Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Legal assistance with audits and contract negotiations for acquisitions and sale of companies and projects (conventional or renewable);
Regulatory legal advice involving specific regulations affecting clients in the power sector, including the ones issued by the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE) and Grid Procedures from the National System Operator (ONS);
Representation of clients with public authorities and sector agencies related to tax, disciplinary and prior consent proceedings, assistance with response to terms of notification, appeal to administrative rulings and infraction notices, petitions, consultations and responses to government authorities; decisions in general;
Assistance with the implementation of construction projects for generating electricity, power lines and distribution installations;
Preparation and negotiation of agreements related to specific power companies' activities, such as concessions, construction, assembly, Agreement for Use of Transmission/Distribution System (CUST/CUSD), Connection Agreements to Transmission/Distribution Grid (CCT/CCD), Supply of Equipment, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Gas Supply (GSA), and energy trade options;
Assistance with negotiating and engagement in project finance and structuring financing from capital markets;
Collaborating with other specialized firm areas for all other legal matters specific to companies and agents in the electricity sector.
Chambers Review
Full-service elite firm Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados has a highly regarded department offering diverse expertise in the power arena. It remains a first port of call for both domestic and foreign companies in need of representation before ANEEL in administrative claims and bidding rounds. Mattos Filho is also powered by its leading transactional teams, and companies in the sector rely heavily on the firm for M&A deals and joint venture formation. Mattos Filho also excels in the negotiation of power purchase agreements. New client wins include Mainstream Renewable Powers and Acciona Energia Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Excellent professionals with excellent technical knowledge in the field, time management skills and critical sense about the importance of the purpose of clients' demands."
"They have very competent teams and work in a coordinated and interdisciplinary manner."
"They have very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Excellent professionals with excellent technical knowledge in the field, time management skills and critical sense about the importance of the purpose of clients' demands."
"They have very competent teams and work in a coordinated and interdisciplinary manner."
"They have very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Fabiano Ricardo Luz de Brito demonstrates experience working on matters including M&A, corporate and finance issues, as well as regulatory mandates.
"He has a lot of experience in the energy sector, mainly in regulatory strategies and business law. He is helpful and agile, always with great quality."
"He is a great professional with excellent ability to absorb clients' problems and flexible availability."
Up-and-coming lawyer Sofia Barbosa is involved in regulatory and dispute matters in the energy sector.
"Sofia is an excellent professional. She is unique in the market, working with a high level of technical knowledge. Great customer relationship skills, availability and flexibility to meet urgent demands are strengths."
"She has the ability to understand our requirements and strong market knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
Brazil
Clients
Provided by Mattos Filho
Argo Transmissão de Energia
CPFL Group
Centrais Elétricas de Pernambuco – CELSE
Cheniere Energy
China´s State Power Investment Corporation - SPIC
Companhia Energética de São Paulo – CESP
Contour Global do Brasil
EDF Group
Group Equatorial Energia
Statkraft