Brazil

Stocche Forbes is a full-service law firm guiding both Brazilian and international entities across all economic sectors in Brazil. The firm’s adept teams are well-prepared to tackle the most intricate and sophisticated legal challenges affecting their clients’ operations. Renowned for their unwavering commitment to ethical standards, Stocche Forbes prides itself on collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork, proactive strategies, and a relentless drive to deliver results that truly enhance client value.

Highlights

Stocche Forbes represented Origem Energia in their issuance of BRL 1.75 billion in debentures. The firm expertly structured the transaction as a mezzanine financing with the issuance featuring an extensive project finance collateral package, including an innovative “springing lien” mechanism, with eight contracts covering shares, receivables, equipment, inventory, concession rights, and assets of the Alagoas Cluster. Additionally, it includes security interests over dividends from all controlled entities and hedging transactions.

Key Clients

Banco Itaú, Banco BTG Pactual, XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários, Aegea Group, Aligned Energy Holdings, Banco BTG Pactual, Banco Itaú, Hapvida Participações e Investimentos, Copel Group, Minerva

Testimonials

“The main merits of the firm are technical expertise, understanding of the client's business, and above all, availability.” (M&A)

“Very experienced team, client service was way beyond the other firms we work with. Time of response was immediate in most of the cases. The firm is also very business oriented, the points discussed in the various deals were always the most material. Firm deeply understands the maker and the DNA of our company, proposing innovative and creative solutions to all matters.” (Project finance)