International law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Banco do Brasil SA, one of the largest banks in Latin America, in issuing US$1 billion in senior debt through Euro Medium Term Note Program.

The bond has a term of 7 years and yield of 4.7% per year.

This issue represents the return of Brazilian majority state-owned financial institution Banco do Brasil to the international debt market after three years.

The Hogan Lovells team was led by partners Evan Koster, who is based in New York, and Isabel Costa Carvalho in São Paulo. Other team members include counsel David Tyler, associate Kristy Tholanikunnel, visiting international attorney Renato Villaca Di Dio in New York, and associates Rodrigo Paes de Barrosand Paula Pagani in São Paulo.