Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Power. Generating it, transmitting it, distributing it, selling it. All industry players – utility companies, project sponsors and developers, suppliers, contractors, development and commercial banks, multilateral agencies – rely on our team for specialized legal support.
We’ve advised power generation, transmission, distribution and commercialization companies since the Brazilian power sector was privatized in 1997. We have a repertoire of tested activities in medium- and large-scale strategic endeavors of all types:
The team combines highly specialized legal knowledge and business acumen to provide a wide array of services related to the power industry:
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Veirano Advogados has a noteworthy power department recognised for its strength in sector-related transactional mandates. It is regular counsel to domestic and multinational companies involved in M&A and the purchase and sale of energy assets. It also offers litigation advice arising from infraction notices applied by regulatory agencies.
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Veirano assisted Eneva in preserving the right of UTE Porto do Sergipe I to the stabilised Transmission System Usage Tariff (TUST) until the expiry of its concession.
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Veirano demonstrates knowledge of your business needs and the ability to provide advice that goes beyond purely legal matters. The team is always aligned with industry developments and trends.
I was very pleased with Veirano Advogados’ work. Lawyers are extremely technical and explain matters clearly. They are proactive, available and accessible, we are very satisfied. The team identified risks that other firms had not, which was important for us, and delivered everything as expected while adapting to our needs.
One of the great strengths of the team is its interdisciplinary approach. Veirano not only brings together complementary expertise, but operates in an integrated manner, with continuous and fluid dialogue between teams. This allows for more comprehensive legal analysis, consistent strategic solutions and agile responses to client demands. In complex negotiations, this integrated approach is especially valuable.
Veirano stands out for its availability, technical expertise and commitment to results. It has a strong networking, which is important for our. The team is punctual, knowledgeable and provides consistent updates, with good reporting.
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Lívia Medeiros Amorim co-leads her firm's power practice. She receives praise from clients for her work on regulatory and finance matters in this sector.
Lívia Amorim is outstanding in every respect. She has a deep understanding of the business and of the market. She also has a very sharp commercial and strategic vision.
The lawyer demonstrates outstanding technical excellence and a high level of legal expertise, combined with strong availability and a deep strategic understanding of the business. She also stands out for her thorough knowledge of the client’s internal team, which enables her to anticipate needs and demands proactively. Her work is characterised by an analytical mindset, confidence in her advice, and the ability to align legal solutions with the client’s strategic objectives, consistently contributing to decision-making and operational efficiency.
Extremely technical and highly didactic. Lívia Amorim was able to explain everything clearly. I found her to be very proactive, as well as exceptionally helpful and approachable, providing a great deal of support. I was very happy with her performance, and we were extremely satisfied overall.
Daniel Engel brings deep expertise in power sector agreements, financing, M&A, and regulatory advisory work.
Daniel Engel is extremely intelligent, with keen business acumen and prepared to provide creative solutions that fit the realities of businesses.
Daniel is pretty good on the technical side. I really like him.
Daniel Engel has a very strong macro-level view of business and project management, and is able to take a highly vertical, end‑to‑end perspective that spans multiple fronts. He can cover everything from construction through to project supply and financing. He has an interesting multidisciplinary outlook and is hands-on, technical and proactive. He delivers work on time, is assertive and strongly pro‑business.
Fabio Henrique Di Lallo Dias is an active player in the power arena. He is well-regarded for displaying in-depth knowledge of regulatory matters and contractual work in the sector.
Fabio is highly available and demonstrates strong knowledge of the sector. He shows a clear ability to prepare thoroughly and deliver differentiated outcomes.
Fabio Di Lallo demonstrates solid technical knowledge in the energy sector.
Fabio Di Lallo has a well-structured knowledge of the energy sector and the technical ability to think through and develop processes. He is very approachable.
Juliana Melcop provides a robust offering for clients seeking energy regulatory and transactional expertise.
Juliana Melcop stands out for her high technical skills and deep understanding of the subjects under her responsibility, combining in-depth legal knowledge with constant availability and a collaborative approach. She always acts with precision, legal certainty and a high level of commitment, contributing decisively to the quality and efficiency of the solutions presented.
Juliana has extensive knowledge of the offshore wind energy sector abroad, which facilitates support and guidance in Brazil.
She has a strong legal background, understands the particularities of the sector and is also attuned to the current regulatory landscape. Juliana Melcop brings political considerations into focus, helping to inform future decisions. She is influential in the offshore market and is well recognised by the industry. Feedback on her work and partnership is very positive. She has also introduced measures to help optimise our costs.
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Energy & Natural Resources: Power
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Alberto de Orleans e Bragança
Ana Carolina Barretto
Gustavo Espindola Treistman
Heloisa do Amaral
Ian Muniz
Juliana Melcop
Mauro Hiane de Moura
Paula Surerus
Roberto Rudzit Neto
Ali El Hage Filho
Head of Department
Juliana Melcop
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View profile of Daniel EngelFabio Henrique Di Lallo Dias
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Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Location: Brazil
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