Eduardo Lima

Eduardo has more than 25 years' experience in completing domestic and cross-border financing transactions. He represents financial institutions, corporate clients, multilateral organizations, equity sponsors and private equity houses on complex financing transactions, banking regulatory and related matters, including structured finance deals, project financings, acquisition financings, syndicated and bilateral loans, margin loans, private equity and hedge fund financings, out-of-court debt restructurings, trade financings, supplier financings, receivables purchases and non-performing loan (NPL) transactions.

Often working across multiple jurisdictions, Eduardo has advised on high-profile cross border finance transactions in a wide range of sectors, including energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Named by Chambers Brazil and Global: Banking & Finance and Projects (2007 through 2023), The Legal 500 Latin America, IFLR, Latin Lawyer 250 and Who’s Who Legal Brazil and Global, Eduardo has led on some of the most innovative financing deals of recent years.

Prior to joining the Firm, Eduardo was a partner at another leading international law firm, practicing in the São Paulo and New York offices.

• Advised Itau Unibanco S.A., acting as borrower, in connection with a US$400 million loan from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, for the purpose of financing small and medium enterprises in Brazil.
• Advised GE Capital as a credit supporter for the Porto de Sergipe I liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant arranged by Centrais Elétricas de Sergipe (CELSE). The project raised approximately US$1.46 billion through bond buyers and multilateral lenders. According to the LatinFinance, “Celse’s innovative approach, which also includes a bond guarantee from the Swiss export credit agency SERV, has earned the power company the awards.”

• Eduardo Lima is often seen active on transactional matters, including project and acquisition finance. He also is able to advise clients on regulatory banking mandates. A Client said "He has strong technical skills, vast experience locally and abroad, and is always anticipating issues." And "I only had good experiences with him. His support and insights made our deal much easier." Ranked as Band 2 for Banking & Finance in Chambers Brazil, 2022
• Eduardo Lima is particularly highly rated for his longstanding experience in project financing operations, especially advising banks, as well as in equity acquisitions. Clients comment “Eduardo is very skilled. His technical and market experiences are very strong." And “Eduardo gave us strong support on all subjects throughout the negotiation, being very assertive and constructive." And "Deep understanding and remarkable legal knowledge." Ranked as Band 2 for Projects in Chambers Brazil, 2022
• Ranked as Highly Regarded for Banking and Project Finance in IFLR, 2022
• Ranked as Thought Leader for Banking & Finance in LACCA, 2022
• Ranked as Recommended for Project Finance in Who's Who Legal, 2022
• A market commentator considers co-head of department Eduardo Lima "a great lawyer who is a fantastic counterpart due to his great negotiation skills." A happy client highlights him for "his business-oriented approach and ability to think out of the box," adding: "He is always available and proactive." Another client adds: "He is attentive to clients' needs and works collaboratively to provide the best solution. He is also quick to deliver while upholding the highest standard of work." Ranked as Band 2 for Projects in Chambers Brazil and Chambers Global, 2021
• "I instruct him with a range of banking transactions, in particular project finance deals. He is practical, business-oriented and extremely available," and another adds: "Eduardo has excellent communication skills; in face-to-face meetings representing banks, he takes the lead and clarifies every clause and its alterations." A commentator further says: "He is very sensible and calm when negotiating complex deals." Ranked as Band 3 for Banking & Finance in Chambers Brazil and Chambers Global, 2021
• Ranked as Excellent for Projects in Leaders League, 2021
• Ranked as Highly Recommended for Banking & Finance in Leaders League, 2021
• Ranked as Highly Regarded for Banking and Project Finance in IFLR , 2021
• Ranked as Thought Leader for Banking & Finance in LACCA, 2021
• Ranked as Recommended for Project Finance in Who's Who Legal, 2021
• Respected co-head of department Eduardo Lima boasts considerable prowess representing major financial institutions and corporate players in the financing of high-value greenfield projects connected to the power and oil and gas sectors. He is equipped to assist with both banking and capital markets deals and remains active dealing with sizeable infrastructure debentures offerings. A client reports: "We have worked with him on many transactions and he has demonstrated himself to be a very talented finance lawyer," while another source adds that "he is very detail-oriented, which is great in complex transactions." Ranked as Band 2 for Projects in Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global, 2020
• "Charismatic and available partner" Eduardo Lima is recognized by leading financial institutions and corporate borrowers for his skilled assistance within the sector. "He specializes in financing in general and he particularly stands out in transactions related to projects," reports one client, while another comments: "When dealing with debt restructuring, Eduardo is able to see the bigger picture and present various solutions to lenders." – Ranked as Band 3 for Banking & Finance in Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global, 2020
• Ranked as Excellent for Projects in Leaders League, 2020
• Ranked as Highly Recommended for Banking & Finance in Leaders League, 2020
• Ranked as Leading Individual for Projects and Banking & Finance in Latin Lawyer 250, 2020
• Ranked as Highly Regarded for Banking and Project Finance in IFLR, 2020
• Ranked as Approved and Thought Leader for Banking & Finance in LACCA, 2020
• Ranked as Recommended for Project Finance in Who's Who Legal, 2020
• Well-regarded partner Eduardo Lima is described by one source as "a great lawyer who is focused in the oil and gas field," while another commentator appreciates that "he is a very calm and prudent lawyer." Lima is recognised in the projects sphere for his long-standing expertise providing advice to sponsors, lenders and government agencies in connection with the financing and development of infrastructure and energy projects, including railways, ports, airports and power plants. - Ranked as Band 2 for Projects in Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global, 2019
• Head of department Eduardo Lima is well qualified to assist multilateral financial institutions with complex debt restructuring matters and project finance. Market commentators point out his solid knowledge in the infrastructure and oil and gas sectors. Ranked as Band 3 for Banking & Finance in Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global, 2019
• Ranked as Excellent for Projects in Leaders League, 2019
• Ranked as Highly Recommended for Banking & Finance in Leaders League, 2019
• Practice head Eduardo Lima, who is held in high regard by both clients and peers for his proactive approach and commitment. – Ranked as Leading Individual for Projects in Latin Lawyer 250, 2019
• Ranked as Leading Individual for Banking & Finance in Latin Lawyer 250, 2019
• Ranked as Highly Regarded for Banking and Project Finance in IFLR, 2019
• Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown has extensive international ties and regularly acts on large infrastructure and construction projects. The ‘agile’ and ‘supportive’ Eduardo Lima is recommended. Ranked for Projects in The Legal 500, 2019
• Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown regularly advises syndicated lenders on loans to Brazilian companies, and is experienced in cross-border financings. Eduardo Lima is the name to note. Ranked for Banking & Finance in The Legal 500, 2019
• Ranked as Approved and Thought Leader for Banking & Finance in LACCA, 2019
• Ranked as Recommended for Project Finance in Who's Who Legal, 2019
• Ranked as Highly Regarded for Banking and Project Finance in IFLR , 2018