Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
About
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Our electric power team has a consolidated expertise in financing, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, regulation and other commercial/operational negotiations involving the electricity power industry in Brazil (EPC contracts, energy purchase and sale agreements, among others).
We advise generation companies (solar, wind power, PCHs, UHEs, thermal and cogeneration), transmission companies, distribution companies, trading companies, sponsors, service providers, suppliers, financial institutions and investment funds in their most diverse needs throughout the development and implementation of their projects.
Our team has an in-depth knowledge of the sector’s entire production chain and far-reaching expertise in dealing with its main players, being able to deliver a comprehensive service with highest standard of quality. Our experience covers asset auditing, equity and debt alternatives for structuring, developing and monitoring the most different stages of an energy project, including negotiating contracts with service providers or equipment suppliers. It is also qualified to assist sponsors to participate in auctions and to interact with ANEEL, responsible for regulating the sector.
Chambers Review
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados joins the rankings this year for its work on power mandates advising clients on transactional issues, including M&A and finance deals. It also provides advice on agreements such as EPCs and PPPs as well as assistance with regulatory topics.
Work Highlights
- Cescon advised BlackRock on the regulatory ramifications of investment in the Brazilian energy sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Extremely qualified team, with multidisciplinary knowledge on the most varied topics."
"The partners have a solid background and experience. Pro-deal oriented and creative to propose solutions."
"Extremely qualified team, with multidisciplinary knowledge on the most varied topics."
"The partners have a solid background and experience. Pro-deal oriented and creative to propose solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Maurício Teixeira dos Santos
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
BlackRock
Copel - Companhia Paranaense de Energia
Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraes
EDP Energias do Brasil
Enel Brasil S.A.
Equatorial Energia S.A.
Helexia S.A.
Neoenergia S.A.
White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda.
Industries
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Power