Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
We are the first law firm in Brazil to have a practice area dedicated primarily to the energy segment.
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.
We operate in the following areas:
GENERATION
We assist investors in project finance, structured finance (financing, securitization, debt issuance), bidding, and privatization, as well as in structuring and modeling projects and contracts. We act in different segments of power generation, including traditional generation and renewable.
TRANSMISSION
This is an area with significant growth opportunities, which needs high investments to accompany the new generation projects. In addition to regulatory consulting and litigation, we provide advice on project financing, structured transactions, bidding, and mergers and acquisitions.
DISTRIBUTION
In this highly regulated area, we offer regulatory and litigation advice, as well as assistance with project financing, structured transactions, bidding, and mergers and acquisitions.
MARKETING
This area has great growth potential, as a result of the consolidation of the free energy market, and calls for our assistance with regulatory and litigation matters.
Chambers Review
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. New client wins are Gezhouba Group and GD Sun.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Machado Meyer is one of the most specialised firms in Brazil for handling M&A transactions in the energy industry."
"This is a very adept team with knowledge in multiple areas. The lawyers are connected to new trends and seek to stay up to date on the diverse topics that may be linked to the company."
"Machado Meyer is one of the most specialised firms in Brazil for handling M&A transactions in the energy industry."
"This is a very adept team with knowledge in multiple areas. The lawyers are connected to new trends and seek to stay up to date on the diverse topics that may be linked to the company."
Notable Practitioners
Ana Karina Esteves de Souza has cultivated skills in regulatory issues, as well as corporate mandates, including transactional work in the power industry.
"She showed an extremely high performance and level of commitment."
"Ana Karina has extensive regulatory knowledge."
Laura Garcia de Freitas Souza gains the approval of the market due to her abilities concerning regulatory matters in the power sector.
"She is an excellent professional."
Paulo de Tarso Machado is an up-and-coming lawyer noted for his regulatory knowledge, as well as for his experience in transactional matters.
"He is a well-experienced lawyer in the electricity sector, especially in M&A transactions. He is responsive and committed."
"He is an excellent professional."
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