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Machado Meyer

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Machado Meyer

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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. 

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

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 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

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  • 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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  • 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 respondentGlobal
  • 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 respondentGlobal
  • 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 excellent work quality.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentGlobal
  • 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 respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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

    Ana Karina Esteves de Souza

    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 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.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentGlobal
    • I really like Ana Karina. She is very senior and surprises me by the way she treats clients as priority. I highlight her work.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentGlobal
    • Ana Karina Souza showed sensibility in conversations and engaged with the client through very effective communication.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingPaulo De Tarso Machado
    Up and ComingPaulo De Tarso Machado

    Paulo De Tarso Machado

    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.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Machado Meyer (2)

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    Ana Karina Esteves de Souza

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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    Paulo De Tarso Machado

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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