Lefosse and Veirano advise on Transnorte Energia–Caixa financing
Lefosse advised Transnorte Energia, on its capacity as borrower, and Alupar Investimentos, Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras – Eletrobras and Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil – Eletronorte, in their capacity as shareholders and guarantors, on the negotiation of a long-term financing with Caixa Econômica Federal which was advised by Veirano Advogados.
The transaction value was BRL 1,7 billion. This loan is secured by a fiduciary assignment of shares issued by Transnorte Energia, a fiduciary assignment of certain receivables and corporate guarantees from Alupar, Eletrobras and Eletronorte. Funds will be used to implement and operate Transnorte Energia, one of the largest power transmission lines in the country (721 km long), which crosses a large part of the Amazon.
Lefosse advised Transnorte Energia and relied on partner Miriam Signor (pictured left) and associates João Villa, Murilo Rego.
Veriano Advogados advised Caixa Econômica Federal and relied on partners Ana Carolina Baretto (pictured right), Daniel Engel and Alberto Büll, senior associate Reginaldo Sorrenti, counsel Elisa Rezende and junior associate João Vitor Oliveira.
In-house counsel list
Alupar: Silvia Villas Boas
Eletrobras: Isabella Mendes Sagueshima Rodriguez
Transnorte Energia: Renan Alcaras Macedo.
