Dias Carneiro Advogados, led by partner Thiago Vallando Flores and his team, played a key role in structuring and executing CAF’s (Development Bank of Latin America) $297 million loan. This landmark transaction marked CAF’s first loan to a Brazilian cooperative lender and its inaugural collaboration with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), representing Sicredi’s largest international fundraising to date. The significance of this operation was internationally recognized with the prestigious “Impact Initiative of the Year – Latin America and the Caribbean 2024” award by Environmental Finance. With the participation of prominent institutions such as BNP Paribas, Banco Finantia, Eco.business Fund, and SMBC, the transaction aligns with CAF’s private sector strategy to diversify financial offerings and channel third-party resources across the region. Our team is proud to have supported this groundbreaking initiative, reaffirming our commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions and outstanding results for our clients.
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