LAWYER PROFILE

José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Global 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Project Development

Brazil

2 years ranked

Project Finance

Brazil

3 years ranked

Public Law

Brazil

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Practice Areas

Partner in Infrastructure and energy, M&A and private equity, Public and regulatory law, 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

Education

Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

(Doctorate in Administrative Law

2018

Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Master's in Commercial Law

2005

University of Virginia School of Law, EUA

LL.M.

2000

Getúlio Vargas Foundation, Brazil

Postgraduate in Business Administration

1999

Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Bachelor's Degree

1996

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

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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Project Development - 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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Public Law - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Virgilio Lopes Enei is always prompt in assisting us and has a thorough understanding of the infrastructure sector.
Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
The leading project finance lawyer in Brazil, José Virgilio is exceptionally skilled.
Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
José Virgilio is one of the best lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with.
Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
José Enei is a professional with extensive knowledge and availability for all our needs.
Public LawChambers Global Guide
José brings valuable expertise and navigates complex legal issues with clarity and integrity.
Public LawChambers Global Guide