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Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

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Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados

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We are the premier one-stop shop for any matters related to the Brazilian power sector, especially for the most complex and sensitive issues our clients may face. Our work includes high-level regulatory advice, administrative and judicial litigation, arbitration, projects, and M&A. We work across all segments of the Brazilian power sector: distribution, transmission, generation (including distributed generation), and trading.

 

By providing constant legal advice to the major players in the sector (e.g. Enel Group, Equatorial Group, Neoenergia Group, and Elera Renováveis), associations of the sector (e.g. ABRADEE) and forefront entrepreneurs, and by maintaining constant contact with the Brazilian Power Sector Regulatory Agency (“ANEEL”) since the creation of the Agency, Ulhôa Canto has acquired deep familiarity with the issues being discussed in the sector over the years and is able to provide very consistent strategic advice to the clients.

 


Clients (9)

  • AES Group (Brazil)
  • brookfield Renewable Energy Group (Brazil)
  • Camargo Corrêa S.A. (Brazil)
  • China Three Gorges (Brazil)
  • CPFL Energia (Brazil)
  • Equatorial Energia Group (Brazil)
  • Light Group (Brazil)
  • Manaus Ambiental S.A. (Brazil)
  • Neoenergia Group (Brazil)

Industries (4)

  • construction & materials
  • energy
  • mining & metals
  • utilities

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados has a stellar department capable of handling the full gamut of power matters. The firm regularly assists clients with the negotiation of power purchase agreements, participation in energy auctions and administrative hearings before ANEEL. The team is also noted for performing due diligence and assessing the regulatory aspects of significant M&A transactions in the power industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Ulhôa Canto represented Equatorial Goiás in an administrative appeal against ANEEL’s decision that readjusted Equatorial Goiás’ tariffs.

Strengths

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  • The team's depth of knowledge and technical expertise can be considered of the highest level. Ulhôa Canto demonstrated a solid command of the legal areas involved, confidence in interpreting regulations and the ability to apply complex concepts practically. Their performance revealed technical maturity, analytical rigour and consistency in presenting solutions, conveying confidence and providing qualified support at every stage of the work.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
  • Ulhôa Canto combines profound technical expertise in electricity sector regulation with a practical, business-oriented approach to complex contractual and regulatory matters. The high technical quality of its analyses, together with clear, objective and well-structured communication focused on decision-making, and the seniority of the team directly involved, ensure consistency, predictability and confidence across the matters handled.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
  • Ulhôa Canto has extensive experience in regulatory matters and broad recognition in both consulting and litigation in this sector.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
  • Ulhôa Canto stands out for its ability to combine constitutional and administrative law with the practical realities of the electricity sector. The firm demonstrates technical rigour while addressing concessions, contracts and long-term investment decisions.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
  • Ulhôa Canto's team is always available and focused on solving problems, rather than taking a purely traditional legal approach.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsIsabel Lustosa
    Star IndividualsIsabel Lustosa

    Isabel Lustosa

    Isabel Lustosa is a widely respected practitioner in the power arena. She is often involved in high-complexity matters, including regulatory matters such as administrative proceedings before ANEEL.

    • Isabel Lustosa is an excellent professional, very experienced, engaged, competent, available, proactive and a great partner.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
    • Isabel Lustosa is an exceptional lawyer with an incredible track record in the electricity sector, demonstrating remarkable experience in energy and infrastructure law, always standing out for her representativeness and competence.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
    • Isabel Lustosa distinguished herself through her high level of technical expertise, demonstrating profound legal knowledge, precision in analysing complex documents, and the ability to identify risks and propose strategic solutions. Her meticulous and reliable approach contributed significantly to the efficient execution of the work, conveying confidence and a high level of professionalism.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
    • Isabel is a technically skilled, meticulous, and reliable professional with an excellent reputation in the legal field. Lustosa has an ethical approach, attention to detail and consistent performance in handling cases.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
  • Associates to watchFelipe Marotta
    Associates to watchFelipe Marotta

    Felipe Marotta

    Felipe Marotta is an active power practitioner who often assists clients with administrative proceedings and regulatory matters.

    • Felipe Marotta has been our main point of support in recent months, demonstrating strong technical capability and depth.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
    • Felipe is a very strong professional; intelligent, agile and highly approachable in a business context.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil
    • Felipe Marotta is an excellent professional, very dedicated, helpful and proactive.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentBrazil

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