José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Global

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Project Development

Brazil

2 Years Ranked

Band 1

Project Finance

Brazil

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Public Law

Brazil

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Brazil 2025

About

Provided by José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Global

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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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by José Virgílio Lopes Enei

Global Practice Guide

Energy & Infrastructure M&A 2025
Brazil | Trends and Developments

Authored by

José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Mauro Bardawil Penteado, Antonio Paulo Kubli Vieira, Vitor Fernandes de Araujo

Article • Oct 2025

Global Practice Guide

Project Finance 2025
Brazil | Trends and Developments

Authored by

José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Alberto Faro, Mauro Bardawil Penteado, Matheus Faria de Sousa

Article • Oct 2025

Global Practice Guide

Project Finance 2025
Brazil | Law and Practice

Authored by

José Virgílio Lopes Enei, Alberto Faro, Mauro Bardawil Penteado, Guilherme Spinacé

Article • Oct 2025

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Virgilio Lopes Enei is always prompt in assisting us and has a thorough understanding of the infrastructure sector.