Firms To Watch: Electricity (and renewable energy)

The highly regarded David Waltenberg left Siqueira Castro – Advogados in October 2022 to rejoin Advocacia Waltenberg, a boutique power sector firm he established more than two decades ago.
Braz, Coelho, Campos, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados showcases particular strength in hydroelectric, solar, thermoelectric and wind power generation. M&A, financing and dispute resolution are all areas of activity for the team coordinated by Rafael Véras De Freitas and Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro in Rio de Janeiro, and Felipe Henrique Braz in Curitiba.
In a move to strengthen its presence in the energy market, L.O. Baptista Advogados incorporated Brasilia-based energy boutique Reis Gomes Advogados in September 2022, making Henrique Reis and Victor Gomes the names to note in the team for administrative proceedings, and regulatory and commercial matters, respectively.
Established in 2020 by senior associate Marvin Menezes, Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados‘ power department has continued to attract instructions from domestic and foreign clients alike. The team stands out for its solid experience in thermoelectric plants, distributed generation and self-production projects.

Electricity (and renewable energy) in Brazil

ASBZ Advogados

With the ability to act for clients across the entire spectrum of power matters, ASBZ Advogados is a particularly strong force in administrative proceedings and litigation, where it acts on behalf of a variety of companies from the generation, transmission, distribution and trading segments, as well as large consumers. Rafael Janiques, who ‘stands out for his technical knowledge‘, oversees the practice with Daniel Ribeiro do Valle. Associate Bianca Wolf Garzon Duffles has a strong background in litigation involving the energy sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Ribeiro do Valle; Rafael Janiques


Les références

‘The active participation of partners and senior lawyers is the firm’s high point, in addition to its ability to deal with the electricity sector in an outstanding way.’

‘Team of excellence, with high availability.’

‘Rafael Janiques and Daniel Ribeiro do Valle are recommended.’

Principaux clients

Siemens Energy


Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista – CTEEP (ISA CTEEP)


EDP Energias do Brasil


Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica – ABRATE


MEZ Energia e Participações


AMBEV


Echoenergia Participações


Grupo Pão de Açúcar – GPA


Exus Partner Holding


Furnas Centrais Elétricas


CPFL Transmissão


Companhia de Geração e Transmissão do Sul do Brasil – Eletrosul


CHESF – Companhia Hidro Elétrica do São Francisco


Eneva


Newave Geração de Energia


Interligação Elétrica Ivaí


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for ABRATE in administrative proceedings involving the renewal of transmission concessions.
  • Representing CPFL Transmissão in two lawsuits discussing amounts paid by the national treasury involving the extension renewal of transmission concessions.
  • Representing transmission company CTEEP in four administrative proceedings.

Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper

Covering both conventional and renewable sources, Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper undertakes a variety of work in the electricity sector, but is perhaps best known for its involvement in the structuring and negotiation of PPAs, distributed generation structures, tender procedures and M&A transactions involving power assets. Led by Fabiano Gallo, who excels in net metering and self-production projects, the team also includes Marcelo Frazão, who routinely advises on contractual issues related to hydro, wind and solar power, and Alexandre Calmon.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fabiano Gallo


Principaux clients

Statkraft Energias Renováveis


Eneva


Gemini Energy


Neoenergia


Rio Alto Energia


Scatec Solar


General Electric Company


Banco Santander (Brasil)


Ab Inbev


Grupo Ultra/Ipiranga


Amazon Web Services (Aws)


Arlanxeo


Faro Energy


Pivô Desenvolvimento Imobiliário


Votorantim Geração De Energia


Barra Energia


Solaredge


Urca Energia


Soenergy


Canadian Solar


Nebras Power Limited


Cobra Group


EN.IT


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Eneva on the acquisition of CELSEPAR and CEBARRA.
  • Advised Grafito Fundo de Investimento em Participações Infraestrutura (Grafito FIP-IE) on the acquisition of Usina Termoelétrica Pampa Sul by Grafito FIP-IE and Perfin.
  • Assisting EN.IT in the structuring of the 800MW wind farm project in Rio Grande do Sul with the purpose of generating green energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia.

Cescon Barrieu

The ‘dedicated and competent team‘ at Cescon Barrieu is regularly engaged by clients from the generation, transmission, distribution and power trading segments, which seek advice on all manner of issues pertaining to the electricity sector, including M&A, capital markets, tax, litigation and regulatory issues. The group is well versed in the development of joint ventures for distributed generation projects, and often handles self-production mandates on both the generator and consumer side. Founding partner Maurício Teixeira dos Santos maintains a comprehensive practice covering the full array of matters that arise in power projects, with a special focus on renewables and energy transmission. He jointly heads the practice with Alexandre Leal Ribeiro Leite, whose ‘deep knowledge of the electricity sector‘ is rated by clients; Leite takes the lead on regulatory work, and is also active in project finance and development. M&A involving power assets is an area of expertise for Eduardo Lanna.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maurício Santos; Alexandre Leite


Les références

‘Dedicated and competent team, with extensive knowledge of the electricity sector.’

‘Alexandre Leite is an extremely competent professional with deep knowledge of the electricity sector. He has a mindset directed towards practical problem-solving and is always available to help in various matters.’

‘Always available and very dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the cases presented. Mauricio Santos and Eduardo Lana are recommended.’

Principaux clients

Enel X Brasil


Copel – Companhia Paranaense de Energia


AES Brasil Energia


Enel Brasil


Helexia


Neoenergia


Equatorial Energia


Banco BTG Pactual


EDP Energias do Brasil


Banco Santander (Brasil)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Kinea as the investor on the financing of a solar power plant held by Usina deEnergia Fotovoltaica Coromandel (Perfin Group) to enable the infrastructure project of Coromandel Power Plants.
  • Assisted Copel Geração e Transmissão in the acquisition of wind power plants SPVs from EDP Renováveis Brasil.
  • Advised AES Brasil Energia on the acquisition of all the shares representing the capital stock of 17 special purpose vehicles organised in three wind complexes, Ventos do Araripe, Caetés and Cassino.

Demarest Advogados

The well-rounded energy and natural resources practice at Demarest Advogados provides ‘outstanding services‘ in the structuring of projects, layered regulatory matters and litigation in the electricity sector. The team of ‘highly qualified professionals‘ is well versed in big-ticket M&A and in the development of generation, distribution and transmission projects, and is also prepared to advise clients on the implementation of self-production and distributed generation structures. Singled out for her ‘distinct sectorial knowledge‘, Rosi Costa Barros steers the team in an array of transactional and regulatory matters related to the power segment. Thaís Tarelho focuses on litigation and non-contentious matters involving power companies. Guilherme Pahl is no longer at the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rosi Costa Barros


Les références

‘Outstanding services provided, meeting all expectations regarding knowledge of related topics and diligence in identifying risks and opportunities in the businesses and contracts evaluated.’

‘Rosi Costa Barros: distinct sectorial knowledge, and great interpersonal relationship with the client.’

‘The work developed by the team is of the highest quality, explained by the documents produced, which always address all aspects involving the subject in question.’

Principaux clients

Engie Brasil Energia


Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica – CCEE


Âmbar Energia


Rubi Energia


Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio – CBA


Energia Sustentável do Brasil – ESBR


Cobra Energia


Companhia Hidrelétrica de Teles Pires


Energética Água de Pedra


CPFL Energia


CERAN – Companhia Energética Rio das Antas


Foz do Chapecó Energia


BAESA – Baesa Energética


ENERCAN – Campos Novos Energia


Quantum (Brookfield)


Aurora Energia


Gold Energia


CTEEP – Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista


Equinor Energy do Brasil


Heineken – HNK BR Indústria de Bebidas


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising AEGEA Saneamento on the structuring and implementation of a self-generation power project to supply power to its operational units (sanitation concessionaires).
  • Advised the partners of Vista Alegre on the negotiations for the sale of the totality of its equity interest in Vista Alegre and fourteen of its subsidiaries to Atlas Brasil Energia Holding 3.
  • Advising Navi on partnership agreements with several players for future investments in the development of distributed generation projects.

Dias Carneiro Advogados

Dias Carneiro Advogados is a popular choice for conventional and renewable power companies looking for advice on a variety of transactional, commercial and regulatory issues. Singled out for its experience in agreements for the supply, installation and operation of wind turbines, the practice is also well placed to assist in project finance and development, M&A and commercial contracts covering hydro, thermal and solar energy, distributed generation, and transmission. Specialised in public law, anti-corruption and corporate law, Ricardo Sanches routinely acts for domestic and international clients in relation to project finance, public procurement and regulatory matters pertaining to the Brazilian electricity sector. He oversees the team with Thiago Vallandro Flores, who is proficient in M&A and financing transactions. Paulo Leme is another name to note for transactional work in this space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ricardo Sanches; Thiago Vallandro Flores


Les références

‘The energy team is extremely competent and specialised. They helped us structure the financing of a truly innovative project in the market. Dias Carneiro is a great firm that we have recommended to many of our clients in the energy and natural resources field. It has a very transparent and efficient billing policy, which makes us very comfortable working with them.’

‘Thiago Flores is very committed and involved in the projects. He has a lot of knowledge of the market and values the quality of the services provided.’

Principaux clients

Biosev


EDP Renováveis Brasil


Inter-American Development Bank


Inter-American Investment Corporation


Trina Solar


Vestas Wind Power


Vestas Power Development


Voltalia Group


International Finance Corporation


DNB Bank ASA


Eólica Araruna


Ybytu Empreendimentos de Energia


Albioma Participações do Brasil


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted IDB and IDB Invest on the granting of a $243m loan facility to a company incorporated under the laws of Brazil, to be ultimately controlled by Equinor New Energy, Hydro Rein Invest and Scatec.
  • Assisted Albioma in the acquisition of six operational companies held by GreenYellow, active in the photovoltaic energy sector in the southeast, northeast and central Brazil.

Edelstein Advogados

Praised for its in-depth knowledge of the electricity market, boutique Edelstein Advogados is entirely dedicated to the energy and natural resources sectors. Clients from across all power segments turn to the firm for assistance in tenders, regulatory matters and administrative proceedings before the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), the Electric Trading Chamber (CCEE) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The team is skilled in the structuring of generation projects for trading in the regulated and free market, and is also well versed in self-production matters involving conventional and renewable sources. In São Paulo, André Edelstein, who possesses over two decades of experience in the energy sector, jointly leads the team with Ana Clara Toledo Brito, whose ‘excellent knowledge of Brazilian energy legislation’ is noted by clients. Fellow co-head Gabriel Faria Bernardes is based in San Francisco. Other key individuals include João Paulo Gusmão in Brasília and Rodrigo Rodi, who is based in the São Paulo office.

Responsables de la pratique:

André Edelstein; Ana Clara Toledo Brito; Gabriel Faria Bernardes


Les références

‘The Edelstein team has in-depth knowledge of legal issues regarding energy in Brazil. They come up with new approaches to solve problems in a bolder way.’

‘André Edelstein: he is always up-to-date with news and trends that impact the energy sector in Brazil.’

‘Ana Clara Britto: In addition to her excellent knowledge of Brazilian energy legislation, she has a very good and agile research capacity, which allows her to carry out correlations and applications that are truly innovative and assertive.’

Principaux clients

European Energy


Raízen Energia


Órigo Energia


EDP São Paulo Distribuição de Energia


Ômega Energia


Micropower Energia


Cobra Brasil Serviços, Comunicações e Energia


Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica (ABSOLAR)


Cloud HQ


EDP Renováveis Brasil


Aliansce Sonae Shopping Centers


Equinox Gold


Sterlite Power


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional – CSN


InterCement Brasil


2W Energia


Matrix Comercializadora de Energia Elétrica


GD Sun


Copérnico Energias Renováveis


Delta Indústria Cerâmica


Fotowatio Renewable Ventures


Associação Brasileira de Geração de Energia Limpa – ABRAGEL


Nebras Power


Cargill


EDF EN do Brasil


ENC Energy


Proton Energy


Associação Paulista das Cerâmicas de Revestimento (ASPACER)


Rhodia Brasil


Ibereólica Renováveis do Brasil


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Órigo Energia on obtaining the recognition by ANEEL of the legal compliance of the structuring of various distributed generation projects.
  • Assisted ABSOLAR in the plea with governmental authorities for the reduction of taxation on storage equipment.
  • Advised Cloud HQ on all the regulatory aspects related to two new data centre plants whose energy consumption will be around 210MW and 55MW.

Julião Coelho Advocacia

Julião Coelho Advocacia has well-established credentials in the electricity sector, where it assists clients across the entire value chain in complex regulatory and contentious matters. The firm fields a specialised team made up of practitioners with a strong background at ANEEL, who are well equipped to assist clients from the power generation, transmission, distribution and trading segments before the superior courts. Praised for his ‘strategic vision‘, Julião Silveira Coelho has ‘extensive experience in the power sector‘, having represented major energy players before the federal courts and ANEEL. Managing partner Camila Alves Angoti de Moraes has recently acted in cases involving new technologies in the solar and energy storage sector. Pedro Henrique Maciel Fonseca steers the team on several high-profile litigation matters. Guilherme Leite Chamum Aguiar and Marcos Serejo de Paula Pessoa are other names to note for administrative and judicial cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Julião Silveira Coelho; Camila Alves Angoti de Moraes; Pedro Henrique Maciel Fonseca


Les références

‘The firm stands out in the market, given its high specialisation in energy law. Allied to the qualifications of the main partner, the firm’s team, made up of qualified professionals – both technically and in the relationship with clients – has proved to be extremely efficient and effective in the Brazilian legal context.’

‘Camila Alves and Julião Coelho – partners of the firm – are highly intelligent and insightful professionals, who propose innovative legal solutions.’

‘One of the biggest specialised firms in the electricity sector in Brazil. The team is extremely qualified and attentive to normative and regulatory innovations, always proposing to the client the adoption of measures that guarantee greater efficiency.’

Principaux clients

Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA)


Associação Brasileira dos Comercializadores de Energia (ABRACEEL)


COPEL Geração e Transmissão


CPFL Energia


ELERA Renováveis


ENEL Brasil


SCATEC


CGN Brazil Energy


ENGIE Brasil Energia


Âmbar Energia


Auren Energia


FURNAS Centrais Elétricas


AES Tietê Energia


NEOENERGIA


ENERGIMP


Associação Brasileira de Geração de Energia Limpa (ABRAGEL)


Atlas Renewable Energy


BTG Pactual


Contour Global


Equatorial Energia


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Light in a dispute against ANEEL following its decision to launch an Extraordinary Tariff Revision that would force the client to use proceeds from tax credits granted by the government for reducing prices charged to consumers.
  • Defending RGE Sul Distribuidora de Energia in two identical class actions filed by ICDESCA, claiming the refund of all tax credits obtained by RGE in a final and unappealable lawsuit.
  • Defending Norte Energia in a class action filed by the Attorney General’s Office that granted an injunction which resulted in a 40% reduction in the level of electricity generation by Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant on the basis that less water should be deviated to the power plant.

Lefosse Advogados

Rated for the ‘high technical knowledge, creativity and availability‘ of its partners, Lefosse Advogados has an active presence in the electricity space, advising on corporate matters, business transactions, litigation and proceedings before ANEEL. In addition to its robust M&A credentials, the team also handles a steady flow of project structuring matters, with a proven track record in the distributed generation and self-production segments. Raphael Gomes, who is entirely devoted to mandates in the energy and infrastructure spaces, coordinates the practice, which also features Pedro Dante, a key contact for power regulatory issues and energy purchase agreements. Recently promoted partner Bruno Crispim, who has a relevant background at the Chamber of Commercialisation of Electric Energy (CCEE), handles a mix of litigation, M&A, project development and regulatory mandates, while senior associate Renato Edelstein is active in administrative proceedings, distributed generation projects and contractual issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Raphael Gomes


Les références

‘Availability and updated view with respect to market trends.’

‘Raphael Gomes and Pedro Dante stand out.’

‘High technical knowledge, creativity and availability.’

Principaux clients

Banco Genial


Norte Energia


AES Brasil


Mercury


Unipar Carbocloro – AES


Aliança Geração de Energia


Smart Fit


Ultragaz Energia


Pátria Investimentos


Ferro e Ligas da Bahia – Ferbasa


Mosaic Fertilizantes


Pontoon Energia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BNDES and Banco Genial on the process of the privatisation of Eletrobras.
  • Assisted Norte Energia in the filing of a lawsuit against ANEEL involving the delay of the implementation of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant.
  • Assisting AES Brasil in the filing of a lawsuit against ANEEL for the recognition of the right to change the schedule of projects in the Free Energy Market.

Lobão Cosenza, Figueiredo Cavalcante Advogados

The ‘extremely qualified team‘ at Lobão Cosenza, Figueiredo Cavalcante Advogados is well placed to advise a balanced array of stakeholders engaged in M&A, administrative and regulatory proceedings, judicial litigation and contractual matters. The practice, which continues to attract instructions from the generation, transmission, trading, distributed generation and renewable energy segments, has been increasingly active in mandates involving solar power plants, transmission lines and the carbon market. The department is under the joint leadership of the highly regarded Caio Figueiredo Cavalcante and Tiago Lobão Cosenza, the latter of whom excels in power regulatory matters. Valéria de Souza Rosa and Maria Júlia Menezes de Toledo Florencio, a seasoned lawyer in the development of energy projects and M&A in the power sector, are other key members.

Responsables de la pratique:

Caio Figueiredo Cavalcante; Tiago Lobão Cosenza


Les références

‘Extremely qualified team, understands the desires of the client and delivers tailor-made advice.’

‘Firm with a very capable team and specialist in the niche in which they operate.’

‘Tiago Lobão Cosenza, Maria Júlia Florêncio and Valéria de Souza Rosa are recommended.’

Principaux clients

Linhas de Macapá Transmissora de Energia


ABRATE – Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica


Mercury Renew Participações


Gemini Energy


Alupar Investimento


Celeo Redes Brasil


TBE – Transmissoras Brasileiras de Energia


Engie Brasil Energia


Infinito Energy Investimentos e Participações


Diamante Geração de Energia


Sistema de Transmissão Nordeste


Enercom Energias Renováveis


Associação Brasileira da Infraestrutura e Indústrias de Base – ABDIB


Cobra Brasil Serviços, Comunicações e Energia


Energía Aljaval


Trasmissora de Energia Ribeiro Goncalves Balsas SPE


PROCME – Gestão Global de Projetos


ENERFIN do Brasil


Painitec Energia


Starboard Restructuring Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Cobra in the filing of a lawsuit against ANEEL involving the acquisition of solar power projects.
  • Advising Sistema de Transmissão Nordeste (STN) on a matter before ANEEL.
  • Acting for Diamante Geração de Energia in an administrative action before ANEEL involving the reimbursement of coal used for the generation of energy.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

With strong credentials in administrative, corporate and commercial law, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados‘ power group combines robust transactional capabilities with extensive experience in project implementation and litigation. Typical instructions see the team advising on energy auctions, commercial contracts, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, as well as financing and M&A deals in the traditional generation and renewable energy segments. The latter is a growing area of focus for the department, which is active in wind, solar and biomass, and has recently played a key role in the structuring and financing of self-production by equivalence projects with PPAs indexed to US dollars. Concessions, privatisations and project finance are all areas of expertise for Ana Karina Esteves de Souza, who jointly heads up the team with Laura Souza, who is knowledgeable of matters involving the generation, distribution, transmission and trading segments, and recently promoted partner Paulo Machado, who focuses on regulatory issues, project finance and development. Senior associate Heloisa Zerbinatti Sato specialises in administrative law in the electricity sector, which is also a core area of activity for Luisa Rodrigues, while Lair Loureiro is skilled in projects and M&A in this space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ana Karina Esteves Souza; Paulo Machado; Laura Souza


Principaux clients

Gezhouba Group (CGGC)


GD Sun


Acciona Energia


State Power Investment Corporation


China Three Gorges Brasil


ISA CTEEP


Sterlite


State grid


Engie


Vinci Partners


Vale S.A.


Siemens


Pec energia


Mitsui & Co.


Total Eren


Cubico


Athon Energia


Essentia Energia


Rio Tinto


Arcelor Mital


Casa dos Ventos


Xp Investimentos


Banco Santander


Itaú BBA


BNP Paribas


AES Tiete


Eneva


Servtec Energia


Comerc Renew


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TotalEnergies on the creation of a joint venture to develop, build and operate the renewable portfolio of Casa dos Ventos.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Global Infrastructure Partners in the acquisition of 100% of Actis’s energy stake in Atlas Renewable Energy.
  • Advising Green Investment Group —a Macquarie Group investment fund focused on creating green infrastructure — on the formation of a joint venture with Norsk Hydro for the construction and operation of power projects.

Madrona Fialho Advogados

The infrastructure, regulatory and public law team at Madrona Fialho Advogados offers a ‘personalised, high-quality and quick service‘ to clients seeking advice on a multitude of power matters, ranging from transactions to contracts and litigation. Rodrigo Machado leads assistance to clients from regulated sectors, bringing together considerable experience in M&A involving power assets, self-production structures, project implementation and regulatory proceedings. He manages the team with Rodrigo Barata, who joined from the São Paulo State Transport Agency (ARTESP) in August 2022. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of senior associate Felipe Zaratini from Cescon Barrieu in December 2021; he focuses on development matters in the power sector, with a special emphasis on renewable generation projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rodrigo Machado; Rodrigo Barata


Les références

‘Madrona Advogados manages to provide a personalised, high-quality and quick service. I requested many urgent demands and the quality of the work was always excellent. Their knowledge of the legislation sets them apart.’

‘Skilled in M&A negotiations. Excellent client service.’

‘Rodrigo Machado is recommended.’

Principaux clients

AUREN Energia (Formerly known as Votorantim Energia)


EDP Energias Do Brasil


European Energy


Raízen


CTG Brasil


Banco BTG


Companhia Brasileira De Alumínio – CBA


Grupo CPFL


Gerdau Aços Longos


Usina Açucareira São Manoel


DWUL


Iguá Saneamento


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Auren Energia (Votorantim Group) in the renegotiation of the hydrological risk of seven hydropower plants which are jointly controlled with other agents and trade energy in the free trading environment.
  • Advised Gerdau Next on the acquisition of a holding controlled by investment funds and created by Newave (controlled directly by XP Investimentos) to develop renewable energy generation projects.
  • Advised EDP Energias do Brasil, as controlling shareholder of Energest, on the acquisition of HPP Mascarenhas and on the transfer of control proceeding before ANEEL.

Magalhães, Reis & Figueiró Advogados

A varied client roster including utilities, traders, utilities and power producers turns to Magalhães, Reis & Figueiró Advogados for assistance with an array of regulatory matters, including administrative proceedings before ANEEL, MME and CCEE. The group, which is highly regarded in the market for its regulatory expertise, is regularly seen advising on bidding processes, legislative matters and industry-specific contracts. Gerusa Magalhães is ‘deeply knowledgeable of electricity sector regulations and energy law‘, and often participates in regulatory discussions in this space. She manages the group with Cristiana Reis and Marcela Figueiró, the latter of whom acts for both domestic and foreign clients in M&A and project finance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gerusa Magalhães; Cristiana Reis; Marcela Figueiró


Les références

‘The team’s deep technical knowledge of the electricity sector and energy law, the firm’s reputation with the regulatory agency and other sectoral institutions and the extreme cordiality of the team make working with the firm very pleasant and desirable.’

‘Gerusa Magalhães is a brilliant lawyer, who, in addition to being deeply knowledgeable of electricity sector regulations and energy law, is extremely articulate and dedicated, attentive to the details of the cases in which she works on and results-oriented.’

Principaux clients

Grupo Energia Bogotá, ESP


Mattos Filho

Mattos Filho maintains a dominant position in the electricity market, having handled some of the largest projects and transactions in Brazil in recent years. In addition to the team’s unrivalled M&A capabilities, its practitioners are also seasoned in financing and capital markets deals, privatisations, regulatory matters and litigation. A go-to destination for power producers, distribution and transmission companies, traders, service providers and financiers, the department has recently experienced an uptick in mandates concerning US dollar-indexed power purchase agreements (PPAs), self-production and renewable energy projects. The group also offers representation in administrative proceedings before the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the main regulatory agencies in the country, including ANEEL. Fabiano Ricardo Luz de Brito is a prolific advisor in regulatory and transactional matters in the power sector, where he acts for clients across the entire value chain. Sofia Barbosa, who is highly recommended by clients, balances a broad practice in this space, handling matters across the generation, transmission, distribution and trading segments. Associate Bárbara Mendes Carnevalli excels in regulatory issues pertaining to the power industry.

Les références

‘Sofia Barbosa is our go-partner for PPAs. She is an extended function of our in-house team.’

‘We trust Sofia unconditionally. She knows the market and our team. I would trust her to negotiate on behalf of our company without even attending a meeting. She is simply fantastic.’

Principaux clients

Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica – CCEE


Light


Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES


AES Tietê Energia


Equatorial Energia


Norsk Hydro


Hydro Rein


Albras – Alumínio Brasileiro


Atem’s Distribuidora de Petróleo


Atlas Energia Renovável do Brasil


Galp Energia SGPS


Pan American Energy Energias Renováveis


Actis


Echoenergia Participações


EDF EN do Brasil Participações


Elera Renováveis (Brookfield Renováveis)


Brookfield Asset Management


ABRADEE – Associação Brasileira de Distribuidores de Energia Elétrica


Gás Natural Açu (GNA)


Equinor


Equinor Energy Ventures Fund


J. Malucelli Energia


Comerc Participações


Atiaia Energia


Neoenergia Renováveis


Mainstream Renewable Powers


Acciona Energia Chile


Victory Hill Capital Group


Macquairie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group


PEC Energia


CEIBA Group (Portocem and Breitener)


Vitol Group


Corumbá Concessões


Minasligas


Raízen Energia


UTE Bioenergia Paraguaçu


Vale


Celeo Redes Brasil


Dislub-Equador Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the underwriters in the primary and secondary global public offering of common shares by Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras (Eletrobrás), which raised approximately R$33.7bn.
  • Assisting BNDES on the structuring and implementation of the model approved by the Council of the Investment Partnerships Program (CPPI) for the construction, maintenance and operation of Angra 3.
  • Assisted Equatorial Energia in the acquisition of electricity distributor CELG Distribuição from Italian energy group Enel for R$1.6bn.

Melcheds - Mello e Rached Advogados

Melcheds - Mello e Rached Advogados has expertise in assisting clients in energy auctions promoted by ANEEL in the regulated market, but it adds particular value on the negotiation of project implementation and development agreements, and M&A transactions involving power assets. The team stands out for its presence in the renewable energy market, showcasing particular strength in solar projects. Founding partner Rodrigo Mello takes the lead on transactional work, an area in which Fernanda Passos is another name to note. Associate Christiano Dias Lopes advises a host of energy companies on the structuring and negotiation of agreements for the implementation of solar photovoltaic projects in the regulated and free markets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rodrigo Mello; Fernanda Passos


Principaux clients

Sungrow Do Brasil Representação Comercial, Instalação E Manutenção De Equipamentos


Zimba Evolvere Energia


Infinity Do Brasil Comercializadora De Energia


Phenom Capital Group


Orizon


Sungrow Power Hong Kong


Power Tree – UK


Santander Brasil


ZMatch


EnergyBras


MB Engenharia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Sungrow do Brasil on the drafting, analysis, negotiation and review of a solar inverter supply agreement to be executed with Mercury Renew.
  • Assisting Hefei Sungrow Renewable Energy in the incorporation of a Brazilian company.
  • Provided legal assistance to the energy trade desk of Santander Brasil in the analysis and negotiation of all its power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Mundie e Advogados

With over two decades of experience in the power sector, Mundie e Advogados has a core focus on regulatory matters, and can regularly be found providing support to private and public sector clients in relation to proceedings before regulatory agencies and governmental bodies. Also noteworthy is the team’s activity in power purchase agreements and contractual matters. Rafael Fabbri D’Avila is a seasoned practitioner in administrative proceedings and contractual issues involving the power sector. He spearheads the department, receiving key support from associate Nathalya François, who stands out for her knowledge of the generation and transmission segments.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rafael Fabbri D’Avila


Principaux clients

Pacífico Energia


Galapagos Capital


Panorama Energia


Renova Energia


Origem Energia


Costa Verde Energias Renováveis


Rio Amazonas Energia – Raesa


BTG Pactual


Termelétrica Viana


Linhares Geração


Equatorial Transmissão


CPFL Distribuidora


TIM


BEP Comercializadora de Energia Elétrica


Voiter


Junhe LLP


Gera Amazonas


Gera Maranhão


Máxima Energia


Tropicália Transmissão


Pequena Central Hidrelétrica Rio do Braço


Nova Energia


Esfera Energia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BTG Pactual and affiliates on the implementation of the power plants selected at the emergency power auction (the so-called Procedimento Competitivo Simplificado –PCS).
  • Advised Linhares Energia and Termelétrica Viana on several regulatory matters.
  • Advised Equatorial Energia on several regulatory matters.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Pinheiro Neto Advogados fields an energy team made up of seasoned practitioners in regulatory discussions, M&A, auctions and privatisations in the electricity sector. Drawing on the firm’s strong tax, environmental and real estate offerings, the group acts for a mix of investors and international corporations from the generation, distribution and transmission segments, as well as power trading companies, large consumers and financiers. High-value M&A involving power assets, distributed generation and self-production by equivalence projects feature heavily in the team’s workload, which also includes proceedings before ANEEL. With over two decades of experience in the energy sector, José Roberto Oliva Júnior stands out for his impressive track record in project finance, M&A and regulatory matters in the power sector; his expertise encompasses traditional and renewable sources, and he is regularly mandated by utilities, trading companies, and equity and debt investors. Senior associate José Carlos Altomari Teixeira offers key support in power-related M&A, complex contracts and administrative litigation.

Principaux clients

Banco do Brasil


Banco Bradesco


Banco Santander (Brasil)


Itaú Unibanco


Banco Nacional De DesenvolvimentoEconômico E Social – BNDES


Banco Citibank


Banco Votorantim


Banco Safra


Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse


Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro


Banco ABC Brasil


Banco BOCOM BBM


China Construction Bank Banco Múltiplo


Banco Alfa de Investimento


Bracell SP Celulose and UTE Bracell


CDPQ


Contour Global do Brasil Participações


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised all major banks in Brazil on the credit facility known as “Conta-Covid”, a mechanism created by the Federal Government to mitigate the impacts of the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on the electricity sector.
  • Assisting Bracell in a case before ANEEL regarding the regularisation of the connection to the power grid of heavy power consumers of Bracell’s industrial complex.
  • Assisted Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in the direct acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of five power transmission companies, headquartered in Brazil, Peru, and Uruguay, owned by Terna Plus and Terna Chile.

Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados

Singled out for its longstanding experience in sophisticated regulatory matters, Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados has a strong reputation in the Brazilian electricity market, where it acts for players across the generation, transmission, distribution and trading segments. Administrative proceedings before ANEEL, judicial litigation and arbitrations are key pillars of the practice, which is often instructed by concessionaires in tariff review procedures. The group is well positioned to handle renewable and alternative energy generation mandates, most notably wind and bioenergy, and is also recognised for its prowess in distributed generation projects. Veteran energy lawyer Maria Joao C.P. Rolim, who splits her time between São Paulo and Lisbon, possesses a wealth of experience in regulatory matters pertaining to the power sector. Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior and Vitor Sarmento De Mello are the main contacts for litigation before federal and state courts in Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, respectively. Lisbon-based lawyer Alice de Siqueira Khouri coordinates the firm’s regulatory department and oversees the firm’s Brazilian desk in Portugal.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maria João C. P. Rolim; Vitor Sarmento de Mello; Helvécio Franco Maia Júnior


Principaux clients

Helexia


The Brazilian National Grid Operator (ONS)


Cemig Distribuição


Norte Brasil Transmissora de Energia


ArcelorMittal Brasil


AngloGold Ashanti


Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista (CTEEP)


Elleven


Associação Brasileira de Veículos Elétricos (ABVE)


Holding Evoltz


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Helexia in the signing of a new contract with Vivo, which involves the production of an additional 27MW to supply the operator’s facilities through eight new photovoltaic units.
  • Represented Mantiqueira Transmissora in both administrative and judicial disputes involving the licensing of a project.
  • Elaborated a legal opinion for ABVE (Associação Brasileira de Veículos Elétricos) involving the analysis of the current regulatory environment in the electric recharge market at the three levels of government.

Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados

Under the joint leadership of Guilherme Schmidt KC and Alexei Macorin Vivan, the energy and renewables team at Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel Advogados attracts instructions from investors, operators, financial institutions and large consumers. With a strong understanding of development and financing issues, the group provides comprehensive services covering green and brownfield projects, and concessions in the transmission and generation segments. Clients also turn to the team for guidance in the sale of energy on the free market and representation in administrative cases before ANEEL and the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Responsables de la pratique:

Guilherme Schmidt; Alexei Macorin Vivan


Les références

‘The leadership and experience of Alexei Vivan in the energy sector. Pedro Serafim is also a reference.’

Principaux clients

COMPASS GÁS & ENERGIA Wärtsilä


Raízen


Prumo Logística


Air Products


Grupo CCR


Moncarlo Participações


Florestas Do Paraná Energia


Vpower Group


VP Flexgen Brazil SPE


MPE Engenharia


Gentermo Participações


Aquidauana Energy


Gilbarco Veeder Root


Edp Energias Do Brasil


Campos Novos Energias– Enercan


Copa Energia


Energypro


Isa Cteep Cia. De Transmissão De Energia Elétrica Paulista


Cia Paranaense De Energia – Copel


Associação Brasileira Das Empresas De Transmissão De Energia Elétrica – Abrate


Associação Brasileira De Distribuidores De Energia Elétrica – Abradee


Spic Brasil Energia Participações


Karpowership Brasil


Ambar Energia


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Moncarlo in the development of a shared distributed generation project, comprising the implementation of three small hydroelectric power plants.
  • Assisted EDP Energias do Brasil in the acquisition of distributed generation projects and operation of AES Brasil.
  • Assisted VP Flexgen Brazil in its participation in power auctions.

Sergio Bermudes Advogados

Sergio Bermudes Advogados, which occupies a leading position in the Brazilian dispute resolution market, is a strong performer in high-profile disputes within the power sector, handling proceedings at the administrative, judicial and appellate levels. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the team is recurrently sought out by electricity concessionaires and other industry players in contentious matters arising from power agreements, projects and regulatory issues, and is also adept at assisting clients in project approvals. Practice co-leader Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira, whose experience in dispute resolution surpasses three decades, is one of the main points of contact for companies operating in regulated sectors, including electricity. Fellow co-head Vítor Ferreira Alves De Brito is entirely devoted to power mandates, showcasing expertise in complex regulatory matters. Frederico Ferreira is another name to note for high-stakes contentious matters in this space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vitor Ferreira Alves de Brito; Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira


Les références

Always available and very dedicated to finding innovative solutions.

‘I’d highlight Marcio Vieira Souto Costa Ferreira and Vitor Alves de Brito. ’

Principaux clients

CCEE – Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica


ABRADEE – Assoc. Brasileira dos Distribuidores de Energia Elétrica


Engie


Enel


CPFL


Energisa


Neoenergia


AES


ISA CTEEP


Equatorial


Principaux dossiers


  • Represents Abradee in a declaratory action brought by Santo Antonio Energia against ANEEL.
  • Representing Vibra Energia in a R$8bn dispute filed by Grupo Forte.
  • Represented ABIAPE in a direct action for unconstitutionality.

Siqueira Castro – Advogados

At Siqueira Castro – Advogados, the energy department has the ability to assist in a wide range of conventional and renewable power matters, but particularly excels in regulatory proceedings and administrative litigation before ANEEL. The practice experienced a change in leadership following the departure of David Waltenberg in October 2022. It is now jointly led by two partners: Eduardo Evangelista, a name to note for generation, transmission and trading companies seeking advice on compliance, as well as administrative and judicial disputes; and Humberto Negrão, who focuses on public law matters. Pedro Monti Schönberger stands out at the associate level for his experience in regulatory matters, including CCEE’s trading rules and Brazil’s national grid operator ONS’s grid procedures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eduardo Evangelista; Humberto Negrão


Les références

‘Remarkable technical quality in the subject, ability to clarify doubts with objectivity. Manages to measure the possible risks, and achieve great successes.’

‘Humberto Negrão and Eduardo Evangelista speak with authority on the subject, which brings security to the possible decisions to be taken by the client.’

Principaux clients

CEI – Companhia Energética Integrada


Central Fotovoltaica Irupé Participações


General Motors do Brasil Ltda.


Gerdau


Unipar Carbobloro


Votu Winds Energia Eólica


Mineração Rio do Norte


Principaux dossiers


  • Retained by Central Fotovoltaica Irupé Participações to analyse the regulatory authorisations necessary for development of floating solar power plant projects.
  • Advising Votu Winds Energia Eólica on the implementation of an offshore wind project in federal government-owned sea areas.
  • Assists General Motors do Brasil, which is seeking to connect its industrial unit in Gravataí to the basic grid.

Souto Correa Advogados

Souto Correa Advogados houses a ‘specialised team‘ comprised of practitioners with considerable experience across all power segments. The team showcases a strong focus on assisting clients in the structuring of projects, bringing together expertise in related contractual, regulatory, tax and environmental matters, and is also well equipped to handle complex administrative proceedings and litigation. Distribution generation and renewable projects – especially in the wind and solar power space – also feature in the firm’s diverse workload, which has been increasingly populated by M&A involving electricity assets. Arthur Lardosa is a name to note for administrative and constitutional law, with a special emphasis on gas-to-wire and renewable projects, while Edoarda Victer Leta is routinely engaged in asset acquisitions and project development in the renewables segment. Former practice heads Livia Amorim, Fabio Di Lallo and Juliana Melcop left the firm in September 2023.

Les références

‘Team specialised in the subject.’

‘The partner and associates are extremely technical and focused on finding solutions for the cases they handle.’

‘Great legal and regulatory knowledge, which sets it apart from other market professionals.’

Principaux clients

Omega Energia


SOL Copérnico


ERTE – Empresa Regional de Transmissão de Energia


EBTE – Empresa Brasileira de Transmissão de Energia


Yinson Acacia


Ernest&Young (for ABRACEEL)


GDSUN (Franklin Servtec Energia FIP)


Sinop Energia (EDF, Eletronorte and CHESF)


Sou Vagalume


Mori Energia Holding


Sistema de Transmissão Nordeste – STN


Alupar Investimento


Mercury Renew Participações


Atvos Agroindustrial


Centrais Eólicas Babilônia


CPFL Energia


Enel Brasil


Força dos Ventos Energia Eólica


GV do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Aço


Johnson & Johnson


Monex Energia


Nextron Energias Renováveis


Raízen Energia


BP Comercializadora de Energia


Keppel Singmarine Brasil


OnCorp (Usina Xavantes)


Hydro Rein Brasil Soluções Renováveis


Banco BTG Pactual


Comerc Comercializadora de Energia and Comerc Energia


Perfin Asset Management


Irani Papel e Embalagem


Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém – CIPP


Brasal (Verde 2 Energética)


Aldo Componentes Eletrônicos


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Omega, which celebrated deals with M Dias Branco and Eurofarma, aimed at selling electricity for self-consumption.
  • Responsible for structuring and developing distributed generation projects for SOL Copérnico throughout the country.
  • Represented Mori before ANEEL through an administrative pleading, requesting the application of precautionary measures and seeking the suspension of the Distribution System Use Charges (EUSDs) under contracts entered with Cemig Distribuição.

Stocche Forbes Advogados

Stocche Forbes Advogados undertakes a variety of transactional work in all electricity segments, but is perhaps best known for its involvement in big-ticket financing, capital markets and corporate deals within this space. Typical mandates for the team, which works in close collaboration with the firm’s tax, environmental, real estate, compliance and labour practices, also include advising Brazilian and foreign companies in public tender processes and regulatory matters. The group is jointly led by a trio consisting of Rio de Janeiro-based partners Frederico Moura and Bruno Gandolfo, both of whom specialise in financing transactions and M&A, and administrative law expert Mariana Saragoça in São Paulo.

Responsables de la pratique:

Frederico Moura; Bruno Gandolfo; Mariana Saragoça


Les références

‘The firm has a team with deep legal and sector technical knowledge; attentive, accessible and friendly professionals.’

‘Firm with a solid structure and dedicated professionals deeply involved in the clients’ business.’

‘Bruno Gandolfo transcends the figure of a mere legal advisor, acting as a true business partner.’

Principaux clients

State Grid Brazil Holding


Votorantim Energia and VTRM Energia e Participações


Engie Group


Equatorial Energia


Celse – Centrais Elétricas De Sergipe


EDF Norte Fluminense and its Subsidiaries


EDF Renováveis


Omega Group


Patria Investimentos


Energisa Group


Auren Energia


Voltalia


Stoa


Eneva


Cymi Group and Its Subsidiaries


Elera Renováveis


Qair Group and Its Subsidiaries


Vibra Energia (former Petrobras Distribuidora)


COPEL


GIC Private Limited


CPP Investments


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a subsidiary of Patria Investments on the acquisition of 100% of the capital shares issued by Contour Global do Brasil Participações.
  • Advised Votorantim on a corporate reorganisation to consolidate the business of development and generation of renewable energy in order to create Auren Energia.
  • Advised Vibra Energia on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Comerc Participações.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados

A top choice for guidance throughout the life cycle of a power project, Tauil & Chequer Advogados acts for a wide range of clients active in all segments of the industry, including generation, transmission and distribution companies, traders, large consumers and service providers. With solid credentials in both transactional and contentious matters, the firm has had a prominent role in the structuring of the privatisation of Eletrobras, Latin America’s biggest power utility company, through its engagement by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). The group has recently expanded its presence in the M&A space, where it has increasingly advised on deals involving renewable and conventional power generation and transmission assets. Self-production projects are another area of growth for the team, which has been retained by developers and large consumers alike. Domestic and international clients turn to Rio de Janeiro-based partner Débora Yanasse for her ‘deep knowledge of the sector‘ and strong track record in projects, M&A, auctions and regulatory issues. Bruno Salzano, whose cross-border M&A expertise is noteworthy, and Bruno Werneck are key individuals in São Paulo. In the same office, associate Julia Braga handles both transactional work and administrative proceedings, while Bruno Ribeiro in Rio focuses on infrastructure and energy projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Débora Yanasse


Les références

‘The firm has partners with a lot of knowledge in their respective areas, who are already used to dealing with the needs of the sector.’

‘Débora Yanasse knows how to anticipate the client’s needs, has a deep knowledge of the sector and the business of her clients, transmitting confidence in all analyses and deliveries.’

Principaux clients

Eletrobras


Furnas


Eletronorte


Eletrosul


ENGIE


Karadeniz


Karpowership


Atlas Renewable Energy


Acciona Energía


Scatec


Equinor


Eneva


Energisa


Ceiba Energy


Caisse de Dépôt et placement du Québec – CDPQ


Enel X


BNDES


Ibitu Energias Renováveis


Dow Chemical


Vinci Partners


Fram Capital


BP


CER Energia


Rio Energy


GE Financial Services


Nestlé


Isa CTEEP


Starkraft Energias Renováveis


PowerTree


EDP – Energias do Brasil


EDF Norte Fluminense


Storengy


Soliker


Mercury Renew


Nebras Power


Elera Renováveis


TYR Energia


AEGEA


PEC Energia


Energia Sustentável do Brasil


Mercury Renew


Mitsui & Co


Usiminas


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BNDES on structuring the privatisation of Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras – Eletrobras.
  • Assisting the Turkish Karadeniz Group in its debut in the Brazilian power industry.
  • Assisted Atlas Renewable Energy in the acquisition of special purpose vehicles that own the rights to develop a solar power project called Vista Alegre in the state of Minas Gerais.

TozziniFreire Advogados

Highly qualified and dedicated professionals‘ make up TozziniFreire Advogados‘ energy team, which is adept at assisting clients from the generation, transmission, distribution and trading segments, as well as institutional investors and large consumers in a broad spectrum of transactional matters in the power sector. The department has considerable experience in industry-related stock and asset deals, and is often engaged in the structuring and implementation of distributed generation and self-production projects. Also noteworthy is the group’s strong performance in the renewable energy space, covering biomass, biomethane, wind and solar power. Leonardo Miranda, who combines corporate and regulatory expertise, is seen with great regularity advising on M&A deals in the power sector. Ana Carolina Katlauskas Calil, who has in-depth knowledge of long-term PPAs and self-production structures, and Karin Yamauti Hatanaka, who is skilled in project finance, are also part of the core team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Leonardo Miranda


Les références

‘Dedication, availability and knowledge of the sector in relation to projects work.’

‘The professionals that make up TozziniFreire’s Infrastructure team are highly qualified and dedicated. They care not only about the quality of the work, but also about the treatment of the client, which contributes to the matters flowing in a positive way, even in the face of conflict scenarios and high-level technical discussions.’

‘TozziniFreire offers an E2E service that covers from developing our in-house capabilities in critical areas for the company, to mitigating risks and negotiating complex contracts and litigation.’

Principaux clients

Grupo Energía de Bogotá – GEB


Argo Energia


Neoenergia


Riacho da Serra


Atlas Energy


bp lightsource


Danske


Celeo Redes


Cencosud


Athon


Equatorial


Red Eléctrica Internacional


BP


Claro


P&G


Vestas


Canadian Solar


Darby Servtec Energia FIP


Sojitz


Sumitomo


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Grupo Energía de Bogotá and Argo Energia in the acquisition of 100% of the control of five power transmission concessionaires held by Quantum/Brookfield Group.
  • Assisted Riacho da Serra in the sale of 100% of its corporate control to Exus Brasil Investimentos Gestão de Recursos.
  • Advised Atlas Brasil Energia on the acquisition of three solar projects in the city of Janaúba, Minas Gerais, with a total installed capacity of 196MWp, from Natural Energia.

Trench Rossi Watanabe

Drawing on its strategic cooperation with Baker McKenzie, Trench Rossi Watanabe has broad capabilities across the full range of power mandates, assisting domestic and foreign clients in energy auctions, M&A transactions, complex contracts and regulatory issues. The firm, which possesses strong credentials in the renewable energy and clean technology sectors, has been particularly active in matters involving self-production by equivalence projects and corporate PPAs. Department leader José Roberto Martins specialises in both corporate and administrative law, and is routinely engaged by power companies in high-value M&A and greenfield projects. Mauricio Pacheco has notable strength in domestic and cross-border deals in the energy sector, while Adam Milgrom is seasoned in power regulations, and industry-specific transactions and contracts, including PPAs.

Responsables de la pratique:

José Roberto Martins


Principaux clients

Vibra Energia


Canadian Solar


Casa Dos Ventos


GE Power


SPIC Brasil


Lightsource BP


Mitsubishi Power


EDP Renewables


EDP


Wobben


Air Liquide


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Vibra on the acquisition of 50% of the voting shares of ZEG Biogás e Energia Zeg Biogás, a subsidiary of Zeg Energias Renováveis and FSL Consultoria Empresarial.
  • Assisted Canadian Solar in all the steps of the 70% selling of its share to the Chinese group SPIC.

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados combines overarching regulatory expertise with comprehensive power sector knowledge. Drawing on strong relationships with the main regulatory bodies in the country (including ANEEL), the firm is a premier choice for clients operating in all electricity segments – most notably generation and distribution – seeking advice on layered regulatory issues, litigation at the judicial and administrative levels, as well as power auctions, projects and M&A. The group is also singled out for its solid credentials in renewable energy mandates, covering wind, solar and hydropower. Isabel Lustosa, a veteran force in the Brazilian electricity sector, has played a key role in regulatory discussions in this space. She oversees the highly regarded team, which also features associate Luciana Yoshida, who regularly attracts instructions from generation companies, utilities and sponsors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Isabel Lustosa


Les références

‘The firm has a team with expertise in the Brazilian electricity sector. The analyses prepared by this team are of excellent quality, with a deep technical foundation, always supported by robust precedents that confirm its position. This results in greater security and assertiveness in the application of the action strategies suggested by the firm for its clients.’

‘Isabel Lustosa is the partner and leader of the team specialised in the Brazilian electricity sector, which also includes Luciana Yoshida.’

Principaux clients

Light Group


Elera Renováveis


Comerc Energia


BRF


Gerdau


BRK Ambiental


Interligação Elétrica do Madeira


Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional


Auren Energia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BTG on the potential acquisition of Amazonas Energia.
  • Advised CSN on the acquisition of CEEE-G in a R$928m winning bid followed by the payment of a R$1.7bn bonus to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
  • Advised Light on the matters related to renewing its concession term.

Veirano Advogados

With extensive experience in the generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation of power, Veirano Advogados advises industry players on project development and finance, contracts, M&A, tax, regulatory issues and litigation. It particularly stands out for its presence in the renewable energy space, where it assists clients in M&A transactions, distributed generation and in the negotiation of supply, construction, operation and maintenance agreements for solar and wind projects. Daniel Engel maintains a broad practice, but is especially active in renewable generation projects. He jointly leads the team with Ana Carolina Barretto, a key contact for financings, and Alberto Büll, who joined as a partner from 2W Energia in November 2022 and brings a wealth of experience in administrative proceedings and power sector auctions. Associate Paola Oliveira has notable expertise in contracts, public and regulatory law, with a particular emphasis on power generation, while Luísa Tortolano Barreto is singled out for her experience in sector-related M&A and regulatory matters. The team was strengthened by the arrival of energy specialists Fabio Di Lallo, Livia Amorim and Juliana Melcop from Souto Correa Advogados in October 2023.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Engel; Ana Carolina Barretto; Alberto Büll


Principaux clients

Galp


Scatec Solar


GE Wind


GD Sun


Comerc Comercializadora


Cobra Energia


Abaeté Investimentos


Ferroport Logística


Nextracker


Acciona Energia


Yinson Renewables


X-Elio Energy


Engie Brasil Energia


Argo Energia


Norsk Hydro


Vale


CPFL Energia


Cemig Geração e Transmissão


Enel


Goldwind


Lightsource BP


B3 – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão


Global Power Generation (Naturgy Group)


Compass Gás e Energia


Grupo Gransolar / PV Hardware


BP Gas Marketing Limited


Nordex Acciona


Sunco Capital


2W Energia


Green Enesys Holdings


GreenYellow do Brasil Energia e Serviços


Otovo


Exus Management Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Ferroport in the negotiation and structuring of a power self-generation structure.
  • Advised Cemig Geração e Transmissão on the review and negotiation of 11 EPC and supply agreements for the participation in two transmission auctions held by ANEEL in 2022.
  • Assisted Alunorte in the negotiation and structuring of a power self-generation structure subject to a US dollar-denominated financing by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).