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

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

M&A and private equity / Public and regulatory law / Infrastructure and energy / Contracts and complex negotiations / 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.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese and English.

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

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

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