LAWYER PROFILE

José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Brazil 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Project Finance

Brazil

16 years ranked

Project Development

Brazil

15 years ranked

Public Law: The Elite

Brazil

7 years ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Global Practice Guides

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Project Finance - Brazil

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.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Public Law: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Virgilio is one of the best lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
José Virgilio Lopes Enei is always prompt in assisting us and has a thorough understanding of the infrastructure sector.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
The leading project finance lawyer in Brazil, José Virgilio is exceptionally skilled.
Project FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
José Virgílio Lopes Enei is one of the leading names in infrastructure-related public law matters in Brazil.
Public Law: The EliteChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
José Virgilio is a senior public law partner with robust technical knowledge and an extensive portfolio of completed projects. He is very present and active in discussions and document reviews, which is a distinguishing feature.
Public Law: The EliteChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors