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Debora H Yanasse

Debora H Yanasse

Brazil 2026

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About

Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Energy, Infrastructure, Corporate and M&A

Experience

Débora H. Yanasse is a partner in the Global Energy, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Practices of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown with a focus in the power, gas and, more recently, hydrogen industries. Since 2002, Débora has advised both domestic Brazilian and international clients in these industries on transactions and projects in Brazil, Africa and the Middle East. Débora advises on regulatory, contractual and corporate matters and has served as counsel for large and complex infrastructure projects in the structuring, implementation and operational phases, and in mergers and acquisitions, privatizations and auctions.

Débora has worked on a variety of projects including large hydro power plants, gas-fired thermo power plants, including LNG-based importation and regas, wind farms and solar power plants for centralized and distributed generation, biomass and biogas thermo power plants, interstate power transmission and gas transportation facilities, LNG terminals, hydrogen exploration and production facilities, ports, airports and railroads. Débora is a Coordinator of the Renewable Energy Committee at the Brazilian Institute of Energy Law (IBDE) and a member of the São Paulo Bar Association Electric Energy Special Committee (CEELE – OAB/SP).

Education

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M., Energy Law, Corporate Law, Project Finance, International Law and Contract Law

Universidade de São Paulo - USP

Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Debora H Yanasse is a lawyer who regularly advises on corporate and regulatory matters in the power arena. She is acquainted with important M&A deals.

Strengths

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  • Debora and her team are always available to assist with a proactive approach and clear communication. Yanasse handles highly complex tasks with technical rigour and strong analytical skills, combining strategic business vision and market knowledge, in addition to demonstrating exemplary diligence and commitment in all deliverables.

    Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Debora H Yanasse is a partner with very robust knowledge in the energy sector, deep transactional experience and manages to bring the two worlds together flawlessly. She is very approachable and a pleasure to work with.

    Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Debora Yanasse has the ability to combine regulatory and transactional expertise. She is exceptionally capable and provides advice that goes beyond purely transactional matters, addressing the complexity of Brazilian regulatory issues.

    Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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