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Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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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

Machado Meyer maintains a strong practice advising clients on all aspects of the power 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

  • Machado Meyer assisted Atlas Renewable Energy with the structuring of a joint venture with Votorantim Cimentos for the construction and operation of the Luiz Carlos Project.

Strengths

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Machado Meyer's team is highly equipped for ultra-complex contracts and has enviable knowledge of the energy sector. They offer us a good partnership and an excellent work quality.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondent
Brazil

Machado Meyer has strong expertise in M&A involving oil & gas assets, including assignment of concessions. The team has experience working on large transactions and brings expertise to the table.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondent
Brazil

I highlight Machado Meyer's great availability, technical skills and experienced team. They are attuned to the client's commercial needs.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondent
Brazil

With unique expertise and fast, personalised service, Machado Meyer's delivery capacity is high. They are capable of handling complex matters given their multidisciplinary team.

Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondent
Brazil

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 is a power lawyer who has cultivated skills in regulatory and transactional issues, as well as corporate-related mandates.

Ana Karina Souza showed sensibility in conversations and engaged with the client through very effective communication.

I really like Ana Karina. She is very senior and surprises me by the way she treats clients as priority. I highlight her work.

Ana Karina was a very important partner in significant projects. She has great technical expertise, a lot of empathy and wide availability, she helped us achieve our goals.

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

Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza concentrates her power practice on matters arising in the regulatory field, as well as joint venture and acquisition of solar energy projects.

Laura Garcia was very pro-deal and negotiated our deal quickly.

Laura is extremely practical and accessible. She is experienced and has an outstanding technical skill.

Laura is a professional of great helpfulness, high level of teamwork and good commercial vision.

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

Paulo de Tarso Machado is noted for his power regulatory knowledge, as well as for his experience in transactional matters.

I recommend Paulo De Tarso for power regulatory and corporate matters.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza
3
Band 3
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Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza
4
Band 4
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Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Paulo De Tarso Machado
U
Up and Coming
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