Infrastructure and Ports
Infrastructure and the port sector in Brazil are crucial for the development of domestic and international trade. Our multidisciplinary team offers specialised legal counsel covering the diverse regulatory and contractual nuances of this sector, assisting companies in managing risks and optimising projects in an efficient and sustainable manner.
We work on large-scale projects involving public concessions, public procurement, and financing agreements, always focusing on ensuring the legal viability and security of the enterprises.
Our core services include:
- Structuring of PPP and concession agreements: Advising on the structuring and negotiation of concession agreements, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and public infrastructure projects.
- Infrastructure project finance: Consultancy in financing transactions for infrastructure and logistics projects, including the analysis of public and private financing alternatives.
- Risk management and legal auditing: Identifying and mitigating legal risks in major infrastructure projects, focusing on regulatory and safety compliance.
- Infrastructure litigation and dispute resolution: Representation in litigation involving contractual matters, regulatory issues, and disputes over public concessions and construction contracts.
- Competition/Antitrust: Preventive counsel to avoid anti-competitive practices, such as price-fixing agreements or abuses of economic power.
- Environmental licensing and regulation in infrastructure: Consultancy on environmental licensing for major infrastructure projects and guidance on compliance with environmental laws.