About

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Partnership. This is the focal point of Demarest's Energy department. It is formed by a multidisciplinary team experienced in providing services to concessionaires, investors, consumers and government agencies and working side by side with our clients, focusing on efficiency and results.

The activities conducted by the Energy Department include:

  • Energy consulting and dispute resolution, in matters involving energy regulatory agencies (Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency - ANEEL; National Agency of Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels - ANP; and state agencies), related bodies (Brazilian Water Agency - ANA; Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources - IBAMA; state agencies; National Department of Mineral Production - DNPM; National Indian Foundation - Funai, etc.) and further grantees (generation, transmission, distribution or commercialization of electricity, oil and gas) in all stages (procurement, construction and maintenance);
  • performance of due diligence investigations involving companies in the energy sector;
  • negotiations, drafting and review of contracts in the energy sector;
  • advice on projects on energy obtained from the most varied sources, and on all activities related to the sector;
  • advice on participation in bidding processes and undertakings;
  • project finance and restructuring of energy companies' debts; and
  • advice on issues involving environmental laws applied to the energy sector.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados has an much-admired practice group with notable experience handling power mandates for a significant client portfolio. The firm has a strong track record in sector-related litigation and administrative proceedings before ANEEL. It also oversees the structuring of high-profile power generation projects and power purchase agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Demarest advised V.tal on a transaction with Atiaia Renováveis concerning the structuring of a self-generation power project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rosilane Costa Barros
3
Rosilane Costa Barros
3
Band 3

Rosilane Costa Barros often acts on litigation, contractual and regulatory mandates in the power sector. She has a strong offering in structuring and implementing power generation projects.

Rosilane Barros is a great professional who adds value in regulatory discussions.

Rosilane knows a lot about the sector and high-output projects. She makes me feel at ease in sensitive matters and manages to handle them.

Rosilane Costa is an extremely well-equipped and available professional, offering strong skills in contractual and regulatory trades.

Henrique Reis
5
Henrique Reis
5
Band 5

Henrique Reis is a lawyer commonly seen acting on regulatory mandates in the power sector, including administrative proceedings and transactional work.

Henrique Reis is an extremely experienced lawyer and offers fast insights and solutions. He found solutions to complex problems and was precise in the work.

Henrique Reis has exceptional technical skill.

Henrique Reis knows a lot about the electrical sector and we can look to him in an emergency situation. We trust him.

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Up and Coming

Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira is frequently seen in the power market dealing with the acquisition and sale of power transmission assets.

Beatriz has a great track record in the power field.

Maria Beatriz has a transactional approach to her work. She's focused on corporate and M&A, but has also a deep knowledge of the power industry.

Maria Beatriz Grella has exceptional technical and negotiating skills.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Rosilane Costa Barros
3
Rosilane Costa Barros
3
Band 3
Henrique Reis
5
Henrique Reis
5
Band 5
Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Maria Beatriz Grella Vieira
U
Up and Coming

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Barbara Bittencourt

David Meiler

Rafael Villar Gagliardi

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