Two firms advise on the acquisition of ECB by Mota-Engil

Trench Rossi Watanabe and Freitas Ferraz advised on the transaction consisted in the acquisition, by potuguese group Mota-Engil, of additional shares of Empresa Construtora Brasil (ECB), a prominent and long-standing player in the construction and infrastructure sector.

This transaction marks the consolidation of Mota-Engil’s control over ECB, transitioning from shared control with Brazilian business partners to exclusive control.

This strategic move reinforces Mota-Engil’s position in the construction and infrastructure market, aligning with its broader objectives of international market expansion and strengthening its presence in Brazil, a key market within its global portfolio.

Trench Rossi Watanabe advised the buyer and relied on partners Francisco Negrão (pictured left) and Gabriela Bezerra-Fischer (pictured center); associates Adam Milgrom and Caroline Franca.

Freitas Ferraz Advogados advised the sellers and relied on partner Bernardo Freitas (pictured right) and associates Rodrigo Amaral, Pedro Vidigal and Paula Mello.