LAWYER PROFILE

José Roberto Oliva Junior

Global 2026

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Brazil

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Global

Practice Areas

Energy, Corporate M&A.

Career

José Roberto Oliva Junior has over 17 years' experience in the energy sector. He focuses his practice on corporate transactions, M&A, Project finance and construction matters in the energy segment. José Roberto is renowned as one of the leading energy practitioners by Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250 and IFLR1000. He authored the book titled “Project Finance – Corporate and contractual structures focusing on electric power generation in Brazil”.

Personal

LL.M. from University of California, Berkeley

Post-Graduate Degree in Corporate Law from the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper)

Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Banking and Capital Markets from the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper)

Specialization Degree in Energy Regulation from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV)

Bachelor's Degree in Law from the Centro Universitário da Cidade - RJ

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

José Roberto Oliva Junior has in-depth knowledge of power matters related to transactions, including complex M&A and finance operations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Roberto is a lawyer who has a strong commercial acumen.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Global Guide
José Roberto Oliva Junior is a point of reference in the sector.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Global Guide
I highlight José Roberto's availability and business acumen. He is a deal-maker.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Global Guide