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Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados

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BCVL is one of the most respected Brazilian law firms in the areas of Energy, Infrastructure and Arbitration. The firm has 3 offices in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba and São Paulo) and the team is made up of 15 partners, +40 lawyers and +80 employees in total.

Deep knowledge of the energy and infrastructure sectors

With more than 40 books and 400 scientific articles published, the firm's team of lawyers has intense scholarly activity. The firm advises large companies on projects, transactions and dispute resolution in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors.

Recent work highlights

  • Represents Aliança Energia (JV between Vale and Cemig) in lawsuits against Samarco, related to the damage caused by the "Mariana Disaster" in the reservoir of the Risoleta Neves Hydroelectric Plant. BCVL also represents Aliança Energia before the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) in regulatory matters related to the impacts of the disaster on the concession contract for the exploration of the hydroelectric plant.
  • Represents Cemig in several lawsuits related to requests for solar plants to be connected to the energy distribution system.
  • Represents CPFL Energia in a dispute resolution involving an EPC Turn Key contract for the construction of a hydroelectric plant.
  • Represents CEMIG in a dispute against the Brazilian Governement, involving the Volta do Rio Windfarm, in discussion on the regularity of wind turbines installed in a strip of sand.

Clients (27)

  • General Electric
  • Cemig
  • Copel
  • CPFL
  • Comgas
  • Aliança Energia
  • Raízen
  • Rumo Logística
  • Bamin (Eurasian Resources Group)
  • Mubadala
  • Arauco
  • Enel
  • GIC Private Limited (Singapore's foreign reserves)
  • Grupo J Malucelli
  • Ipiranga
  • Liebherr
  • OHL (Obrascon Huarte Lain S/A)
  • Pátria Investments
  • Tereos
  • Petrobras Transporte (Transpetro)
  • Ultracargo
  • CCR
  • Braskem
  • Anglo American
  • Cyrela
  • Eneva
  • J&F Investimentos

Industries (5)

  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Arbitration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • M&A

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados is well-versed to advise on matters at the intersection of power and public law, such as concessions and PPP contracts concerning power generation and power transmission. It also deals with dispute resolution matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados represented Aliança Geração de Energia in an administrative proceeding at ANEEL related to the operation of the Hydroelectric Power Plant Risoleta Neves.

Strengths

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  • The law firm combines the structure of a large firm with personalised service, offering strong technical expertise, agility and full availability. Braz, Coelho's team brings creative thinking to complex problems.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

  • BCVL combines agility, technical depth and a strong strategic business perspective, with the ability to understand demands comprehensively and anticipate risks, proposing solutions aligned with long-term objectives.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

  • Braz, Coelho's team is well prepared to handle complex, multidisciplinary issues in the electricity sector, also showing in-depth technical knowledge and well-founded solutions supported by recent doctrine and case law.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Felipe Henrique Braz
    Felipe Henrique Braz

    Felipe Henrique Braz

    Felipe Henrique Braz is recognised for his expertise in power sector infrastructure and regulatory matters, as well as for his work in arbitration and litigation.

    • He has high technical expertise. Felipe Braz shows outside the box thinking to find solutions to complex problems.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

    • Felipe possesses all the best qualities one could expect from a lawyer. He is always available and willing to help solve clients' problems.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

    • Felipe Braz distinguishes himself through a rare combination of high commitment, solid technical knowledge, and keen commercial awareness. He understands the business implications behind each demand and delivers solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives. His availability, mastery of regulatory matters, and practical vision make him a trusted point of reference.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
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