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04 May 2026

Arnold & Porter Advises Brazil on Historic €5 Billion Global Bond — Largest Ever and First Euro Issuance Since 2014

"Arnold & Porter advised the Federative Republic of Brazil on a landmark €5 billion global bond offering that closed on April 23, 2026. The deal — the largest international bond issuance in Brazil’s history and the country’s first euro‑denominated bond since 2014 — comprised three tranches: €2.0 billion 4.000% due 2030, €1.5 billion 4.875% due 2033, and €1.5 billion 5.500% due 2036, all listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market. The firm’s team was led by partner Greg Harrington with counsel Carlos Pelaez, senior associate Mateo Morris, associate Remila Jasharllari, and assistance from visiting Brazilian attorney Bruno Woicik. Arnold & Porter regularly advises Brazil on sovereign financings, including several 2025–2026 bond offerings."

Arnold & Porter advised the Federative Republic of Brazil on the transaction. The transaction was a landmark €5 billion global bond offering that closed on April 23, 2026 — Brazil’s largest international bond issuance and its first euro-denominated offering since 2014. The offering comprised three tranches: €2.0 billion 4.000% Global Bonds due 2030, €1.5 billion 4.875% Global Bonds due 2033, and €1.5 billion 5.500% Global Bonds due 2036; all three series were listed on the London Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on its International Securities Market. Lawyers on the Arnold & Porter team (seniority as stated in the press release; the firm is noted to regularly advise Brazil on sovereign financings): Greg Harrington — partner; Carlos Pelaez — counsel; Mateo Morris — senior associate; Remila Jasharllari — associate; Bruno Woicik — visiting attorney from Brazil (admitted to practice only in Brazil and not engaged in the practice of law in any U.S. jurisdiction).
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