Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Project Finance

Brazil

16 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Project Development

Brazil

15 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Public Law

Brazil

10 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Partner in M&A and private equity, Public and regulatory law, Infrastructure and energy, Contracts and complex negotiations, and Capital markets.

Career

Virgílio is the head of the Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance area. He focuses on project finance, M&A and PPPs in regulated sectors such as transportation, oil & gas, electricity, sanitation, social and urban infrastructure.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)

New York Bar

São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP)

Former President, currently Advisor and Coordinator of the Infrastructure Commission of the Brazilian Institute of Business Law (IBRADEMP)

Brazilian Institute for Energy Law (IBDE)

Private Equity Association of Brazil (ABVCAP)

Member of the Advisory Board of the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industry - ABDIB

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Partner in M&A and private equity, Public and regulatory law, Infrastructure and energy, Contracts and complex negotiations and Capital markets.

Career

Virgílio is the head of the Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance area. He focuses on project finance, M&A and PPPs in regulated sectors such as transportation, oil & gas, electricity, sanitation, social and urban infrastructure.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), New York Bar, São Paulo Lawyers Association (AASP), Former President, currently Advisor and Coordinator of the Infrastructure Commission of the Brazilian Institute of Business Law (IBRADEMP), Brazilian Institute for Energy Law (IBDE), Private Equity Association of Brazil (ABVCAP) and member of the Advisory Board of the Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industry - ABDIB.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Public Law - Brazil

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

José Virgílio Lopes Enei enjoys a solid reputation for his handling of public projects of infrastructure, bidding procedures and concessions.


Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Project Finance - Brazil

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

José Virgílio Lopes Enei is a top player in the projects development and finance space sought out by international clients to advise on capital raises with cross-border elements and PPP.

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Global Practice Guide
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
Alberto Faro
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
Matheus Faria de Sousa
Authored by
José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Alberto Faro, Mauro Bardawil Penteado, Matheus Faria de Sousa
Article • Oct 2025
Global Practice Guide
José Virgílio Lopes Enei
Alberto Faro
Mauro Bardawil Penteado
Guilherme Spinacé
Authored by
José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Alberto Faro, Mauro Bardawil Penteado, Guilherme Spinacé
Article • Oct 2025

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