen Power 

Testimonials

“Diligent, always available, responsibility to defend the interests of our bank.”(Project finance client)