About

Provided by Machado Meyer

We are the first law firm in Brazil to have a practice area dedicated primarily to the energy segment. Since the 1990s, we have participated in major privatizations and transactions in the sector and we closely monitor the evolution and consolidation of the applicable laws and regulations.


We provide consulting, administrative, and judicial assistance with energy matters. We also work in project financing in the electrical power generation sector, both for entrepreneurs and financiers. Our services involve advice on energy auctions, mergers and acquisitions in the industry, and support in the main commercial contracts necessary for the development of an energy project, including EPC, EPCM, alliance contracts, and the like. Our role is to assess risk and to structure the entirety of the contractual framework to streamline business.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Highly admired full-service firm Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice maintains a strong practice advising clients on all aspects of the electricity sector in Brazil. The team's top-notch project finance and M&A practices play a big role in making sure demands from clients are fully covered. Its strength attracts big mandates in the renewable energy and gas project markets. The power regulation team is well respected and maintains a solid track record before regulators and watchdogs. The firm is also recognised for its expertise in commercialisation of power in the free market as well as energy auction participation.

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer advised EDP Renováveison the sale of wind farms.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Band 3

Ana Karina Esteves de Souza has cultivated skills in regulatory issues, as well as corporate mandates, including transactional work in the power industry.

"Ana Karina is very helpful and available. She responds quickly and has a lot of technical knowledge."

"Ana Karina Souza is one of the best lawyers in the energy area, having extensive knowledge in regulatory issues."

Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Band 4

Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza gains the approval of the market due to her abilities concerning regulatory matters in the power sector.

"She has strong sector capabilities and calibrated business judgement."

"She is very competent with regulatory matters. She does understand the industry. She was a key person in the strategy of how to deal with certain issues."

Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Up and Coming

Paulo de Tarso Machado is an up-and-coming lawyer noted for his regulatory knowledge, as well as for his experience in transactional matters.

"His ability to quickly grasp the nuances of the project's specific challenges and provide tailor-made solutions was essential for the transaction's success."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Band 3
Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Band 4
Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Up and Coming