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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

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Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados’ Energy practice has more than 20 years of experience in all electricity segments – generation, transmission, distribution and trading – combining sector specific knowledge with related issues from other legal fields (Tax, Corporate, Environmental, Real Estate, Antitrust, Litigation) using a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex legal & business matters.

Its partners and associates are experts in dealing with the typically complex regulatory matters of the sector. The firm represents the most relevant and well-known players in the Brazilian energy sector and has consistent successful results on behalf of clients for administrative procedures (ANEEL), judicial disputes, and arbitration cases in the power sector with a high success rate.

The firm also has expertise in renewable and alternative energy generation, especially wind and bioenergy agreements for several players.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is a celebrated firm excelling in regulatory matters, covering power generation, transmission, distribution and commercialisation mandates. The team boasts a strong market presence as a result of its continued success, receiving instructions from major players as well as regulatory bodies. It frequently acts as counsel on contentious issues, including judicial reviews and administrative claims before ANEEL.
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Work Highlights

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  • Rolim, Goulart assisted Electra Hydro with regulatory and M&A advice on the acquisition of 13 energy generation assets from Copel.

Strengths

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  • Rolim, Goulart has a proactive and dynamic team that is always well informed. Its professionals complement each other effectively.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

  • Rolim, Goulart demonstrates in-depth knowledge, responsiveness, availability and brings innovative ideas.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

  • Rolim, Goulart stands out for partner availability. Extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory matters are distinguishing points.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Maria João Rolim
    Maria João Rolim

    Maria João Rolim

    A highly respected figure in the Brazilian energy market, Maria João Rolim brings broad and sophisticated expertise in power law, spanning complex litigation, regulatory proceedings and contractual arrangements, including administrative cases before ANEEL.

    • Maria João Rolim is great and very active in the sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

    • Maria João Rolim is exceptional and truly outstanding.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
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  • Vitor Sarmento de Mello
    Vitor Sarmento de Mello

    Vitor Sarmento de Mello

    Vitor Sarmento de Mello's expertise covers administrative proceedings before ANEEL, regulatory advice on M&As and judicial disputes in the power sector.

    • Vitor Sarmento is a great professional and understands the energy sector very well.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

    • Vitor Sarmento is an excellent professional in every sense.

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