Thiago Vallandro Flores
With over 20 years of experience, Thiago is the head of the Project Financing, Credit Transactions, Banking Law and Capital Markets practice at Dias Carneiro Advogados since 2010. He stands out for his role in complex financing transactions of different modalities, debt restructuring and M&A deals. His expertise has been recognized by the most prestigious directories in the international legal market, such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and IFLR 1000. The later, has also highlighted his work with major financial institutions and corporate clients in financing and restructuring projects, featuring Thiago as a Highly Regarded Lawyer by clients and peers.
Thiago has also held a position as Chair Officer of the Innovations in Financing Transactions Subcommittee for the Banking Law Committee of the International Bar Association for years, until 2017. Between 2002 and 2003, Thiago worked at Coudert Brothers LLP in Washington, DC (USA), dedicated to financial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects.
Education
- Master of Laws (LL.M. in International Legal Studies), Georgetown University Law Center, United States (2002)
- Specialization in International Law, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS (2001)
- Graduation in Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - PUCRS (1999)
Professional Associations
- Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Seção de São Paulo
- International Bar Association
Publications
- “Project finance in Brazil: more deals, new structures”, coautor, International Financial Law Review. London, 2011.
- “Project bonds: the next best thing”, coautor, International Financial Law Review. London, 2012.
- “Alternatives for infrastructure financing in Brazil”, coautor. Banking Law News – Newsletter of the International Bar Association, Legal Practice Division. London, 2013.
- “Project financing in Brazil and step-in rights”, coautor. Banking Law News – Newsletter of the International Bar Association, Legal Practice Division. London, 2016